Trays are expected to be increasingly used as multiple compartment trays that package all or most items needed for a specific medical procedure (e.g., surgery, dental restoration, dialysis, diagnostic testing). These trays virtually eliminate the risk of staff errors in the collection and organization of products required for such procedures. Trays also will gain use in packaging selected for high-value medical devices sold in individual units. While flexible packaging is typically less expensive, tray usage is often cost-justified because of the products' greater protective properties. Trays offer rigidity, high visibility and enhanced barrier protection advantages and can be configured with recesses to hold medical devices firmly in place. Demand for thermoformed plastic medical device trays is projected to rise 3.0% per year to $1.3 billion in 2023, due to use in packaging multiple item diagnostic and surgical kits. Diagnostic reagents and test kits are the largest application served by medical device trays in both volume and value. In this application, trays are used in both primary and secondary packaging.
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