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Press Releases
Karen Sams
Minneapolis, MN, November 1, 2005 – http://www.testedandproven.com — DDL, a leading package, product and materials testing services laboratory, has announced the expansion of its intravascular medical device testing services.
Manufacturers can now use DDL’s one-stop package, product and materials testing services to certify medical devices such as catheters, syringes, needles, cannulae and other intravascular applications.
“The critical nature of these devices means that confirming performance, sterility and integrity is vital,” said John Hart, CEO, DDL. “DDL is an expert in testing the medical device’s product, materials and packaging to ensure that the patient receives a reliable and sterile end product.”
Karen Sams
Minneapolis, MN, October 24, 2005 – http://www.testedandproven.com– DDL, a leading package, product and material testing services laboratory, has been named a Top 50 fastest growing company by the Twin Cities Business Journal.
DDL has experienced record company growth over the last 3 years with a 25 percent annual increase in revenue. DDL attributes its rapid growth to its expansion into California and the development of its suite of PackServices.
“DDL currently offers two PackServices to package testing clients,” said John Hart, DDL CEO, “PackAdvice, a free package testing consulting service, and PackReview, which is a DDL approved ISO 11607 (clause 7) certificate of completion.”
Karen Sams
Minneapolis, MN, September 22, 2005 - http://www.testedandproven.com - DDL Inc, a leading package, product and material testing laboratory, has today issued a nationwide plea for US companies to contribute to the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
For DDL, Hurricane Katrina could not be closer to home. While most Minnesotans have watched from afar, DDL HR Director & Office Manager, Demetria Echols, felt the tragedy first-hand when her 18 year-old son, a freshman at the University of New Orleans, was caught up in the chaos.
Karen Sams
Costa Mesa, CA June 23, 2005 – http://www.testedandproven.com/DDL-West.html - DDL West, a CA-based package, product and material testing laboratory, today announced that Package Engineer, Michael Foster, has been appointed Vice President and Treasurer of the new Southern California chapter of the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP).
Foster, who has played an integral part in forming the Southern California IOPP chapter, will be responsible for the chapter’s financial records and budget development, along with assisting the President and Programs, Meetings and Publications Chair.
“The IOPP is the World’s largest packaging association,” said Foster. “With the Californian packaging industry continually expanding, Southern California really needs a chapter of its own.”
Karen Sams
Costa Mesa, CA, May 19, 2005 – http://www.testedandproven.com - DDL West, a CA-based package, product and material testing laboratory is addressing declining packaging standards in California by helping manufacturers maintain package integrity and contain costs.
California-based medical device manufacturers are increasingly struggling to maintain the integrity of their packaging while staying within budget.
“Many CA-based manufacturers are cutting down on the amount of testing they do in order to save money,” said Michael Foster, DDL West Package Engineer. “Instead of testing 30 package samples, they may only test 10, which results in a much lower confidence level.”
Karen Sams
San Diego, CA, April 27, 2005 - http://www.testedandproven.com - Scott Levy, Package Engineer at DDL Inc., a leading package, product and material testing laboratory, will be presenting “Demystifying Medical Device Package Validation” at the Medcon 2005 Conference, April 27–28, Del Mar Fairgrounds Activity Center, San Diego, CA.
Demystifying Medical Device Package Validation is intended to help medical device manufacturers understand complex package validation processes, along with what it takes to satisfy regulatory requirements regarding sterile medical device packaging.
“Many medical device manufacturers struggle on a daily basis with what they need to do to set up a shelf-life package validation,” said Levy. “Many are unaware of how to satisfy industry standards such as ISO 11607.”
Karen Sams
San Antonio, TX – March 23, 2005 – DDL Testing Services (http://www.TestedAndProven.com/PackReview-news.html ), a MN-based package, product and material testing laboratory, will debut its PackReview (SM) ISO 11607 clause 7 certification service at the HealthPack conference in San Antonio, TX, March 23 – 24, 2005.
PackReview is the DDL approved ISO 11607 clause 7 certification granted to packages that have successfully endured rigorous package testing in order to demonstrate compliance with ISO 11607 (clause 7).
Karen Sams
Minneapolis, MN, February 24, 2005 - The Medical Device Resource Group (MDRG), a Twin Cities-based coalition of service providers to medical device companies, has appointed Scott Levy, DDL Inc. Package Testing Engineer, as its new vice president.
The Medical Device Resource Group is a coalition of Twin Cities-based companies that together offer the broad expertise needed to successfully develop and market a medical device. The MDRG helps medical device developers, manufacturers and marketers to find the right partners in order to deliver their medical device to market on schedule.
Karen Sams
Eden Prairie, MN February 3, 2005 – http://www.testedandproven.com – DDL, a leading package, product and material testing laboratory, is helping packaging professionals understand complex Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance procedures.
Packaging companies that transport hazardous materials are required by law to comply with the requirements set forth in the Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) published by the Department of Transportation, Title 49 CFR.
“Many packaging companies are really struggling to get their arms around DOT compliance,” said Patrick Nolan. “Not only do they need to understand the process for certifying their packages, but staying compliant thereafter is an involved process in itself.”
Karen Sams
Anaheim, CA, December 16, 2004 - http://www.testedandproven.com - DDL Inc. testing services, a MN-based package, product & material testing laboratory, is offering complimentary package seal integrity testing at the upcoming MD&M West tradeshow in Anaheim, CA.
To demonstrate package integrity, DDL will be conducting complimentary bubble leak testing at booth #2248.
“Medical device manufacturers and packaging professionals need to feel comfortable that their flexible packaging possess zero gross surface leaks,” said Patrick J. Nolan, coo of DDL Inc. “The bubble leak test method is one of the best ways to prove package integrity.”
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