Pharmaceutical Processing articles from February 2005

Pharmaceutical Processing archives from February 2005

The great RFID experiment.(From the Editor)
February 1, 2005... RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) has been touted as a great way for manufacturers and retailers to track and trace their products. But as with most technology intended for general use that is then adapted for use in the pharmaceutical...

Electronic descalers designed for large-diameter industrial pipe.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2005... UL-listed ScaleBlaster line of electronic descalers handle standard diameters of non-steel pipe from 12" to 40" and of steel pipe from 4" to 26". A microprocessor in the control unit sends out a unique square-wave current that rapidly sweeps...

Air knives available in numerous configurations.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2005... Product line includes centrifugal and regenerative blowers, custom blower packages and enclosures, air knife systems, and numerous accessories. Two inch stainless steel manifolds feature a single 4" inlet and multiple 2" outlets allowing users...

Marking system operates in real time.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2005... Laser coding, marking and printing system allows a safe, high contrast image to be formed onto products such as pills and capsules. The process uses a unique chemistry which reacts with a beam of low power laser light, changing color, and...

High-resolution ID readers capable of high-speed operation.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2005... The In-Sight 5410 is capable of reading at line speeds in excess of 7,200 parts per minute. The In-Sight 5411 offers high-resolution for a larger field of view to handle greater variation in the position and orientation of codes on parts and...

Lab pure water system designed for small volume users.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2005... The compact Direct-Q 3 system supplies both pure (Type 3) water for basic applications such as final glassware rinsing and ultrapure (Type 1) water for critical applications such as HPLC mobile-phase preparation. Reverse osmosis produces pure...

Modular print and apply labeler adaptable to various requirements.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2005... The 2000 Series' modular design makes it easily adaptable to various production requirements and equally easy to incorporate new technology by simply swapping component options rather than purchasing a new system. A single system can easily be...

Powder transfer system offers high containment levels.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2005... The ChargePoint high containment powder transfer system can achieve nanogram levels of containment. The fully actuated system reduces the need for operator involvement to a minimum. When used in con junction with an assisted lift, the fully...

Sanitary crusher features easy interior access.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2005... The DELUMPER[R] $4 series is precision built to meet the stringent standards of the pharmaceutical industries. This unit is highly effective in reducing sticky, caked or wet solids to a desired output size without over-working, churning, or...

Non-spill couplings available in ABS material.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2005... The NS4 ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) non-spill couplings provide a lightweight, durable, compact, and economical replacement for expensive metal non-spill couplings, ball valves, and spill-prone fittings. The main components of the NS4...

Pipe Gaskets designed for use in product trials and regular service.(What's hot: processing components)
February 1, 2005... Universal Pipe Gaskets enable maintenance engineers to standardize their gasket applications across steel, glass-lined steel, and FRP systems wherever a non-metallic gasket can be used. Gaskets are designed to seal reliably, conform to...

Level sensors designed for harsh environments.(What's hot: processing components)
February 1, 2005... Liquid level sensor assemblies are designed for use in high pressure, high temperature or corrosive environments. These bulkhead-penetrating sensor assemblies are available in capacitance or conductivity styles and may incorporate thermocouple...

Batch Coater offers containment feature.(Controlled environments: cool technology)
February 1, 2005... The Accela-Cota Spectrum Batch Coater offers advanced coating technologies and enables the entire spectrum of tablet coating while providing the ability to coat under high containment. Features include: coating of low dosage, high potency...

Containment system offers maximum efficiency with low operating costs.(Controlled environments: cool technology)
February 1, 2005... ABSOLUT filtration/containment systems are designed for the containment and removal of active compounds and toxic product dust during pharmaceutical production. The system provides an extremely low airborne dust level during handling via the...

Controlled environment chamber is completely integrated.(Controlled environments: cool technology)
February 1, 2005... The ETS Model 532 is a completely integrated, microprocessor controlled system including state-of-the-art operating systems designed to control humidity from >10-95% R.H. with an accuracy of [+ or -]2% at 72[degrees]F (22[degrees]C) at the...

