Custom Medical Device Boxes & Medical Device Packaging
Medical is the one category where we slow the process down deliberately. A wrong barcode on a cosmetic carton is annoying. A wrong UDI on a medical device box is a recall. We produce a good amount of medical device packaging at ZEE Packaging and the whole approach is built around getting the information layer right before anyone worry about how it look.
Compliance Sits On The Panel
Regulated product carry more mandatory content than almost anything else we print, so we plan panel space early.
- UDI carrier, both the barcode and the human readable line
- Lot or batch number field, left clear for inkjet coding
- Expiry date and date of manufacture
- Sterile marking and sterilization method if applicable
- Single use symbol, do not reuse, do not use if package damaged
- Manufacturer and authorised representative address
- CE, UKCA and MDR reference as required
- Storage condition, temperature and humidity range
Our prepress team check every symbol against your artwork on the dieline so nothing get trimmed at the edge of the medical device box.
- Tuck end folding carton the everyday medical device box for instrument and kit
- Seal end glued carton tamper evident, common in sterile medical device packaging
- Corrugated shipper outer for distribution and bulk
- Tray and hood for tray sealed pouch and thermoform
- Rigid box for capital equipment and higher value device
- Mailer direct to patient medical device packaging
Sizes We Print Regular
Every medical device box is built to your product, though these come up often:
- 3" x 2" x 1" for test strip, lancet and small consumable
- 5" x 3" x 1.5" for a single instrument medical device box
- 7" x 5" x 2" for a diagnostic kit
- 9" x 6" x 3" for a device with cable and adapter
- 12" x 9" x 4" for a full procedure tray
- 14" x 10" x 6" for corrugated distribution outer
Send the device dimension plus any pouch or tray going inside and we build the dieline from that.
Board And Protection
- SBS C1S for printed retail and pharmacy medical device packaging
- Corrugated E flute for shipping medical device box
- B flute or double wall for heavier equipment
- Kraft board where a natural look suits the range
- Cardstock 18pt to 24pt on folding carton
For protection we run die cut paperboard cradle, molded pulp and foam. Anything with a lumen or a fragile tip get a dedicated well so nothing move against another component.
Print And Finish
Restraint work better here than heavy finishing. Clinical buyer read the panel, they dont want glitter.
- Matte lamination, easier to read under bright light
- Aqueous coating when you need a wipeable surface
- Spot UV sparingly, usually just the logo
- Foil only on premium device range
- High contrast type for legibility, we advise 8pt minimum on symbol text
Serialisation And Traceability
- Space reserved for GS1 datamatrix and linear barcode
- Quiet zone respected on every code
- Variable data area kept ink free for coder
- Sequential numbering available on request
- QR to IFU or eIFU landing page
Greener Options
- Recycled kraft medical device box where the range allow it
- FSC certified board, certificate on request
- Soy based ink
- Molded pulp instead of foam
- Right sized medical device packaging so you ship less air
How We Work
- 100 unit minimum on any medical device box design
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof
- Free dieline from our own designer
- 5 to 8 business day urgent turnaround
- Free shipping worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you supply the regulatory wording?
No, and we would not want to. You supply final approved artwork and copy, we lay it out, check it against the dieline and print it exactly as given.
Can you leave a blank area for lot and expiry coding?
Yes and we always ask about it upfront. We keep that panel free of varnish so the coder ink dry properly.
How much do medical device boxes run?
Rough estimate is $0.35 to $1.00 per unit for folding carton, $0.90 to $2.40 for corrugated and $2.50 to $6.50 for rigid at moderate quantity. Insert type and print coverage move it a lot. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Will the carton work with our sterile pouch?
It should, we size the medical device box around the sealed pouch dimension rather than the device. Send us a sample pouch if you can.
Can you do tamper evidence?
Seal end gluing or a tamper sticker. Plenty of client run both on higher risk medical device packaging.
Is matte or gloss better for a clinical range?
Matte, generally. It read cleaner under hospital lighting and small symbol stay legible.
Can you print variable serial numbers?
We can, on request. Tell us the format and sequence and our team set it up before the run.
Can we approve a physical sample first?
Yes, and in this category we recommend it every time. Digital proof plus a plain sample let you check fit and panel layout properly.
