Bemis Healthcare Packaging in the USA (Now Part of Amcor)
Bemis healthcare packaging is a pioneer in sterile, high‑barrier flexible solutions for medical devices. In 2019, Amcor acquired Bemis Company, and the healthcare packaging portfolio you knew as “Bemis” now operates within Amcor Healthcare. This page helps you navigate the legacy Bemis capabilities under Amcor, clarify naming confusion, and quickly address common search questions.
What We Deliver
- Sterile barrier packaging (SBP): pouches, lids, and form‑fill‑seal (FFS) webs designed for medical devices and diagnostics, aligned to ISO 11607-1/-2.
- High‑barrier multilayer films: coextruded structures engineered for oxygen and moisture protection. Typical tested values under 23°C/50% RH:
— OTR ≤ 0.003 cc/100 in²/day (ASTM F1927)
— WVTR ≤ 0.015 g/100 in²/day (ASTM F1249)
(Indicative values; configuration- and thickness-dependent.) - Sterilization compatibility: materials and seals validated for ETO (ISO 11135), gamma/e‑beam (ISO 11137), and, where applicable, steam (ISO 17665).
- Cleanroom converting: manufacturing in ISO Class 7/8 environments with particulate controls and documented lot traceability.
- Validation support: seal strength (ASTM F88), dye penetration (ASTM F1929), bubble leak (ASTM F2096), distribution (ISTA 3A), and accelerated aging (ASTM F1980) protocols.
- Compliance mindset: quality systems aligned with FDA 21 CFR 820 (QSR); printing and traceability that support UDI workflows.
Why Healthcare OEMs Choose Bemis (Amcor)
- Design‑for‑sterility: balanced barrier, toughness, and peelability to protect device function and ensure aseptic opening.
- Supply resilience: global footprint with North American cleanroom capacity and dual‑sourcing options.
- Lower cost of poor quality (COPQ): robust seals, stable barrier, and packaging validation guidance that reduce rework and complaints.
- Sustainability roadmap: mono‑material PE developments for recyclability and participation in chemical‑recycling pilots where infrastructure exists.
Typical Specifications (Indicative)
Example high‑barrier coextruded web used for pouches or FFS (values vary by gauge and structure):
- Total thickness: ~3.5 mil (≈ 89 μm)
- OTR: ~0.003 cc/100 in²/day at 23°C/50% RH (ASTM F1927)
- WVTR: ~0.015 g/100 in²/day at 23°C/50% RH (ASTM F1249)
- Seal strength: 4.0–4.5 lbf/in (ASTM F88), with easy‑peel options for aseptic presentation
- Sterilization: compatible with ETO, gamma, e‑beam; select grades support steam
Note: Performance depends on exact layer design (e.g., PET/PA/EVOH/PE variants), thickness, and sterilization method. Your device, shelf‑life target, and distribution profile drive material selection.
Industries We Serve
- Cardiovascular: stents, catheters, valves
- Orthopedics: plates, screws, joint implants
- IVD diagnostics: reagent pouches, kit components
- Surgical devices & trays: pouches/lids for sterilization and aseptic opening
- Pharma adjuncts: secondary sterile barriers where applicable
Clarifying the Names You Search
- “Amcor Bemis”: Amcor acquired Bemis in 2019. Many customers still search “Amcor Bemis.” Healthcare packaging from Bemis is now part of Amcor Healthcare.
- “Bemis Manufacturing Company”: a separate, independent business best known for toilet seats and consumer products (Sheboygan Falls, WI). It is not part of Amcor and not the same as the former Bemis packaging business.
- “Bemis healthcare packaging”: refers to the legacy Bemis sterile packaging portfolio, now offered by Amcor Healthcare with expanded global support.
Quick Answers to Popular Searches
- “Trifold poster board near me”: We are a B2B medical packaging converter and do not retail poster boards. Typical tri‑fold presentation boards are 36 × 48 in (three panels of ~12 × 36 in). For local retail, check office‑supply chains or arts & crafts stores.
- “How big is a 20×30 poster?”: 20 × 30 inches equals 50.8 × 76.2 cm. This is a common poster size that fits many off‑the‑shelf frames and display easels.
- “Lenze SMVector VFD manual”: If your pouch or FFS line uses Lenze SMVector drives, obtain the official manual directly from Lenze’s website or authorized channels. Typical setup tasks include entering motor nameplate data (e.g., parameters P100–P108), configuring accel/decel ramps, and setting control mode. Always follow OEM safety procedures and lockout/tagout.
How We Engage
- Requirements definition: device risk class, target shelf life, sterilization method, transit profile.
- Material screening & prototyping: barrier targets (OTR/WVTR), puncture and peelability needs, opening profile.
- Validation plan: ISO 11607-1/-2, ASTM seal/leak testing, distribution simulation, and aging (real time + F1980 accelerated).
- Launch & monitoring: change control, traceability, and on‑going CQV support.
Ready to discuss your sterile barrier system? Contact our healthcare packaging team for a material recommendation, sample rolls/pouches, and a validation test matrix tailored to your device and sterilization workflow.