Photostability chambers meet option 1 and 2 of ICH requirements.(Controlled environments: cool technology)
February 1, 2005... The 6500 Series photostability chambers are designed specifically to meet all ICH Option 1 and 2 requirements for photostability testing Option 1 chambers provide simultaneous UVA and VIS exposure with D65 lamps Option 2 units, with fluorescent...

Tapping the potential of antisense drugs.(Cover Story)
February 1, 2005... Antisense Oligonucleotides (AO) belong to a class of drugs that are currently being developed for the treatment of fatal diseases, and differ from small molecule therapeutics in their mechanism of action. Once these drugs become commercially...

Interface tools assist with network implementation.(Controlled environments: process control)
February 1, 2005... AS-interface tools help implement an effective AS-I Network. The Bus Terminator allows users to potentially double the total length of an AS-interface network. The AS-interface Tune can almost triple the total network length by strengthening...

Temperature transmitter features integrated LED display.(Controlled environments: process control)
February 1, 2005... The HT-780 Series RH Temperature Transmitters feature stainless steel probes from 8 to 20 inches in length. They have a linear 4 to 20 mA 2-wire output directly proportional to 0 to 100% RH and -50 to +200[degrees]C (-58 to +392[degrees]F)...

Valve designed for low pressure/vacuum conveying.(Controlled environments: material handling)
February 1, 2005... Valve is designed specifically for low pressure/vacuum conveying, bulk material handling and air flow systems. Valve features outboard bearings and thumb bolts for tool-free service. By design the shaft/flap assembly and bearings can easily be...

Lift and seal drum dumper is intrinsically safe.(Controlled environments: material handling)
February 1, 2005... The Lift & Seal System is designed to discharge various sized drums into a receiving hopper at 36 above floor level. Unit hydraulically seals drums to a 304 stainless steel pour cone for dust-tight operation, while a 6" discharge angle promotes...

Ampac Packaging announces acquisition of Flexicon, Inc.(Industry News)
February 1, 2005... Ampac Packaging, LLC (Ampac) recently acquired Flexicon, Inc., Cary, IL for an undisclosed amount. Flexicon is a manufacturer of high-performance, flexible packaging materials for the pharmaceutical, medical, healthcare, chemical, food and...

VNE appoints Frank "Chip" Manning to Director of Sales, Bio-Pharm USA.(Industry News)
February 1, 2005... VNE Corporation has named Frank "Chip" Manning as Director of Sales, BioPharm Products USA. VNE Corporation is the U. S. subsidiary of the Neumo--Ehrenberg Group operating more than 20 companies worldwide. VNE manufactures and distributes...

DPT Laboratories and Bradley Pharmaceuticals solidify manufacturing partnership.(Industry News)
February 1, 2005... DPT Laboratories, Ltd. and its affiliate DPT Lakewood Inc. recently announced that it reached agreement with Bradley Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to continue a manufacturing agreement for Zonalon[TM], a topical dermatological preparation, and other...

Keith Conerly joins USP as director, quality assurance.(Industry News)
February 1, 2005... The US. Pharmacopeia (USP) is pleased to welcome Keith Conerly as its new director, quality assurance. Mr. Conerly comes to USP with extensive laboratory and quality assurance experience from Dow Chemical Company, where he held various...

DOR BioPharma and Cambrex begin manufacturing process agreement for RiVax.(Industry News)
February 1, 2005... DOR BioPharma, Inc. and a subsidiary of Cambrex Corporation have entered into an agreement with respect to process development for potential large scale production of DOR's proprietary ricin vaccine, RiVax. Under the agreement, Cambrex will...

Patheon completes MOVA acquisition.(Industry News)
February 1, 2005... Patheon Inc. recently completed the acquisition of MOVA Pharmaceutical Corporation, a leading U.S. prescription pharmaceutical contract manufacturer located in Puerto Rico, U.S.A. "This acquisition marks a major achievement in Patheon's...

Novo Nordisk announces two appointments in the United States.(Industry News)
February 1, 2005... Novo Nordisk has announced two key appointments in the United States intended to help accelerate the company's growth and presence in this important market. Joe Young has been named associate vice president of diabetes brand leadership,...

Shakers offer stackable design.(Biopharmaceutical processing: cool technology)
February 1, 2005... Shakers are designed for labs needing high capacity but lacking floor space to accommodate multiple console style units. Shakers may be stacked up to three high without performance limitations. Stainless steel interior with coved corners is...

