The EcoPak Series
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White or Stainless Steal?

Is the classic, less expensive steel housing with white surface adequate for your application? Or do you have very high standards regarding an even more convenient and hygienic cleaning? Simply choose between the standard white or the new stainless steel housing (S).

Stand-by/Automatic start?

Energy-efficient sealing without compromising on performance? Absolutely! With a combined power consumption of just 67.5–90 W and a sealing speed of 10 m/min, all EcoPak versions operate with outstanding efficiency. For even greater energy savings, choose a version with Automatic Start and/or Stand-by Mode.

Validatable process?

You require a validatable packaging process? No problem: EcoPak 03, 05, 06 and 07 regulate and monitor all process variables according to ISO 11607-2. If not, all other versions are the perfect economical choice for closing sealable pouches and reels in a professional, fast and secure way.

Computer interface?

You need a complete documentation of your sealing process? The EcoPak versions with an integrated RS 232 computer interface allow you to transfer the data output of the sealing device to an external software/path via data cable. The new models EcoPak 06 and 07 feature an impressive range of interfaces: 2 x RS232, 2 x USB A, 1 x Ethernet, and Wi-Fi. For a perfect integration into your workflows.

Integrated printer?

Are you tired of using labels to mark your sterile barrier systems? Then directly opt for an EcoPak Version with an integrated printer. Data such as name/ID of wrapper, expiry/sterilisation date, LOT number, etc. can directly be printed on the porous part of the material (outside the sealing seam).

IntelligentScan?

You want to avoid manual entry of your relevant device configurations? Our IntelligentScan ready EcoPak versions can help. Optimise your new device with an optional hm 980 barcode scanner and use the included software to create individual scan lists which contain configurations such as temperature settings. Entering data has never been this convenient and secure. 

Easy to use?

Our EcoPaks 01–05 are equipped with a modern and clear LCD display that makes them easy to operate. Within the EcoPak series EcoPak 06 and EcoPak 07 offer intuitive touchscreen operation for the first time, making configuration even more user-friendly.

Safe packaging.

The correct reprocessing process of medical devices consists of the steps of washing & disinfection, packaging and sterilisation. The instruments can only be called sterilised when they are packaged before the sterilisation. The single-use packaging, made from laminated poly film and a porous material (Tyvek^® or medical grade paper) is permeable for the sterilisation medium (e.g. steam, plasma, Formaldehyde FO or Ethylenoxide ETO), but not for bacteria or microorganisms. Only by following this reprocessing sequence and by using professional heat sealers to seal the instruments as well as professional packaging material can the sterility up to the point of use as well as the aseptic presentation of the instrument be guaranteed.

Medical devices delivered in a sterile state should be packed to ensure that they remain sterile until the point of use. The validation of packaging processes is crucial to ensure that sterile barrier system integrity is attained and will remain so until opened by the users.

The international packaging standard ISO 11607-2 as well as the Technical Specification draft ISO/DTS 16775 explain how packaging processes should be validated. The international packaging validation guideline gives guidance how to validate packaging processes. During the validation of the heat sealing process the optimum sealing temperature of the packaging materials used has to be evaluated and established. At this temperature, the process then has to deliver optimum seal seams that are strong enough and peelable.

Professional heat sealing equipment for closing sealable pouches and reels (preformed sterile barrier systems) are essential for this. hawo therefore offers sealing devices whose processes can be validated according to ISO 11607-2, the Technical Specification draft ISO/DTS 167751 and in harmony with the international packaging validation guideline. The models marked with ‘V’ feature an integrated function for regulating and monitoring process parameters – the ‘V’ is the key! Sealing devices from hawo therefore guarantee efficient and reproducible packing, even for large volumes of instruments.

Definition:

• IQ Installation Qualification:essential information is checked according to a checklist (e.g. the sealing device is compliant to ISO 11607-2)
• OQ Operational Qualification: the optimal sealing temperature has to be established
• PQ Performance Qualification: determination of the seal strength at the optimal sealing temperature determined in the OQ (after sterilisation)