Packaging & Product Protection Featured Articles
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Helium Leak Detection Solves Cold Supply Chain Challenges
3/3/2021
Vaccines and other large-molecule products require unique cold chain storage conditions. Helium detection technology can improve the quality of drug delivery system and container design.
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Why It's Vital To Choose The Right Inspection Technology For Different Drug Products
2/3/2021
With patient safety and product quality as top priorities, the need for efficient, technologically advanced and highly accurate automatic inspection systems is greater than ever. Explore the advancements in inspection machines and case studies on turbid vaccine suspension, lyophilized drugs and biotech products.
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A New Way Of Looking At De-Nesting And Re-Nesting Solutions
2/3/2021
Systems that process drug containers must prioritize container integrity and gentle handling to prevent breakages and product losses. We have developed the innovative, automatic handling unit Nestor to process ready-to-use containers, such as syringes, to and from nests and tubs.
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Unlocking The Power Of Artificial Intelligence For Pharma Inspection
1/20/2021
Rapid progress is being made using artificial intelligence (AI) in visual inspection in the pharmaceutical manufacturing process. Ensuring that glass vials, syringes and other primary containers are free of splinters, particles and other defects is crucial – but traditionally, in automated equipment there has been a trade-off between detection rate and false rejection rate (FRR). AI is proving to be a game changer when it comes to this delicate balance.
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Intro To ASTM E3263-20: Qualification Of Visual Inspection For Residues
1/8/2021
The new E3263 standard provides the science-, risk-, and statistical-based guidance and the tools needed for companies to implement the use of visual inspection within a quality risk management program that meets the criteria promulgated in the EMA's new Q&A 7 and Q&A 8.
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6 Things We Need From FDA Before Full 2023 DSCSA Enforcement
1/6/2021
This article suggests concrete actions the FDA can take to help unify a complex and diverse group of stakeholders prior to enforcing the full requirements of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) in Nov. 2023.
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Six Serialization Mistakes Pharmaceutical Companies Make
12/21/2020
This article examines mistakes that are commonly made in the planning and implementation phases of a serialization project and proposes a solution to avoid each of these issues.
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Implementing Improved Analytical Methods To Support Vaccine Quality
12/18/2020
Some of the new COVID-19-targeted vaccines are spurring the use of novel analytical technologies to support rapid and thorough characterization, which may help pave the way for other vaccine manufacturers to implement these technologies as well.
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Are You Prepared For The U.S. Enhanced Drug Distribution Security (EDDS) Requirements?
10/5/2020
The initial requirements of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) were deliberately structured and timed to allow industry to thoughtfully design and implement the required capabilities in preparation for the pinnacle requirement, which goes into effect on Nov. 27, 2023: the implementation of Enhanced Drug Distribution Security (EDDS) capabilities.
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Intro To Product Inspection And Tracking For The Cannabis Industry
7/28/2020
As the cannabis market grows, so does tracking requirements. Look at some of the cannabis hardware and software packaging solutions that provide increased profitability and reporting accuracy.