Pump designed for liquid metering process development.(Biopharmaceutical processing: cool technology)
February 1, 2005... The new 2-1 Development Unit provides process development versatility for liquid metering applications. Flow rates up to 50 ml/min can be delivered by the compact unit's single-piston pump and easy-to-use controls. Pump can be controlled with...

Biopharmaceutical fittings offered with material test reports.(Biopharmaceutical processing: cool technology)
February 1, 2005... Material Test Reports will have a unique reference ID for the batch number that identifies the item number, the item description, the company's purchase order number, the date of manufacture, and all heat certs used in manufacture. These...

In-line mixer offers extremely intensive mixing.(Biopharmaceutical processing: cool technology)
February 1, 2005... Mixer has been specially designed to achieve extremely intensive mixing while maintaining very short residence times. As a result small quantities of additives can be mixed with a relatively high, continuous process stream in a very brief time....

Molded silicone stoppers and sealing systems for aseptic applications.(Biopharmaceutical processing: cool technology)
February 1, 2005... Molded silicone components consist of stoppers and sealing systems for carboys and vessels, bottles, laboratory equipment, and process and storage containers. Components are made from Class VI, platinum-cured silicone elastomer for purity....

Depth filter cartridge construction maximizes service life and flow rates.(Biopharmaceutical processing: cool technology)
February 1, 2005... The DeltaMax depth filter cartridge is an absolute-rated all-polypropylene filter available with removal ratings of 0.5 [micro]m, 1 [micro]m, 3 [micro]m, 5 [micro]m, 10 [micro]m, 20 [micro]m, 40 [micro]m and 70 [micro]m. Spiral construction...

Increased virus filter capacity improves biopharm manufacturing.(Biopharmaceutical processing: cool technology)
February 1, 2005... The Ultipor[R] VF UDV20 virus filter improves biopharmaceutical manufacturing. By combining the Ultipor VF DV20 membrane with the Ultipleat[R] cartridge the new UDV20 virus filter offers up to six square meters of surface area in a single...

Production-scale fermenter offers modular design.(Biopharmaceutical processing: cool technology)
February 1, 2005... The BioFlo Pro line of fermenters has been expanded to include models sized 75-1,500 Liters. Units are modular in design, offering ready customization, quick delivery, and the ability to expand system capabilities as needs change. All utilize...

Solenoid pivot valve manages complex flow operations.(Biopharmaceutical processing: cool technology)
February 1, 2005... Inert, space-saving, manifold-mountable solenoid operated pivot valve features a low internal volume design in a 2-way or 3-way configuration that minimizes carry over during precision mixing or dispensing of high purity or aggressive fluids....

Bag dump station ensures clean/dust-controlled area.(Biopharmaceutical processing: material handling)
February 1, 2005... Station is designed to ensure a clean, dust-controlled environment while making unloading bagged materials easy. As material is unloaded, the bag dump station's fan draws dust-laden air away from the operator. Dust is routed to the continuous...

Suspended magnets designed for difficult applications.(Biopharmaceutical processing: material handling)
February 1, 2005... The SP Series 600 Suspended Permanent magnets are ideal for separation applications on wet or dry, fine or coarse materials. They require no power source and operate virtually maintenance-free. Magnets use an Erium-powered circuit which is long...

Full-view flow indicator meets sterile service needs.(Biopharmaceutical processing: processing components)
February 1, 2005... Indicators provide operators with 360 views of virtually any process fluid. Units come in eleven sizes with the standard hygienic clamp connections or optional orbital weld connections. Design provides a smooth internal transition between the...

Pipe mounting collars for stainless steel pipe and hose.(Biopharmaceutical processing: processing components)
February 1, 2005... Collars clamp securely onto standard size stainless steel pipe and hose and have either one or two flat surfaces for mounting onto another flat surface or stacking on top of each other. Collars are ideal for processes that require occasional...

Agitator for viscous products.(Biopharmaceutical processing: processing equipment)
February 1, 2005... Unit is designed with crossbars that rotate in the opposite direction and scrapers that clean the inside vessel walls, designed for up to 2 million centipoise. Lee Industries, Inc. Process Systems & Equipment, Philipsburg, PA 16866. Call...

