Pharmaceutical Processing articles from December 2007

Pharmaceutical Processing archives from December 2007

See you on the other side.(From The Editor)
December 1, 2007... I've always liked Ozzy-Osbourne; even before he became the over-exposed, over-medicated, reality TV star. The reason I'm thinking about it him now is that as December winds down and we look forward to a new year it has always felt to me that...

Temp controller offers a wide range of choices.(What's Hot)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The EZ-ZONE[TM] PM provides a wide range of serial communication choices including EtherNet/IP[TM], Modbus[R] RTU and Modbus[R] TCP These protocols offer the ability to easily connect to a PC, PLC or HMI to remotely...

Logging multimeter can help diagnose problems.(What's Hot)
December 1, 2007... The Fluke 289 True-rms industrial logging multimeter with TrendCapture has advanced functionality for diagnosing problems in electronics, plant automation, power distribution and electromechanical equipment. The unit features a logging function...

Process actuation system offers rail-mount assembly.(What's Hot)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The AirLINE Type 8644 remote process actuation and control system offers ON/OFF pneumatic functions, analog and digital input/output modules, and Fieldbus connectivity in a single, DIN rail-mount assembly. By...

Rotary delumper reduces agglomerates.(What's Hot)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The model 15X15-SS low-profile rotary de-clumper reduces agglomer-friable materials being discharged from process equipment, storage vessels and shipping containers. Material entering the 15 in. square inlet is...

Giving a classic biomanufacturing process a modern facelift: upgrading processes and environmental controls pose unique challenges.(Cover story)
December 1, 2007... Biomanufacturing facilities face the challenge of upgrading process and environmental controls without altering the properties of the final product. Such "like-for-like" upgrades are critical for end-users, who rely on manufacturers to provide...

Pharmaceutical water systems pitfalls: feed water supply characteristics, monitoring, design, operation, maintenance and other factors to consider for pretreatment components.(Pure Water)
December 1, 2007... There are several factors that should be considered during the design, engineering, commissioning, startup, operation, and maintenance of pharmaceutical water systems. This first article in the series will discuss pitfalls associated with feed...

Packaging challenge solved by complete system: state-of-the-art packaging machinery used to meet rising production demands.(Packaging)(Company overview)
December 1, 2007... Warner-Chilcott was established in 1968 as a sales and marketing organization focused on branded pharmaceutical products in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The company has continued to expand, acquiring a number of US birth control brands. ...

Vacuum drying ovens offer optimum heat transfer.(New Products)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Series VD dryers are designed for non-flammable solvents and deliver safe drying through homogenous temperature distribution due to the APT.line air jacket system. Optimum heat transfer is accomplished through a...

Checkweighing added to X-ray inspection units.(New Products)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The X4 inspection system now has the capability to operate as a checkweigher. Company has developed proprietary X-weigh software which can be integrated into existing X-ray systems. The software enables the unit to...

HVAC steam software an easy way to design systems.(New Products)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HVAC Solution Steam Program Version 4.1 has been created for engineers, designers and contractors. The software offers an easy, drag-and-drop method of designing and modeling HVAC steam systems. The stand-alone,...

Pipe mounting collar compensate for thermal expansion.(New Products)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pipe mounting collars provide an effective method for rigidly mounting tubing and pipe and feature PTFE bushings to compensate for thermal expansion, variations in pipe size, and reduce vibration and noise....

Data analysis software for inhaler testing.(New Products)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CITDAS is a software package used for the analysis of cascade impaction data, the primary analytical method used to assess the performance of inhalation products. CITDAS is a fully validated software package that can...

Precision balances feature intuitive user interfaces.(New Products)
December 1, 2007... PGW precision and PW analytical balances feature a simple and intuitive user interface that is ergonomically designed with all the main functions that the user requires right at their finger tips. Highlighted tare keys stand out for easy access...

Pallet system features standardized software.(New Products)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The X85 pallet system allows for building highly efficient machining and assembly lines. The system is a toolbox for single piece flow solutions enabling flexible routing and full control of each product in process....

FDA recalls dietary supplement.(Industry News)
December 1, 2007... The FDA has requested a recall of True Man Sexual Energy Nutrient Capsules and Energy Max Energy Supplement Men's Formula Capsules, illegal drug products that contain potentially harmful, undeclared ingredients. The products, often advertised...

FDA says consumers continue to buy risky drugs online.(Industry News)
December 1, 2007... A yearlong FDA investigation into drugs mailed to the United States from foreign countries suggests that consumers may be buying drugs online to avoid the need for a prescription from their physician. The FDA sampling of imported drugs also...

