Product Inspection Featured Articles

  1. USP <1207> Updates Leak Testing Recommendations For Pharma Companies 10/2/2018

    Package integrity is defined as a package’s ability to prevent product loss, maintain product sterility, and in some cases, prevent oxygen ingress or maintain sub-atmosphere headspace pressures.

  2. How To Leverage Microcurrent High Voltage Leak Detection Technologies 7/16/2018

    Using HVLD in the the pharmaceutical industry - leveraging test method development on some products to validate other products.

  3. Innovative Robotic Handling For Pre-filled Syringes 7/12/2018

    Addressing the challenge of implementing an inspection method to automate testing pre-filled syringes in a nested tray.

  4. Maintaining Data Integrity With Inspection Software 2/23/2018

    It may sound like just another pharma and life sciences industry buzzword, but “Data Integrity” is as important as computer system validation when products get released to market. 

  5. The Role Of Packaging In Supply Chain Management 2/14/2018

    In order to achieve a successful supply chain management, packaging systems have to be connected with aspects of marketing, logistics, productions, and the environment.

  6. Container Closure Integrity Testing Utilizing Mass Extraction Technology 9/7/2017

    Mass extraction tests are nondestructive and offer higher measurement sensitivity. In addition, the instruments are efficient, offer short test times, and are more accurate than many of the other methods.

  7. A Paradigm Shift In Container Closure Integrity Of Parenteral Drugs 7/25/2017

    This latest evolution of HVLD aims to achieve a high level of closed container integrity (CCI) assurance across the entire range of parenteral products.

  8. Physical Properties Tests For The Pharmaceutical Engineer 2/23/2017

    Products packaged for consumer use by the pharma industry go through a battery of tests related to how the user applies the product. 

  9. Which Test Is Appropriate For Container Closure Integrity? 2/2/2017

    Validation of container integrity must demonstrate no penetration of microbial contamination or gain or loss of any chemical or physical parameter deemed necessary to protect the product.

  10. Blister Package Integrity Testing Using Non-Destructive Methods 2/1/2017

    Dye ingress leak testing and vacuum decay are the most common methods used for leak testing blister packages.