Medical Packaging Paper

Safeguarding the Integrity of Medical Products and Procedures

Meticulously crafted for sterile medical devices, Monadnock’s Medical Packaging Papers are engineered for superior protection and compliance. Our papers are tailored for a wide variety of flexible packaging and testing applications in the life sciences market. Discover how our advanced fiber-based solutions are setting new standards for the future of healthcare safety.

Monadnock provides a specialized range of fiber-based medical packaging papers tailored to endure rigorous sterilization procedures without compromising package integrity. Our commitment to precision and sustainability ensures that medical device manufacturers receive access to high-performance materials crucial for sterilization and diagnostic processes.

Applications include paper-to-paper and paper-to-film flexible pouch constructions for OEM form fill and seal packaging as well as lidded rigid tray packaging systems creating microbial barriers for sterile medical devices.

Product Specifications

Medical Kraft

 

Grade Number Basis Weight Caliper Apparent Density Gurley Air Resistance COBB Smoothness Tensile (Dry) MD/CD Tensile (Wet) MD Tear MD/CD Brightness Surface Treatment pH
lb/3000f² mils basis wt/ mil sec/100cc g/m2 SU lb/in lb/in gf TAPPI None
5131-044 42 2.7 15.6 260 37 70 30/ — 0 48/54 90.5 Starch 4.5
5173-044 42 3.6 11.7 20 23 190 40/24 12 64/68 86v Starch 4.8

 

Reinforced Medical Kraft

 

Grade Number Basis Weight Caliper Apparent Density Gurley Air Resistance COBB Smoothness Tensile (Dry) MD/CD Tensile (Wet) MD Tear MD/CD Brightness Surface Treatment pH
lb/3000f² mils basis wt/ mil sec/100cc g/m2 SU lb/in lb/in gf TAPPI None
5159-053 50 3.6 13.9 18 35 100 35/20 10 75/80 84 Polymer 6.5
5183-060 57 4.8 11.9 20 -30 130 27/17 -9 72/76 85 Polymer 4.5
5178-060 57 4.8 11.9 12 30 150 27/17 14 72/76 N/A Size 4.7

 

Rigid Medical Kraft

 

Grade Number Basis Weight Caliper Apparent Density Gurley Air Resistance COBB Smoothness Tensile (Dry) MD/CD Tensile (Wet) MD Tear MD/CD Brightness Surface Treatment pH
lb/3000f² mils basis wt/ mil sec/100cc g/m2 SU lb/in lb/in gf TAPPI None
5111-067 63 4.9 12.9 150 23 110 35/ — 8 100/100 89.5 Size 8.5
5111-120 114 9.2 12.4 50 23 185 N/A 20 260/260 89.5 Size 8.5
5111-160 152 12.0 12.7 50 23 170 -90/ — -20 200/220 89.5 Size 8.5
5111-195 185 17.0 10.9 38 N/A 325 N/A N/A N/A 98.5 Size 8.5

 

Medical Index

 

Grade Number Basis Weight Caliper Apparent Density Gurley Air Resistance COBB Smoothness Tensile (Dry) MD/CD Tensile (Wet) MD Tear MD/CD Brightness Surface Treatment pH
lb/3000f² mils basis wt/ mil sec/100cc g/m2 SU lb/in lb/in gf TAPPI None
5116-138 131 9.5 13.8 125 30 80 56/35 N/A 115/115 85 Starch 5.5

 

Our Medical Device Packaging Solutions

We understand the challenges faced by the medical and hygiene industry in maintaining quality and consistency while meeting increasing demand. Our innovative papers are designed for adaptability and superior performance and are tailored to meet the industry’s increasingly stringent requirements.

Product Features 

  • Breathability/porosity control to facilitate the sterilization process
  • Heat stability and wet strength to withstand processing and sterilization
  • Controlled moisture content to ensure bacterial protection and maintain product integrity.
  • Residue-free lift/peel technology for sterile aseptic presentation of the device, with flexibility for customers to enhance performance through the addition of cold seal adhesives

Our customizable portfolio includes a variety of fiber-based solutions tailored to specific medical applications, including but not limited to:

Rigid Kraft for Medical Use

High-strength medical packaging engineered for heavy-duty applications, ensuring optimal breathability and porosity control for advanced sterilization. Safeguards the integrity of medical instruments during transportation, storage, and surgical procedures, making it ideal for packaging surgical tools, implants, and orthopedic devices.

Medical Sterilization Pouches

Exceptional barrier properties in medical packaging and moisture resistance for bacterial protection, with residue-free lift/peel technology to ensure sterility. Specifically designed for packaging smaller medical equipment like dental instruments, syringes, and biopsy forceps.

Autoclave Pouches and Medical Tray Lidding

Formulated to endure the rigors of autoclaving, boasting superior heat stability and wet strength. Tailored for packaging items such as surgical instruments, wound dressings, and laboratory equipment.

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The Monadnock Advantage: Fiber-Based Solutions for a Sustainable Future

For us, sustainability isn’t just a checkbox—it’s ingrained in our DNA, shaping every aspect of our business and guiding our commitment to industry standards and beyond. When you choose Monadnock, you gain a collaborative partner dedicated to your growth and success. With a foundation rooted in environmental sustainability, our fiber-based medical packaging solutions prioritize protection and compliance without compromising performance.

 

Unrivaled Performance

Monadnock sets the gold standard in high-performance medical packaging, with unmatched durability, superior barrier protection, and seamless sterilization compatibility, guaranteeing the highest levels of safety and reliability in medical settings. There’s a reason global brands turn to Monadnock – our products consistently and reliably uphold the sterility and integrity of medical instruments and devices, even in the most challenging environments.

Customizable Solutions

Our advanced manufacturing capabilities and innovative approach enable us to craft customized medical packaging solutions for the life sciences industry. Whether facing unique packaging challenges or pursuing environmental goals, we collaborate closely with our clients to develop targeted solutions for optimal performance and compliance.

Eco-Benefits

Made with the environment in mind, Monadnock Medical Packaging Papers are manufactured carbon neutral (VERs) and we use 100 percent renewable Green-e certified wind powered electricity (RECs) under a third-party certified ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.

Monadnock technical/specialty papers may be manufactured to meet Forest Stewardship Council chain-of-custody standards upon request.

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