Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee (MDPTC)

Here is some information about MDPTC, to help you settle in with us: • To get added to our email list, please contact us at [email protected]. We don’t send massive amounts of emails, ~2-3/quarter (please make sure to add this address to your accepted sender list). To be a member of MDPTC, IoPP membership is required - join @ www.iopp.org – IoPP has some other great tools for its members: • MDPTC member site, PackChat, Mentor Match, job postings MDPTC Programs- Below is information on the MDPTC programs and group information (with lead contact information, should you want to get involved, please contact them directly!): 1. Medical Device Fundamentals Course- Amy Stewart Overview: An immersive hands-on classroom experience intended for inexperienced or new industry professionals, covering the basics of packaging regulations/standards, materials, equipment, sterilization, design, qualification and troubleshooting. This program is intended to be a collaboration of industry professionals, suppliers and equipment manufacturers. 2. Lifetime Honor Award - David DiVaccaro Overview: An annual award, to recognize industry leaders for their career commitment to medical device packaging. The team is responsible for creating the criteria, nomination, and evaluation processes 3. Student Scholarship - Seema Momin Overview: An annual award for an educational or training opportunity, to provide travel and attendance for a university student, enrolled in a packaging program. The team is responsible for editing the criteria, promoting the submission process, fundraising, and selecting a winning candidate. 4. Tech Talks – Seema Momin Overview– A 30-60 minute informal “coffee shop” open discussion, centered on a topic relevant to our industry. The team is responsible for hosting, soliciting hosts, and discussion topics. 5. University Outreach - Cory Layman Overview: A high-level one hour presentation for students at Universities enrolled in Packaging Programs, in a packaging introduction class, to spur interest in the Medical Device Packaging Field. The team is responsible for developing content and coordinating presenters to visit Universities. 6. Shadow Board - George During Overview: Young professionals learning to become leaders through shadowing the MDPTC board, helping MDPTC forge in new directions, and other activities geared to those who want to develop into industry leaders 7. Coaching Program - Chris Kelley, Sarah Windisch Overview: An opportunity for new entrants to industry to pair with more tenured industry professionals in a mentor/mentee relationship, includes learning opportunities only offered to the current session. MDPTC Board: • Chairperson: Jennifer Benolken, CPPL • Vice-Chairperson: Art Castronovo, CPPL • Treasurer: Austin Liu • Secretary: Jeff Schwartz • Membership Chair: Tyler Boyd • Program Chair: Jennifer Lauderback • Events Chair: Seema Momin • Communications Chair: Sarah Rosenblum • Ombudsman: David DiVaccaro Welcome!

Every year at the MD&M West Conference, the Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee (MDPTC) host the "Fundamentals of Packaging" course in order to teach the next generation of packaging experts. Packaging Digest & Lisa McTigue Pierce wrote a fantastic article on the course. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/gurW7WWw

We are bringing the FUN to the[PACK]out® conference during the Industry Power Hour! Thank you Tyler Boyd and David DiVaccaro, of our board, for sharing the progress we have made and items we have active this year within our organization.

We are having a blast with our MDPTC Sponsored Students at the[PACK]out® this week! Congrats to these hard working students!

In support of our fellow industry organizations, we encourage packaging professionals to consider contributing an abstract to the upcoming ASTM International F02 meeting. See below post for information.

It’s not too late to sign up for Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee (MDPTC)’s all member meeting this Thursday! Info in link!

THE INFO IS HERE! April’s All Member Meeting. Please see below for the meeting details:   This meeting will include a committee update from the MDPTC Executive Board and will feature guest presentations on relevant topics including:   Chris S. - ASTM Usability Guidance Document status Kyle Cutler – Michigan State School of Packaging Updates Kiley Djupstrom & Sarah Rosenblum Ptach on behalf of the[PACK]out® - What’s New with thePACKout? LINK TO REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/gMTTcaW7

Join our Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee (MDPTC) members on April 18 for their free spring all-member meeting, where industry leaders will share exciting updates and guidance on essential topics in medical device packaging. Sign up today to connect with your peers and stay ahead in the field: https://buff.ly/3TJsMWp #packaging

Interested in helping shape the future of packaging? Or are you new to the industry and desire some coaching? We have the program for you!!! The MDPTC Coaching Program is looking for our next VIRTUAL class of Mentors and Mentees for the 2024 season. If you are interested in participating, please fill out the survey by March 1st. Survey for Mentors: https://lnkd.in/eQrcBa8a Survey for Mentees: https://lnkd.in/efjbBJFz

The MDPTC annual social hour last night was a BLAST! Thank you to everyone that came and a special thank you to our events chair, Seema Momin for a rocking event!