Package and Product Integrity Blog

DDL’s 4th Quarter Packaging Quizzler question is out. Test your knowledge of package testing and the ISTA 7A standard.

This quarter’s question asks packaging engineers the question:

Which of these statements is true when validating a temperature controlled system using ISTA 7A?

A.) Dry ice should be used in each system.

B.) ISTA recommends performing the procedure three or more times using new samples with each test.

C.) Deviations to the winter and summer profile must not be made to ensure the best test results.

D.) A minimum of six thermocouples is required with each test sample.

Click here to play the Packaging Quizzler and have a chance at winning the new iPod Nano!

Each quarter, DDL introduces a new “Packaging Quizzler” to test your knowledge with a medical device package testing question and a chance to win an iPod. At the end of each quarter, we will do a drawing from all of the people that answered the question correctly for an iPod.

Here is this quarter’s question:

Which of the following test(s) can be performed to prove package integrity throughout your package validation?

• A) Visual Inspection (ASTM F1886) & Burst Testing (ASTM F1140)
• B) Bubble Leak (ASTM F2096) & Seal Strength (ASTM F88)
• C) Dye Penetration (ASTM F1929) & Visual Inspection (ASTM F1886)
• D) Both A & B
• E) None of the Above

Click here to select the correct answer and enter yourself for a chance to win the iPod!

Once a quarter we ask our audience a packaging related question as part of DDL’s Packaging Quizzler. Here is 4th quarter’s question.

If you think you can solve the Quizzler, give it a shot on the blog but also head over to the DDL website for your chance to qualify for a custom iPod.

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Best of luck! Make sure not to forget to try your luck at winning the iPod.

Once a quarter we ask our audience a packaging related question as part of DDL’s Packaging Quizzler. Here is this quarter’s question.

If you think you can solve the Quizzler, give it a shot on the blog but also head over to the DDL website for your chance to qualify for a custom iPod.

Best of luck! Make sure not to forget to try your luck at winning the iPod.