Frequently Asked Questions

MPT stands for Medical Package Testing, which is one of the divisions of Life Science Outsourcing, Inc. (LSO).

• Accelerated Aging
• Package Validation Testing
• Visual Inspection Test
• Peel Strength Test
• Burst Test
• Dye Penetration Test
• Creep Test
• Bubble Emission Test
• Real-Time Aging
• Distribution Simulation
• Drop Test
• Vibration Test
• Compression Test
• Atmospheric Pre-Conditioning
• Shock Test
• Altitude Testing

• ISO 13485
• ISO 11607
• ANSI – American National Standards Institute
• AAMI – Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
• ASTM – American Society for Testing & Materials
• ISO – International Organization for Standardization
• ISTA – International Safe Transit Association

Specific regulations followed by us for medical package testing are:

1. ASTM-D4169
2. ASTM-D642
3. ASTM-F1140
4. ASTM-F1980
5. ASTM-F17
6. ASTM-D4728
7. ASTM-D999
8. ASTM-F1886
9. ASTM-F2096
10. ASTM-E171
11. ASTM-D5276
12. ASTM-D4332
13. ASTM-F1929
14. ASTM-F88
15. ISTA 1A
16. ISTA 2A
17. ISTA 3A
18. ISO 11607
19. ICH
20. AAMI TIR22

For more information on industry standards, go to: Standards Used by MPT

LSO will perform customized Accelerated Aging Studies, specific to each customer’s needs. In most cases, temperatures range from 55-60 degrees Centigrade. Any desired humidity, refrigerated and freezing temperatures can be achieved.

Accelerated Aging Chambers

• 13 Accelerated Aging Chambers
• Temperature (-40C to 250C)
• Relative Humidity (5% to 90%)

Stability Chamber Environment Setting Ranges

• 6 Multipurpose Chambers
• Temperature (-40C to 250C)
• Relative Humidity (5% to 90%)

At MPT, we can accommodate up to 120 Cu Ft. on our testing equipment.

>At present, we have in our facility a 19 cubic feet Getinge Steam Sterilizer. Due to our current expansion activities, a 74 cubic feet Steam Sterilizer will be available soon.

Medical Package Testing (MPT) is a division of Life Science Outsourcing, Inc. (LSO), and is an ISTA certified packaging test lab (ID Number ST-2339).

MPT can advise clients on the following:

• Packaging Design (primary & secondary)
• Package Testing protocol
• Product material
• Complete packaging system

For MPT, inquiries and quote requests can be sent to us through the MPT website which is located at: MPT Request a Quote page

Through our six divisions, LSO strives to provide customers with a complete solution to their product development requirements. Service divisions include;

• Medical Device Manufacturing (MDM)
• Medical Package Testing (MPT)
• Sterilization Validation Services (SVS)
• Fulfillment & Distribution Services (FDS)
• Offshore Manufacturing
• Quality Incubator Services (QIS)

LSO has been in business for fourteen years and has served approximately 250 companies. There are several clinical spaces and market segments that we have served. Please see the list below for a broad list:

1. Orthopedic
2. Cardiac Rhythm Systems
3. Cardiovascular
4. Neurovascular
5. Respiratory
6. Gastrointestinal
7. Dental Implants
8. Minimally Invasive Devices
9. Specialty Kits
10. Oncology