12. Assembly & Packaging

As a result of successfully completing this chapter, students will be able to:

•       Explain the basic objectives of the packaging process, and review basic selection factors for materials to be used with specific sterilization methods.

•       Provide an overview of reusable packaging materials.

•       Provide an overview of disposable packaging materials.

•       Discuss basic package closure methods.

•       Review basic procedures to prepare pack contents for packaging.

•       Explain basic packaging procedures for peel pouches and flat wrapping materials.

•       Review general packaging concepts:

•       Package labeling

•       Special concerns

•       Sterility maintenance

•       Provide basic information about sterile packaging, storage, and transport.