ASTM F88 Explained: Peel Strength Testing for Medical Device Packaging
Peel strength testing is critical to ensuring the integrity and safety of sterile medical device packaging — and ASTM F88 is the industry standard that guides how it’s done.
Peel strength testing is critical to ensuring the integrity and safety of sterile medical device packaging — and ASTM F88 is the industry standard that guides how it’s done. In this short explainer video, Life Science Outsourcing (LSO) walks you through:
- What ASTM F88 is and why it matters for sterile barrier packaging
- How peel strength testing works and what it measures
- Why compliance is essential for meeting FDA and ISO 11607 requirements
- How LSO helps you validate packaging performance efficiently and accurately
With over 25 years of experience in medical device assembly, packaging, sterilization, and validation testing, LSO offers a one-stop solution to accelerate your go-to-market timelines while maintaining the highest quality and regulatory standards. If you’re preparing your device for FDA submission or ISO compliance, understanding ASTM F88 is key — and LSO is here to help. Learn more about our packaging validation services: https://www.lso-inc.com/packaging-validation
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