Medical Device Sterile Barrier Package Testing
Medical device packaging must maintain integrity over its claimed shelf-life under the storage conditions specified by the manufacturer. Real time aging programs provide the best data to ensure that packaging performance is maintained over the claimed shelf life, although due to time constraints in the product development process, QRA International also offers accelerated aging.
These 2 tests are run concurrently so as to provide
accelerated aging results validated by real time benchmarks.
Shelf Life Testing
QRA International performs
testing on products at specific intervals over real time storage to provide
accurate shelf life conclusions. However, the drive to get new products to the
market often means that accelerated aging tests are often run in conjunction
with real time aging to validate the product shelf life claims.
Accelerated Aging Testing (ASTM F 1980 and ISO 11607-1)
Our experts will tailor an accelerated aging test
program to your particular requirements. We perform benchmark testing on
products from the same batch before simulated aging to allow comparative
post-aging testing at specified time intervals; a testing process which
includes burst tests, dye penetration assessments, and peel strength testing.
Standards Complied by QRA International’s Labs
QRA International performs accelerated aging
according to ASTM F1980 “Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile
Medical Device Packaging” and BS EN 868-8 “Packaging materials and systems for
medical devices which are to be sterilized.”
Additionally, QRA International's labs also test according to ISO 11607 - 1 so we comply with all these international standards, so that your certification is made so much easier.
For more information :
Asia
E : mark@qra.com.sg
Europe
E : reypereira@qra.com.sg
USA
E :tim@qra.com.sg
Australia
E :clifford@qra.com.sg
Website : https//www.qra.com.sg
Here are 2 videos explaining WHY acclerated aging and shelf life testing is SO IMPORTANT now, where customers demand product efficacy, peformance and functionality throughout the entire shelf life of the product, be it 3 years, 5 years of even 8 years.
In this age of recycling and circular economy, we are encouraged to REUSE, RECYCLE AND REFUSE throwing out stuff, hence manufacturers are mindful of :
a) Reusing unused products (off the shelf and not used up to date of expiry) ; the purpose of these accelerated aging studies and shelf life testing then falls on the designer of these products to
> replace the material which has degraded during the shelf life, and implant into the product and ideally REUSE the unsold product at a cheaper price. This way there is no waste.
> RECYCLE also follows the same logic as reuse.
The ultimate goal of the manufacturers is to offer products with the longest shelf life spans, so that there will be much less wastage year on year.
When that happens, losses due to waste is reduced tremendously adding to bottom line savings.
For more consultancy videos, watch this blog AND / OR email to :
Asia
E : mark@qra.com.sg
Europe
E :reypereira@qra.com.sg
US
E : tim@qra.com.sg
Australia
E :clifford@qra.com.sg
Website : https://www.qra.com.sg
Intraocular Lens of all types need to have sterile barrier testing. QRA International provides prompt, cost competitive testing with ISO approved test reports and upholding the highest standards of test protocols for International markets. We do the accelerated aging tests according to :
ASTM F 1980 - 16 (21)
ISO 11607 - 1
for many opthalmic manufacturers worldwide. These tests are standard requirements for biomedical manufacturers of international standing and have been practised and approved by many standards bodies for compliance to international markets like the USA, Europe and Asia.
For more information and consultancy, please email to :
Asia
mark@qra.com.sg
Europe
reypereira@qra.com.sg
USA
tim@qra.com.sg
Australia
clifford@qra.com.sg
and a specialist will be happy to guide you through your test essentials and requirements.
Website : https://www.qra.com.sg
We ordered the following, as shown in the pictures above and below.
1. Spicy Angel Hair Pasta with Prawns
This was my dish, and I enjoyed it very much. Only one comment, the gravy was overflowing which in my son's opinion, was too much. That was his opinion, though this dish suited me just fine. There was 5 - 6 fresh prawns in the bowl and I was overjoyed at my dish.
Linguine Aglio Olio Pasta with Seafood
2. Linguine Aglio Olio with Seafood.
I would give this dish 10 out of 10. The linguine was just nice, "Al Dente' (chewiness) and the spicy aspect of this dish was a standout winner. There was ample seafood ingredients from fresh mussels, calamari and prawns interspersed with some spring onion.
A winner.
3. Parma Ham with Burrata Cheese
This is the Piece de la Resistance. The Magnus Opus of this eatery. The ham was thinly cut with just the right savory flavor and the burrata cheese was top class. The pizza crust was also not too thick neither too thin. So this, in my opinion is the top seller of this eatery.
Ambience - Not great ; barely acceptable
Its a hole in the wall. When we were there, the eatery was catering mainly to undergraduates and some people who didn't seem to be locals. In total, 10 people would be deemed full house. The area is not in the best part of town, that is all I would say.
The business owner Mr. Fernando is nice and welcoming. His staff are all friendly and helpful too.
