Webinars

Test Method Validation at WESTPAK

WESTPAK, a Premier Sponsor of the International Safe Transit Association’s TransPack and TempPack Virtual Forum 2021, invites you to watch a webinar presented by Andrew Thomas, Lab Manager, entitled “Test Method Validation at WESTPAK”.

The live event, held on Thursday, April 01, 2021, was moderated by Nora Crivello, WESTPAK’s President & CEO, and ISTA board member.

Presenter: Andrew Thomas — Presenter: Andrew Thomas
Lab Manager, WESTPAK

“Test Method Validation at WESTPAK” Webinar Covers:

Regulatory Requirements for Validated Testing
Validation of Test Methods
Validated Package Tests

Presentation Will Provide Participants With:

Brief review and rationale of the regulatory requirements for validated testing
Overview of test method validation practices at WESTPAK
List of package tests recommended for validation
Opportunity for Q&A

Presenter: Andrew Thomas — Moderator: Nora Crivello
President & CEO, WESTPAK

Who Should Benefit By Attending:

Project and Program Managers
Quality / Reliability Staff
Packaging Engineers
Buyers

Note: Please locate the webinar video and slide deck in Past Webinars (below)

Read the webinar Q&A file: Click here

Past Webinars

Test Method Validation at WESTPAK - Apr 2021

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Validated Testing for Medical Device Packaging - Jan 2021

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Gross Leak Detection vs. Dye Penetration for Medical Device Package Testing

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Top Failures During Gross Leak Detection and Seal Strength Testing of Medical Device Packaging

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Medical Device Package Distribution Testing per ASTM and ISTA

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Amazon Package Certification Update - December 2018

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Sterile Barrier Testing Case Studies

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ISTA 6-Amazon Packaging Solutions

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Case Studies of Medical Device Package Failures

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Sample Size Rationale for Medical Device Package Validation

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The Shocking Truth About the Frequency Domain

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ASTM vs ISTA for Package Testing - Which Is Better?

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Accelerated and Real Time Aging

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Top Five Package Design Mistakes

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ASTM D4169 Webinar

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Product and Package Shock Testing

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Product and Package Vibration Testing

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Hazardous Material Package Certification Overview

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Packaging Dynamics #6 of 5: Extra Credit - Tricks of the Trade

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Packaging Dynamics #5 - Design and Testing of the Protective Package System; How We Know When the Job Was Done Correctly

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Medical Device Packaging Testing - Common Test Failure Modes & Solutions

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Packaging Dynamics Webinar #4 - Dynamic Cushion Testing for Shocking Absorption & Vibration Attenuation

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Product Reliability Testing - Mechanical and Environmental Testing for a Rackmount Network Switch

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Packaging Dynamics Webinar #3 - Determining the Vibration Sensitivity & Shock Fragility of Products; Test Methods, End Results, and Significant Insight

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Packaging Dynamics Webinar #2 - Defining & Quantifying the Distribution Environment Through Which All Products Must Travel

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Packaging Dynamics Webinar #1 - Overview and Definition of Terms

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Arrhenius Equation Demystified - Usage with Accelerated Aging of Medical Device Packaging

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Writing Test Validation Protocol Per ISO 11607 to Minimize Time to Market

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Package Integrity Testing: Common Tests and Applications

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Product Mechanical Shock and Fragility Testing Overview

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Supply Chain: Dimensional Weight Pricing - What Does This Mean and How Can We Avoid Large Logistics Cost?

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Medical Device Package Validation: Review and Updates on Standardized Test

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Product Reliability: Combined Environmental Conditions Testing

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Product Reliability Testing: Environmental and Mechanical Requirements

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Packaging Integrity Testing, Optimizing Packaging and Minimizing Waste

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Developing and Evaluating the Optimal Package

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Sterile Barrier System Testing Failure Modes and Design Recommendations

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Applying Damage Boundary Principles to Save Product and Package Costs

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