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What is Operational Excellence, and why is it Important to QTS?

Posted September 21, 2021 by Quality Tech Services

  Operational Excellence (OE) plays a very important role in our daily functions at QTS. What exactly does this entail? In this video, Brian Bauernfeind, QTS Director of Operational Excellence, explains what OE is and how we utilize it within our organization.  

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QTS Collaborates with Other Industry Experts to Publish Best Practices Article on Tests of Sterility for EO Sterilization

Posted July 12, 2021 by Quality Tech Services

  Sopheak Srun, a principal sterilization specialist at QTS, recently worked with other sterilization experts across the medical device industry to publish the article, “The Ethylene Oxide Product Test of Sterility: Limitations and Interpretation of Results.” This article appears in the AAMI publication, Industrial Sterilization: Challenging the Status Quo, Driving for Continuous Improvement, which is…

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Sopheak Srun Appointed Co-Chair of an AAMI Working Group

Posted April 5, 2021 by Quality Tech Services

Sopheak Srun, MPH, SM(NRCM), CISS-EO, CISS-RAD was recently appointed as Co-Chair to the AAMI Microbiological Methods working group. Sopheak, QTS Principal Sterilization Specialist, will be contributing to new and existing ISO standards to be upheld internationally. A few significant standards that this particular working group is responsible for include the following: • ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11737-1:2018 (Sterilization of health…

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Celebrating Sterile Packaging Day at QTS

Posted March 15, 2021 by Quality Tech Services

  What holiday could be more perfect to celebrate at QTS than Sterile Packaging Day? This year, the Sterile Packaging Manufacturers Council (SPMC) declared Wednesday, March 10 to be the first ever Sterile Packaging Day.   The Fundamental Elements of Sterile Packaging Day  Sterile Packaging Day recognizes and celebrates three pillars: Patient Safety Patient safety…

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What Does MedAccred Accreditation Mean for QTS?

Posted September 11, 2020 by Quality Tech Services

In November of 2019, QTS received our official global first MedAccred accreditation in Sterile Packaging. Our team successfully worked through the intensive audit and approval process performed by MedAccred and their subscribers. QTS piloted the Sterile Device Packaging audit process and was instrumental in helping the MedAccred team develop certification criteria for packaging system assembly/filling and sealing of…

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Package Testing: Methods and Tips to Ensure the Quality of Your Product

Posted August 31, 2020 by Quality Tech Services

  There are many ways to test your package or pouch for imperfections. Each method provides a unique output and can help identify crucial data for improving your finished package. We asked our Project Engineering Manager, Brian Nissen, to highlight 3 testing methods commonly used for medical device packaging.   1) Tensile Testing Tensile testing…

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Ending 2019 in Style at the QTS Holiday Party

Posted December 13, 2019 by Quality Tech Services

Each year, QTS hosts a holiday party to celebrate the festive season and to recognize the achievements and hard work of our employees. The evening began with our annual awards ceremony, highlighting a few select employees who went above and beyond in their dedication and performance. It was a night of good food, socialization, and…

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QTS Goes “Back to the 80’s” at 2019 Summer Picnic

Posted July 26, 2019 by Quality Tech Services

On July 18, QTS decked out the beautiful Hyland Hills Chalet with totally rad 80’s decor, and many attendees also dressed the part! The warm, sunny day allowed for employees and their family members to enjoy the festivities indoors and out. With activities and games for all ages, not a single visitor was left out…

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Cretex Hosts 5th Annual Golf Tournament

Posted July 16, 2019 by Quality Tech Services

On Saturday, July 13, a few of our QTS employees geared up for the 5th Annual Cretex Companies Golf Tournament. This event is a great opportunity for employees throughout our Cretex family to get to know each other in friendly competition. Attendees also had the opportunity to support ACBC Food Shelf with donations of canned…

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Collaborate to Innovate: A Summary of the 2019 Kilmer Conference

Posted July 10, 2019 by Quality Tech Services

In June of 2019, QTS Principal Sterilization Specialist Sopheak Srun attended the 10th Annual Kilmer Conference in Dublin, Ireland. The Kilmer Conference is an invite-only conference hosted by Johnson & Johnson and is a global forum for exchanging ideas within the sterility assurance community. Concepts and research presented at previous Kilmer Conferences have helped to…

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