Case Study: Thermoformed Trays for Safer Knee-Implant Transport
Medical
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When an orthopaedic device manufacturer needed to improve knee-implant protection during transport without changing existing tray dimensions or packing processes, they partnered with Amcor's medical packaging design team.
By redesigning the thermoformed tray and retainer lid, introducing an enhanced snap-fit feature and evaluating an A-PET material option containing 35% recycled content, Amcor helped improve component fit, increase lid security and support the customer's sustainability objectives, while moving from prototype approval to commercial production in just weeks.
When an orthopaedic device manufacturer needed to improve knee-implant protection during transport without changing existing tray dimensions or packing processes, they partnered with Amcor's medical packaging design team.
By redesigning the thermoformed tray and retainer lid, introducing an enhanced snap-fit feature and evaluating an A-PET material option containing 35% recycled content, Amcor helped improve component fit, increase lid security and support the customer's sustainability objectives, while moving from prototype approval to commercial production in just weeks.
Protecting orthopaedic devices doesn't stop when manufacturing is complete. For one device manufacturer, ensuring highly polished knee-implant components arrived in the same condition they left the production line meant taking a closer look at packaging performance. When the existing solution no longer met all requirements, the manufacturer partnered with the Amcor Healthcare team to explore improvements that could enhance component protection, strengthen package security and support evolving sustainability goals.
Discover how close collaboration and thoughtful packaging design helped deliver a practical solution for protecting knee-implant components from production to procedure. Read the full case study.
Every orthopaedic application brings its own packaging challenges, from protecting complex device geometries to supporting efficient handling and presentation at the point of use. Whether you're evaluating an existing packaging system or developing a new solution, Amcor's orthopaedic packaging experts can help you assess options that balance performance, practicality and regulatory considerations.
Explore our Thermoformed Trays for Orthopaedic Applications page to learn more about our capabilities and download our readiness guide for practical insights.
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Product Manager, Amcor Healthcare EMEA
