Invented by Joseph E. Dunn, R. Wayne Clark, John F. Asmus, Jay S. Pearlman, Keith Boyer, Fraincois Painchaud, Gunter A. Hofmann, PurePulse Technologies Inc, Tesla Inc, Sanwa Bank California
The global market for aseptic packaging for medical devices is expected to reach $35.7 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2020 to 2025. The increasing demand for medical devices, the rise in chronic diseases, and the growing geriatric population are some of the key factors driving the growth of this market.
There are several methods of aseptic packaging for medical devices, including blow-fill-seal technology, form-fill-seal technology, and pre-sterilized packaging. Blow-fill-seal technology is a process that involves blowing a plastic container, filling it with the product, and then sealing it in a sterile environment. This method is commonly used for small-volume parenteral products such as eye drops and inhalers.
Form-fill-seal technology, on the other hand, involves forming a package from a flat sheet of plastic, filling it with the product, and then sealing it in a sterile environment. This method is commonly used for larger-volume parenteral products such as IV bags and syringes.
Pre-sterilized packaging is a method that involves sterilizing the packaging material before it is filled with the product. This method is commonly used for medical devices such as catheters and surgical instruments.
The market for aseptic packaging for medical devices is highly competitive, with several key players dominating the market. Some of the major players in this market include Amcor Limited, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Gerresheimer AG, Schott AG, and SteriPack Group.
In conclusion, the market for methods of aseptic packaging for medical devices is growing rapidly, driven by the increasing demand for medical devices and the need for sterile packaging to ensure patient safety. With several methods of aseptic packaging available, the market is highly competitive, with several key players dominating the market. As the demand for medical devices continues to grow, the market for aseptic packaging is expected to continue to expand in the coming years.
The PurePulse Technologies Inc, Tesla Inc, Sanwa Bank California invention works as follows
The invention relates to “methods and apparatus to preserve food products by inactivating microorganisms or enzymes using pulses of intense light of short duration in visible and near-visible frequencies applied to the surface of the food products that are to be preserved.” Packaging methods and apparatus that use such intense, brief pulses of incoherent, polychromatic light are also disclosed.
Background for Methods of aseptic packaging for medical devices
The goal of this effort is to prolong the shelf life of foodstuffs, and other microbiologically-labile products. It also aims to protect these products from microbiological spoilage. These efforts involved both the treatment and development of packaging techniques to preserve products.
The present invention addresses a particular need that exists for methods and devices for sterilizing and reducing microbiological burdens on surfaces or inside foodstuffs or other products. These can be used to reduce or eliminate chemical preservatives. Baking goods, like bread, can accumulate microorganisms such as mold spores from the air, after baking but before cooling sufficiently to package. A substantial reheating would dry out the products excessively, and it would be desirable to find new methods of surface sterilization for such foodstuffs. Enzymatic degradation can also limit the shelf life of food products. The browning of apples and potatoes is a good example of enzymatic degradation. It can also have adverse effects on a wide variety of food products, either alone or in conjunction with microbial deterioration. Fresh fish, for example, has a limited shelf life before it is spoiled by microbial or enzymatic degradation. This limits the marketing and distribution of fresh fish products. “It would be desirable to develop methods and apparatus that extend the shelf-life of perishable food such as fresh poultry, pork, beef, and fish.
Many products, such as some juices are processed using heat in conditions that, to achieve the desired reduction of biological activity, result in a degradation in the taste and palatability the treated food product. It would be ideal to have methods and apparatus that reduce or eliminate biological activity without degradative heat, which would improve the taste and palatability of treated products and increase consumer interest.
Aseptic packaging is a new technology that has been the subject of significant research and development. It allows for the packaging of sterilised food products, including high- and low-acid foods, in sterile materials. This will allow preserved foodstuffs to have a longer shelf life. Such methods and apparatus can have a number of disadvantages, including the need to use a lot of chemical disinfectants that may leave residues on packaging materials or food. “New methods and apparatus would be desirable for sterilizing packaging materials for food products and for aseptic packing.
The photobiological effects on light, such as visible light (380-780nm), near-ultraviolet light (300-338nm), and far-ultraviolet light (190-300nm), has been studied over many years, according to Jagger, J., “Introduction to Research in Ultraviolet Photobiology”, Prentice Hall, Inc., published in 1967. Efforts have been made to use light to sterilize foods or food containers. U.S. Pat. No. No. U.S. Pat. No. No. 3,817 703 describes the sterilization of materials that are light-transmissive using pulsed laser lights. U.S. Pat. No. No. These methods are not without their shortcomings, including limited throughput, limited effectiveness and adverse effects on food, as well as inefficient energy conversion from electrical to light.
It is therefore an object of this invention to provide new apparatus and methods for reducing the biological burden on food products, liquids and equipment. The invention also aims to develop new methods and devices for packaging foodstuffs as well as for preserving them, including improved aseptic packaging techniques and apparatus.
The following detailed description of the invention and the accompanying drawings will make it clear what the invention is all about.
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