Constantia Flexibles develops tamper-evident opening system for medical device packaging

Developed in collaboration with customers, the system was originally designed for syringes housing tumor necrosis factor inhibitors. The peelable cover foil provides reliable protection against the packaging’s illegal reuse.

Constantia TEOS also can incorporate a variety of optional overt and covert features that further assist with tamper evidence, such as holograms, a customized security foil, special security pigments and inks, and unique-to-product security printing such as microtext, hidden graphics and built-in pattern deviations.

For pharmaceuticals and medical device manufacturers, production line integration is made turnkey through Constantia Flexibles’ technical support team, who are available to help guide customers in using the solution in the most efficient, economically beneficial fashion.

‘Drug counterfeiting continues to be an important issue worldwide, and fighting this threat is of paramount importance to us,’ said Frederick J. Lutz, regional sales manager in North America for the pharmaceuticals division of Constantia Flexibles. ‘In parallel with Constantia Flexibles’ broad range of other anti-counterfeiting features, TEOS helps ensure the safety and integrity of our customers’ products and, therefore, of patients and healthcare providers.’