Respiratory Device Packaging Box Customization Case
Project Metrics
【Project Overview】
Industry: Healthcare
Product: Respirator device
Packaging type: White cardboard laminated box
Core requirements: Product protection, compliance labeling, small-batch rapid delivery
【Process Card】
Material | White cardboard (laminated)
Box type | Laminated box
Printing | Four-color printing
Processes | Matte lamination, die-cutting, box gluing
Applicable industry | Healthcare
【Service Scope for This Project】
✓ Packaging structural design
✓ Packaging sampling
✓ Four-color printing
✓ Lamination process
✓ Die-cutting forming
✓ Box gluing
✓ Barcode generation
✓ Small-batch production
【Delivery List】
✓ White cardboard laminated packaging box
✓ Product labels
✓ Outer carton labels
✓ Barcode
✓ Packaging die-cutting plate
✓ Packaging electronic files
💬 Customer Needs
A medical device company, primarily engaged in respirator-type medical device products. The company's original packaging used generic cartons, which had two prominent issues: first, insufficient structural strength of the box body, making it prone to deformation during storage and transportation; second, the packaging lacked standardized medical device product markings and barcode information, affecting end-use. The company plans to upgrade its packaging solution, with requirements focused on three aspects: the packaging structure must meet product protection requirements, the packaging surface must fully display product information and compliance markings, and the first batch quantity is small, hoping to complete sample confirmation through small-batch production.
Project Challenges:
✓ Respirator products have considerable self-weight, and ordinary cartons are prone to deformation, requiring enhanced load-bearing capacity of the box body
✓ Product registration information, production batch number, expiration date, and other medical marking content must be clearly displayed on the packaging
✓ The first batch quantity is limited, and traditional offset printing plate-making costs are too high, requiring a balance between sample efficiency and cost control
💡 Solution
The box body stiffness is enhanced by using a laminated structure of white cardboard. The surface of the white cardboard is clean and smooth, producing excellent four-color printing results, while also ensuring the support strength of the packaging box and preventing deformation caused by the product's own weight.
The printing method uses digital printing to complete proofing confirmation. Digital printing requires no plate-making and can produce samples in a short time, making it convenient for customers to quickly verify the accuracy of the box structure, printing effects, and information labeling. After proofing confirmation, offset printing is used for mass production to control unit cost.
Regarding the box structure, the folding method of the laminated box has been optimized to make the formed box more stable, while also facilitating flat storage and stacked transportation. The box surface is fully printed with the product name, registration certificate number, production batch number area, and barcode, meeting the regulatory requirements for medical device product labeling.
Process Description:
This case adopts the white cardboard lamination process, where two layers of white cardboard are bonded with adhesive to form a thick paperboard. This enhances thickness and stiffness while maintaining a double-sided white appearance with consistent printing surfaces. A matte film lamination is applied to reduce surface glare, making it easier to read the product information and labeling on the box surface, while also protecting the printed surface from scratches.
✅ Project Results
The packaging box strength meets the storage and transportation requirements of the respirator products. The box body showed no obvious deformation during stacking and handling. The box surface marking information is complete and clear, and the barcode can be scanned normally.
Project Results:
✓ Sample confirmation completed, customer recognized the box structure and printing effect
✓ Smooth mass delivery with stable packaging quality
✓ Complete product information marking, meeting medical device packaging labeling requirements
Industry Experience Summary:
Medical device packaging needs to consider not only product protection but also ensure the completeness and readability of product information markings. The duplex lamination structure of white cardboard enhances packaging strength while maintaining the printability of white cardboard, making it suitable for packaging small and medium-sized medical device products that require stiffness but do not wish to use corrugated paper.
Which Customers Are Suitable:
✓ Medical device manufacturers
✓ Medical consumables companies
✓ Respirator product manufacturers
✓ OEM contract manufacturers
Why Choose Lexiang:
✓ Supports small batch sampling, no need to combine orders
✓ Packaging structure can be designed specifically to fit product requirements
✓ Fast digital printing sampling, shortening the confirmation cycle
✓ One-stop completion of packaging + labels coverage
📸 📸 Results Gallery
❓ FAQ
What are the material requirements for medical device packaging boxes?
Medical device packaging materials should be selected based on product type and usage. For non-sterile medical device outer packaging, white cardboard, gray board paper, and corrugated paper can all be used. White cardboard has a clean and smooth surface with excellent printing results, suitable for directly printing product information and label content. For sterile barrier systems requiring sterilization, breathable sterilization materials should be selected in accordance with ISO 11607 standards.
What is the difference between white cardboard laminated boxes and gray board paper boxes?
White cardboard laminated boxes are made by bonding two layers of white cardboard together, with white surfaces on both sides, providing good printing adaptability. They are suitable for directly printing product information and labels on the box surface. Gray board paper boxes typically require an outer printed face paper to present color patterns, involving more process steps. White cardboard laminated boxes are more suitable for medical device packaging scenarios that require high printing precision and appearance consistency.
Can small-batch medical device packaging boxes be sampled for confirmation?
Yes. Digital printing does not require plate making and can print from 1 piece, suitable for sampling and small-batch trial production. Customers can first confirm the box structure, printing effect, and accuracy of information labeling through digital sampling, and then proceed to mass production after confirmation. The sampling confirmation cycle is usually 3-5 days.
What medical device identification information needs to be printed on the packaging box?
According to the "Regulations on the Administration of Medical Device Instructions and Labels", medical device packaging should typically include product name, specifications and models, registration certificate number or filing certificate number, production batch number or serial number, production date and expiration date or expiry date, manufacturer name and address, etc. The specific identification content is determined based on product registration approval requirements.
What is the minimum order quantity for medical device packaging boxes?
Small-batch production starts from 10 pieces, suitable for new product trial production and sampling confirmation. For mass production, the minimum order quantity varies depending on the box type and process plan. It is recommended to contact us to confirm the specific plan and cost evaluation.
What protection factors should be considered for respiratory device product packaging?
Respiratory devices usually have a certain weight, so packaging should consider the compressive strength of the box to avoid deformation during storage stacking or transportation. At the same time, dust and moisture protection should be considered to ensure that the product remains clean during storage. The white cardboard laminated structure improves stiffness while maintaining appearance display effects.
What are the barcode encoding requirements on packaging boxes?
Barcodes on medical device packaging boxes typically follow GS1-128 or EAN-13 encoding rules, including product identification, batch number, expiration date and other information. Barcodes should be scannable with sufficient contrast. It is recommended to verify barcode readability during the sampling stage to avoid problems after mass printing.
Do I need to file with regulatory authorities after product packaging upgrade?
If packaging changes involve label content (such as registration certificate number, production address and other key information), change filing should be carried out in accordance with regulations. If only packaging materials and structure are changed without involving label content adjustments, it usually does not involve registration changes, but it is recommended to confirm the specific requirements with the local drug regulatory authority.
What is the function of lamination on medical device packaging boxes?
Lamination is covering a layer of plastic film on the surface of printed materials, mainly to protect the printed surface, prevent scratching, and resist moisture. Matte lamination also reduces surface reflection, making it easier to read text information on the box surface, suitable for medical device packaging that needs to clearly present text and labels.
How to unify packaging style for multi-specification products?
For products of the same series with different specifications, it is recommended to maintain a unified style in terms of packaging structure, color matching, label position, etc., and only change variable elements such as product name, model, and barcode. Digital printing can flexibly handle differentiated content for each product without requiring separate plate making for each product.
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