InfoPower Archive

Increasing concerns about product recalls, counterfeit devices, and patient safety has led the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to start the process of developing a UDI (Unique Device Identification) System in regards to most medical devices. Currently identification methods are fragmented and it’s sometimes difficult to trace the original product back to the manufacturer.

Doing business in a global market is possible, accessible, and offers excellent business opportunities. “Product design and tooling are expensive,” explained Bob Wersen, President of Interpower Group of Companies. “By designing a product for sale worldwide, you can spread the expense over the largest market possible.”

At Interpower, we have real people answering the phones each day (no recordings) which means we receive a number of product design questions. Usually if a question has been asked by one person, it means that others also have the same question. So to assist you, we will be sharing a few of the commonly asked questions complete with the answers. Be sure to follow our series, “Interpower’s Answers to Commonly Asked Questions.”

Interpower offers a wide variety of special services, including custom labeling and packaging. Barcode labels are one of the custom labeling options available to benefit a company’s specific needs.

The GOST safety mark is being replaced by a new conformity mark called the EurAsian Conformity Mark or EAC. This new mark has been approved by the countries in the Customs Union (CU)—Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus.