PKSC 4640 Exam 3 Questions & Answers 2024/2025
What product revived the retail market for retort pouches and why? - ANSWERSstarkist tuna. Placement of product in market (next to cant), easy for consumers to open, used in lots of pop displays, product that shows off increase in quality
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What product revived the retail market for retort pouches and why? - ANSWERSstarkist tuna. Placement
of product in market (next to cant), easy for consumers to open, used in lots of pop displays, product
that shows off increase in quality
What type of can is used for food cans - ANSWERSD&R
Why are draw and redraw cans used in food packaging - ANSWERSwalls have even thickness and are
thick enough to endure internal pressure difference
can coating type with excellent acid resistance but imparts some off flavors and odors -
ANSWERSphenolic
can coating type used in highly color fruits - ANSWERSacrylic
can coating used for non-acidic foods and in Japan and China in place of epoxy resins -
ANSWERSpolyester
What does BPA stand for - ANSWERSBisphenol A
What is the concern with BPA and what is the conclusion - ANSWERSit's a hormone disruptor that can
affect developmental functions, but is safe at normal consumption intake levels. As of 2012, the FDA has
not banned it
what are 2 reasons to have non-foil structures for retail - ANSWERSvisibility of product, microwaving
without aluminum concerns
, What are 4 advantages of a retort pouch over a can - ANSWERSthinner profile so foods exposed to less
heat, uses less material, less weight, easy open features
what are 4 disadvantages of a retort pouch compared to a can - ANSWERSseal integrity, having to
overcome consumer acceptance, machinery investment, product development
why are pouches overpressured - ANSWERSto keep them from overexpanding
What are the four types of medical devices in broad industry - ANSWERSreusable, disposable,
implantable, biologicals
What is the sterile area in an OR suite - ANSWERS2.5-3 feet around patient, only above the waste. Only
people completely scrubbed up can remain. Non sterile nurse cannot enter and must hand sterilized
medical device in an aseptic manner
Advantages of Ethylene Oxide - ANSWERScan be done in house but most places don't. less effect on
polymers compared to gamma
disadvantages of ETO - ANSWERStoxic, explosive, must have breathable substrate, pressure and humidity
Main regulatory reference for medical device packaging - ANSWERSISO 11607
5 Customer needs for medical device packaging - ANSWERSfunctional (ease of opening), debris free to
keep it sterile, proper and useful labels (such as language translations), instructions, storage space
What does API stand for - ANSWERSActive Pharmaceutical Ingredient
why is the API important - ANSWERSit is required to be listed on the label under the brand name
Legislation enacted by US congress in 2013 regarding serialization of drugs - ANSWERSDrug Supply Chain
Security Act
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