Aseptic/Sterile Processing

Blow-Fill-Seal for Aseptic Processes

July 01, 2015

PharmTech Multimedia

Bill Hartzel, Director Strategic Execution, Advanced Delivery Technologies at Catalent Pharma Solutions, spoke with Pharmaceutical Technology about blow-fill-seal for aseptic processes.

Microbiologists Contribute to a Quality Culture

June 17, 2015

Equipment and Processing Report

Presenters at IVT's Microbiology Week discussed best practices and recent guidance publications for microbial control in sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical processes.

A visit to Eppendorf’s cell culture lab at ACHEMA

June 17, 2015

Experts at Eppendorf discuss common challenges in cell culture and share insights on possible solutions.

Groninger’s FlexPro 50 Offers Flexibility for Small-Batch Processing

June 08, 2015

Groninger has developed FlexPro 50, an isolator system for aseptic processing of nested syringes, cartridges, and vials. FlexPro 50 is capable of achieving outputs of up to 5000 containers per hour.

Bosch Highlights Flexible and Energy-Efficient Process Technology Solutions at ACHEMA

June 08, 2015

Bosch’s market launches at the show include a new bioreactor for laboratory-scale API development, a water-for-injection unit, and a new generation of pure steam generators with high yields.

Telstar Integrates Vial Rejection Module into Automatic Vial Loading and Unloading Systems

June 08, 2015

Telstar has developed an innovative in-line vial management system for recognition and marshaling of vials in automatic loading and unloading systems.

IMA Displays Novel Process Technologies

June 08, 2015

Machine manufacturer IMA is showcasing a number of technological advances for the processing and packaging of pharmaceutical products at ACHEMA 2015.

Contamination Shuts Down NIH Pharma Development Facility

June 04, 2015

FDA cites 17 observations including air handling, quality control, and deficient microbial monitoring at NIH’s Clinical Center Pharmaceutical Development Section.

Preventing Common Mistakes in Automated Washing

June 02, 2015

Careful choice of wash-water parameters and attention to water quality and basket loading are important for optimal cleaning.

Using a Dual-Drug Resinate Complex for Taste Masking

June 02, 2015

Box-Behnken modeling was used to optimize a resinate complex, to mask the taste of levocetirizine dihydrochloride and montelukast sodium in orally disintegrating tablets.