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DuPont's flash-spun polyethylene nonwoven; the dominant material for sterile barrier pouches and bags; allows EtO and gamma penetration while blocking bacteria; DuPont is sole supplier of Tyvek 1073B, the FDA-recognized standard
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Companies
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Goods affected
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Claims on record
What depends on it
1 essential American goods rely on medical-grade tyvek® sterilization packaging somewhere upstream in their supply chain.
Where it comes from
Share of global supply, by country.
| Country | Share of supply |
|---|---|
| USUnited States | 51% |
| LULuxembourg | 39% |
Who makes it
1 company produce medical-grade tyvek® sterilization packaging.
Sole producer of Tyvek® 1073B and 2FS — the flash-spun HDPE nonwoven materials that serve as the industry-standard sterile barrier substrate for medical device packaging globally; Tyvek Medical is effectively a monopoly within its regulatory niche.
