Life Science Outsourcing’s shipping and distribution solutions begin with the right people and proper understanding of quality, requirements, and cost efficiency.
Getting your medical devices where they need to be—on time, intact, and fully compliant—is critical. At Life Science Outsourcing, we handle domestic and international shipping with precision, ensuring full traceability, regulatory compliance, and cost-efficient logistics. From same-day shipping to real-time inventory updates, we streamline distribution so you can focus on innovation.
Shipping and distribution for fulfillment of medical devices involves the processes and logistics necessary to deliver products to their intended destinations, whether to healthcare providers, distributors, or end-users.
Timelines
Shipping and distribution ensures that products are delivered within expected timelines.
Quality control
Proper shipping conditions are maintained to deliver products in good condition, preserving their efficacy and safety.
Cost efficiency
Efficient logistics can reduce shipping costs and improve overall profitability.
Customer satisfaction
Prompt and accurate delivery supports customer satisfaction and brand trust.
Manufacturers, distributors and resellers, and healthcare providers all rely on efficient shipping and distribution methods to deliver products to the end user in the best possible condition, maintain inventory levels, and provide products for patient care without interruption.
At LSO, a typical shipment would involve the following activities:
We offer timely shipping solutions:
We provide comprehensive and tailored reporting for all shipping and distribution projects.
In the U.S., medical device shipping and distribution is subject to FDA regulations, namely under the quality system control regulation (QSR). It requires manufacturers to have established procedures to control product distribution and prevent distribution of nonconforming products. It involves:
Traceability
Products must be traceable to where they are distributed, which is important in the event of a recall.
Handling and storage
Conditions under which products are shipped, stored, and handled must be controlled to support product integrity.
Record keeping
Manufacturers keep detailed distribution records, including quantities, recipients, and shipping conditions.
Life Science Outsourcing has the capacity and expertise to distribute finished goods to our clients and their customers and end users. We are certified to provide both domestic and international shipping, and our location in Brea, California, puts us near ports and airports around Los Angeles.
Comprehensive packages for regulatory compliance.
From fractional to full cycles with EtO residual testing.
Secure with 2X qualification.
Tailored to your sterilization needs.
Life Science Outsourcing is an FDA registered and ISO 13485 certified full service Medical Device Contract Manufacturer.
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