Pricing
It is rather pricey. Just take a look below
> Parma Ham Burrata - $ 40 (for 2- max 3).
> Spicey Angel Hair Pasta with Prawns - $ 28 (1 pax only)
> Linguini Aglio Olio with Seafood - $ 28 ( 1 pax).
Compare this with Peperoni (Greenwood Ave and United Square)and their large pizzas (Speziale) is $28 for a 12 inch. The seafood aglio olio is also $27 for 1 pax, AND the portions are bigger (easily 50% more) than this place.
Ambience is much better (in residential area), and you get my drift.
> For the food, would I go back there again ? Yes definately.
> To dine in, how would I rate the experience ? Barely acceptable.
> Price wise how would I rate it ? Rather expensive, for the relatively small portion.
Fernando's Pizza
11 Sam Leong Road
#01-09 Trio Mall (newly opened)
SGP 207903
Earlier last month, I set a target that the readership of this blog hopefully reached 500,000 by end of the year. That was roughly 150, 000 views for this year 2026 alone.
I am reviewing this number and setting it upwards. I believe in all sincerity, that the blog views will reach 400,000 by April and 500,000 by June 2026
I am just so grateful and thankful that people actually bother to read blogs these days, especially this small one which I started way back in 2008.
Thanks for the views.
We are all here on this Earth only for a short while, so do meaningful activities which assist our common man, and especially the people who mean a whole lot to us. By that I am referring to our immediate family,. our wives, our children, our in laws, our outlaws, friends, associates, and the people we come across in our lives on a daily, weekly, monthly or even occasionally.
Be nice and kind.
Be present.
Be accountable
Be wise.
Be firm and fierce when I must
Carpe Diem
Nearing the finish line of my 9th full marathon in 2014.
This is the words of Napolean Bonaparte to motivate myself when all around me are flailing and falling.
"Courage isn't having the strength to go on. It is that you have to go on even when you don't have strength"
Take heart, there are countless people who have gone through the limits of pain both mentally and physically and overcome their greatest obstacles.
And when they do, they are so much more grateful that they went through the fire.
Description : Spanish Restaurant in a Shophouse setting.
SGP 069906
QRA is proud to announce the launch of HBOT chambers for :
> Wellness and Longevity
> Sports Recovery
in the Asia Pacific region.
Price from : $ 9000 onwards
Soft Skin HBOT chamber for muscle recovery and wellness.
What does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy which is offered in Soft Skin Hyperbaric Chambers do for you and me ?
Theory
There are 2 basic theories which are in the realm of physics :
a) Boyle's Law
b) Henry's Law.
Essentially the application of these 2 laws 2 are these. For a fixed temperature, the higher the pressure, the lower the volume of the gas at constant temperature (Boyle's Law) and Henry's Law states that for a fixed volume, the higher the pressure applied, the more molecules of gas will be in the liquid at equilibrium.
Henry's Law
The amount of gas that will dissolve in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas above the liquid. Breathing oxygen inside the pressure chamber increases the total amount of oxygen delivered to the cells by the bloodstream (Henry’s law).
In addition, the increases in pressure result in a decrease in the size of bubbles (Boyle’s Law).An increase in ambient pressure (and thus partial pressure) results in more gas dissolving into the liquid portion of blood and tissues.
The definition of Henry’s Law (named after William Henry) explains that pressure is necessary for a gas (oxygen) to dissolve effectively in a liquid (blood plasma).
Gas will go from a higher density (lungs) to a lower density (tissues) to achieve equilibrium.
Boyle's Law
If the temperature remains constant, the volume of a gas is inversely proportional to the absolute pressure.
Studies have shown over the last 3 decades that for mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment, which is providing the atmospheres and O2 levels as such :
a) 1.4 ATA or 1.4 bars
b) O2 at 24 - 28%
there are many health benefits to this treatment, if the person can stay in a Hyperbaric chamber for up to 1.5 hours at a stretch. The total amount of these 'treatments' to optimise the results and not cause harm is less than 50 times per year. In short, one 'treatment' per week.
Our body has 25 trillion cells, and with mHBOT treatment, nutrients and O2 can be input at a far higher rate than at normal atmospheric levels.
Increasing the atmospheric pressure while breathing in enriched O2 atmosphere creates an environment where O2 is dissolved more efficiently into the surrounding liquids, such as blood plasma and cerebospinal fluids.
During mHBOT we breathe O2 under higher than normal atmospheric pressures inside a soft hyperbaric chamber (much like a soft cocoon with windows).
There will be many amazing good effects on health or results from treatment using mHBOT.
Therein is the magic of HBOT. (Henry and Boyle Law in action).
Contact :
Email : mark@qra.com.sg
reypereira@qra.com.sg
Website : https:\\ www.qra.com.sg
Folks, its celebration time. QRA International is proud once again to be awarded the ISO 9001 : 2015 for the 11 - 13th year running ! The ...
