Ensuring the integrity of packaging materials used for terminally sterilized medical devices is of utmost
importance in the healthcare industry. Proper packaging safeguards the sterility of medical equipment and
devices, preventing contamination and ensuring patient safety. Two essential standards in this domain are
the French Pharmacopée (NF EN 868-5) and ASTM F88-15. This article focuses on ASTM F88-15, which defines
the testing protocols for evaluating the seal strength of flexible barrier materials used in medical packaging.
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