A unique instructions for use (IFU) solution – Thin Bible Paper Booklet
A new standard for disposable medical device packaging – Provides outstanding usability, a very low carbon footprint and perhaps the most cost-effective logistics available.
Summary
The standard IFU (leaflet) for disposable medical device product.
A unique instructions for use (IFU) solution- Thin Bible Paper Booklet
- Outstanding usability (easy to open/close, has larger font size, and it is easier to find the correct information, e.g., a table of contents with page numbers).
- Approx. 20% savings on leaflet/booklet costs.
The current situation
IFUs are an essential part of disposable medical device packaging, providing:
- Directions on how to use the product
- Possible warnings, side effects or even mandatory legal information
Standard IFUs use a thick (50 – 60g/m², calipers 65 – 80µm), lignin containing grade of paper, which is usually folded several times. This format has been the standard on last 100 years!
However, there are several issues with standard IFU (leaflet) documents:
- The IFU is very large when fully unfolded, the font is small, and information is difficult to find.
- It is very inconvenient to use, is very difficult to fold back up, and does not match the packaging.
- There are a limited number of language versions on the same IFU.
- Each IFU version requires its own stock item number, packaging process, and warehouse space, resulting in extra logistics and warehouse costs.
A unique IFU solution – Thin Bible Paper Booklet
Bible paper is totally different from standard IFU (leaflet) document paper:
- It is extremely thin (29 – 36g/m², calipers 33 – 34µm), contains no lignin, and is usually used in Bibles and legal books. There is no need for any folding.
- The unique thin bible paper IFUs (coated and, high-opacity) are provided in a handy booklet format.
A unique IFU solution (Thin Bible Paper Booklet) can be tailored to the customer’s needs (to a size suitable for the current packaging; content can be customized as needed):
- It can contain 3 times more information than a standard IFU on the same volume of paper!
- Our solution has outstanding usability (the IFU is easy to open/close, has a larger font size, and it is easier to find the correct information e.g., a table of contents with page numbers) compared to the standard IFU solution.
When several languages are included in the same unique IFU document, warehouse costs decrease (stock item numbers and the need for warehouse space decrease, and packaging processes are simplified).
A unique IFU solution is environmentally friendly (less paper and more efficient logistics):
- Manufacturing process does not require energy consuming mechanical grinding.
- Chemical pulp process is a source of energy instead.
- The package is lighter and smaller in size.
- Higher quantity in one truckload or container, and lower CO2 emissions by transportations.
- We use ONLY FSC certificated paper.