ABILIFY approved for adolescent patients with schizophrenia.(Industry News)
December 1, 2007... Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company have announced that the FDA has approved the supplemental New Drug Application for the atypical antipsychotic ABILIFY[R] (aripiprazole) for the treatment of schizophrenia in...

FDA requests marketing suspension of Trasylol.(Industry News)
December 1, 2007... The FDA recently announced that, at the agency's request, Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corp. has agreed to a marketing suspension of Trasylol, a drug used to control bleeding during heart surgery, pending detailed review of preliminary results from a...

FDA strengthens boxed warnings, approves other safety labeling changes for ESAs.(Industry News)
December 1, 2007... The FDA has approved revised boxed warnings and other safety-related product labeling changes for erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs), which treat certain types of anemia. These new statements address the risks that the drugs Aranesp,...

FDA approves nonprescription Zyrtec-D for allergies, colds.(Industry News)
December 1, 2007... The FDA has approved Zyrtec-D (cetirizine HCl 5 mg and pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg), an allergy drug, for nonprescription use in adults and children 12 years of age and older. This drug combines an antihistamine with a nasal decongestant. ...

Kiadis Pharma's lead product granted orphan drug designation.(Industry News)
December 1, 2007... Kiadis Pharma recently announced that its lead product ATIR has been granted orphan drug designation by the FDA as a therapy for immune reconstitution and prevention of Graft versus Host Disease (GvHD) following allogeneic bone marrow...

Answering the call: oil-free compressors provide a significant step forward in pharmaceutical manufacturing.(Manufacturing)
December 1, 2007... In the highly regulated industry of pharmaceutical manufacturing, compliance is king. Companies that spend the estimated $800 million to develop a new drug and absorb the cost of a nearly 80 percent failure rate in clinical trials, still have...

Differential pressure flow meter incorporates no moving parts.(Cool Technology)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The FreeFlow[TM] flow meter is a rugged, compact meter constructed of PVC, polyetherimide and polycarbonate materials. Its simple segmented wedge design offers a low cost, reliable and minimally invasive measurement...

Diaphragm valve features three-layered construction.(Cool Technology)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Supplied on the company's Type-14, Type-15, and Type-G diaphragm valves, the three-layered design provides increased safety and protection against harsh chemicals* The design provides extra safety by creating a gas...

Flowmeter suitable for process flow measurements.(Cool Technology)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The H250F sanitary variable area flowmeter is suitable for the process flow measurement of liquids, gases and saturated vapor in the pharmaceutical industry. The all-metal flowmeter contains no blind spots and meets...

Aseptic valve available with PTFE diaphragms.(Cool Technology)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NovAseptic[R] valves with spring closed valve seal for PTFE diaphragms is based on a forced cup spring technology (patent pending), which applies pressure over the diaphragm seat and maintains this pressure over...

Pipeline strainer features two types of covers.(Cool Technology)
December 1, 2007... The Model 91 fabricated tee-type pipeline strainer protects expensive pipeline system components like pumps, nozzles, and instrumentation through removal of unwanted particulate matter from the system flow. Two different types of covers, bolted...

Switchover valve minimizes plant shut down time.(Cool Technology)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Deltaflow switchover valve minimizes plant down time in overpressure situations. The Deltaflow allows users to use dual relief devices and eliminate process shut downs. When the disk on one side of the Deltaflow...

The latest pharmaceutical processing news from FDC reports.(Regulatory Update)
December 1, 2007... FDC Reports, an Elsevier Science Company, produces several weekly and monthly news periodicals of significant interest to the Pharmaceutical Processing community. Each month, Pharmaceutical Processing magazine will offer select highlights from...

FDA relaxes restrictions on live vaccine processing.(Regulatory Update)
December 1, 2007... Manufacturers of live vaccines such as those for influenza will soon be able to rely solely on process controls and, where necessary, process containment, to prevent cross-contamination of live vaccine organisms, under a recent direct final...

FDA's DTC pre-review authority will face court challenge, lawyers predict.(Regulatory Update)
December 1, 2007... FDA authority to require pre-review of direct-to-consumer television ads "likely will be tested at some point in the courts," David Ogden of WilmerHale predicted during a recent audioconference on the FDA Amendments Act. Questions about...

ADA Avandia recommendations.(Noted)
December 1, 2007... ADA Avandia recommendations: The American Diabetes Association is not changing its treatment guidelines, but is urging physicians to exercise caution in prescribing thiazolidinediones, particularly GlaxoSmithKline's Avandia (rosiglitazone)....

Entereg advisory committee.(Noted)
December 1, 2007... Entereg advisory committee: FDA's Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee will review the NDA for GlaxoSmithKline/Adolor's [micro]-opioid receptor agonist Entereg for treatment of postoperative ileus following partial or small bowel resection...