Success Story: Our Partnership with a Leading Greek Medical Supplier

At AIC, we take pride in being more than just a specimen bag manufacturer - we're a solutions partner for global healthcare providers. Our recent collaboration with Athens X Company-based stands as a testament to our commitment to international excellence.

Client Profile

Customer established in 1998, is a respected distributor of medical diagnostic equipment across Southern Europe. Facing increased demand for COVID-19 testing supplies, they required a reliable partner for CE-certified specimen collection bags that met both EU regulations and urgent delivery timelines.

The Challenge

Three key requirements emerged:

Customized sizes for compatibility with automated laboratory systems

Extra security features for infectious substance transport (Category B, UN3373)

Rapid production turnaround without compromising quality

Our Collaborative Solution

Within 72 hours of initial contact, our engineering team proposed:

Dual-layer PE/PA material construction meeting EN 868-5 standards

Tamper-evident closures with triple-seal technology

Custom printed biohazard symbols in both English and Greek

Phased delivery schedule accommodating 15 regional hospitals

"Unlike other suppliers, AIC demonstrated true partnership from day one," noted Dimitrios Papadopoulos, X's Procurement Director. "Their technical team worked overnight to adjust pouch dimensions for our robotic handlers."

Implementation Highlights

Achieved ISO 13485 certification for all products within project timeline

Reduced standard lead time by 40% through optimized production scheduling

Implemented barcode tracking system for enhanced supply chain visibility

Conducted on-site staff training for proper clinical waste segregation

Tangible Results

The partnership has yielded:

1.2 million pieces delivered in first 6 months

98.7% defect-free rate in quality audits

32% cost reduction vs. previous supplier

Successful expansion into Cyprus and Malta markets

Sustainable Partnership

This collaboration has evolved into an ongoing strategic alliance. We're currently co-developing:

Eco-friendly PCR test bags with 30% recycled content

Smart temperature-logging variants for vaccine transport

Pediatric-friendly collection kits with instructional pictograms

Why International Clients Choose Us

Our Greek success story reflects core strengths:

Regulatory Expertise: Comprehensive documentation support for EU MDR/IVDR compliance

Custom Manufacturing: 200+ customizable parameters from film thickness to print placement

Global Logistics: Consolidated shipping with duty-paid options

Quality Assurance: In-house lab testing for leak resistance (≥95kPa) and chemical compatibility

Looking Ahead

As X company prepares for ISO 15378 certification, our team is implementing:

Blockchain-based batch tracking system

Annual joint quality improvement workshops

Co-branded sustainability reporting