Impact of Topics Such as RFID, Counterfeiting and Environment on Medical Packaging Equipment

Luc Van de Vel

Multivac Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co.KG
Bahnhofstrasse 4, DE-87787, Wolfertschwenden, Germany
Tel: +45 7585 3422  Fax: +45 7585 3454

Email: mette.buchbjerg@multivac.dk

 

 

 

 
     

Biography

Mr. Luc Van de Vel is Director Business Unit MCI (Medical Devices and Cosmetics Industry) at Multivac Sepp Haggenmüller GmbH & Co. KG. He is based in Wolfertschwenden Germany. With more than 20 years, Mr. van de Vel has a longterm experience in the Packaging and Pharmaceutical Industry.

Prior to his actual position, he was working for Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Pester Pac Automation as well as as project consultant for the medical devices and pharmaceuticals industry, e.g. for Amgen, Schering Plough, and Innogenetics.

Company Profile

Multivac is one of the world's leading suppliers of packaging solutions: global market leader in thermoformers and manufacturer of an extensive range of traysealers, vacuum chamber machines, conveyor belt machines, labelers, quality control systems, and automation solutions, as well as turn-key packaging lines. Multivac has pooled its packaging, product and application expertise, in order to be able to offer top-class packaging technology.

One area in which Multivac specializes is the packaging of sterile medical supplies and pharmaceutical products. With its new Business Unit MCI,  the company can offer the necessary expertise for the safe and efficient packaging of sensitive products in these sectors. In addition, customers benefit from the extensive process and systems expertise of Multivac specialists and from a comprehensive consultancy service, all from a single source.

     

 

 
     

The Multivac Group employs more than 3000 people worldwide, with around 1300 employees based at its headquarters in Wolfertschwenden, Germany. With over 60 subsidiaries, the company has a presence on every continent. Over 800 advisors and service technicians worldwide use their expertise and experience in the service of customers and ensure the maximum availability of all installed Multivac machines.

Abstract

The presentation gives a practical overview on the topics RFID, Counterfeiting and Environment on Medical Packaging Equipment.

What can be the benefit of using RFID inside a packaging process of medical devices?

Based on practical examples, possibilities will be explained for minimizing counterfeiting in a
Thermoforming machine.

  • Track and trace
  • Serialization
  • Product identification

In the last topic some words on a more environmental friendly packaging machine.