Removing Labels from Remanufactured Medical Devices
Removing Labels from Remanufactured Medical Devices
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Can anyone suggest an effective safe method of removing old labels from the plastic cases of medical electronic devices being remanufactured for reuse. We currently use E-xacto knifes but operators have cut themselves. Chemical label removers need to soak through the label but the labels are designed to resist cleaning chemicals.





RE: Removing Labels from Remanufactured Medical Devices
RE: Removing Labels from Remanufactured Medical Devices
Thank you for the reply. My interest is in removeing old labels from the device itself not from the packaging. They are often damaged and need replacing. We do not place new labels over old ones and yes the FDA does frown on that, but they have no problem removing the old and replacing them.
Regards,
MMDeacon
RE: Removing Labels from Remanufactured Medical Devices
Regards,
RE: Removing Labels from Remanufactured Medical Devices
RE: Removing Labels from Remanufactured Medical Devices
I have used penetrating oil with great results on some labels. As long as the oil can get through label and down to adheiseve to attack it the label can be peeled off fairly easy and residue can then be removed with same oil on shop rag with a couple of wipes.
The oil that seems to work best is called "Blaster" Here is a link of the product.
http://www.autobarn.net/16blpeca.html
Chuck
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RE: Removing Labels from Remanufactured Medical Devices
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