Bags designed for absolute filtration applications.(Biopharmaceutical processing: processing equipment)
February 1, 2005... The ACCUGAF Series 500 bags have an all-welded, multi-pleated construction that increases the surface area of the bag Filter bags have a prefiltration layer and a complex design of final filtration layers. This permits the removal of difficult...

Weighing system available for high precision dosing.(Biopharmaceutical processing: processing equipment)
February 1, 2005... The Modulo WMH weighing platform and WM weighing modules offer split second milligram range weighing for applications, optimizing the use of valuable materials and reducing cycle downtime Modulo units can be integrated into an existing process,...

Disperser incorporates ingredients in a single pass.(Biopharmaceutical processing: processing equipment)
February 1, 2005... The Ytron's rotor/stator provides intense shearing of powders prior to hydration, to produce homogenous dispersions that are free of lumps and "fish-eyes" A near-perfect vacuum permits concentrations up to 25% by weight to be generated. ...

Leak detectors find leaks in whole case cartons/boxes.(Biopharmaceutical processing: packaging)
February 1, 2005... The LeakMatic in-line and LeakPointer stand-alone non-destructive package leak testers monitor packages to provide a reliable water-free leak test of shipping cases and/or individual boxes containing pharmaceuticals and other products. ...

Thermal transfer coders can be quickly reconfigured.(Biopharmaceutical processing: packaging)
February 1, 2005... The SmartDate[R] 5 line of thermal transfer coders includes the SmartDate 5 and 5s. The SmartDate 5 offers the ability to quickly and easily perform re-configuration from intermittent or continuous mode in under five minutes and changing the...

INTERPHEX 2005 Conference: continuing education for continuous improvement.(Interphex 2005 Update)
February 1, 2005... The concept of continuous improvement--principle of quality management which aims at improving efficiency by optimizing a process and eliminating wasted efforts--is not new. But it has only recently begun to be applied to the pharmaceutical...

Clean room chairs built for more support.(Cleanrooms: cool technology)
February 1, 2005... MM Series ergonomic chairs feature added back support, greater seating comfort and are designed for heavy-duty use in clean rooms. Chairs feature a taller and wider backrest plus a wider and deeper seat with four-way contouring and waterfall...

Midsize display data loggers are ideal for monitoring clean rooms.(Cleanrooms: cool technology)
February 1, 2005... Data Loggers with alarms and SD flash memory cards are compliant with the company's SECURE software to meet all 21 CFR Part 11 regulatory needs featuring a user ID and password, audit trail, and encrypted data. Features include: high/low alarm,...

Full featured portable counter designed for airborne particles.(Cleanrooms: cool technology)
February 1, 2005... The LASAIR[R] II 310B counter provides complete monitoring features in a compact, convenient package that weighs only 15.5 pounds. The 310B counts particles at 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5, 0, and 10.0 microns, making it ideal for verifying ASHRAE...

Self-emptying material handling bin eliminates the possibility of clean room contamination.(Cleanrooms: cool technology)
February 1, 2005... The VACU-BIN Self-Emptying Material Handling Bin is specifically designed for vacuum loading systems using pick-up wands to load dry, free-flowing material. The VACU-BIN allows material to unload without creating "starvation" holes at the...

Pressure relief system designed for use in hygienic applications.(Cleanrooms: processing components)
February 1, 2005... The Hygienic Opti-Gard features a non-fragmenting, reverse-acting rupture disc with a smooth, uninterrupted surface finish to reduce contamination and maximize SIP and CIP procedures. System has a performance tolerance of only 5% across a wide...

Sealless gear pump design eliminates leakage.(Cleanrooms: processing components)
February 1, 2005... The Mag Drive[R] 855 Series features a pump drive that turns an outer magnet, whose force passes through a stationary O-ring sealed canister to turn an inner magnet, which drives the pump shaft without the need for seals. Pump features include...

Valve provides protection against flow reversal.(Cleanrooms: processing components)
February 1, 2005... Expanded line of 30 and 40 swing check valves are designed to protect sensitive dry bulk contents at temperatures up to 350E The valves provide low-resistance and full-flow performance. The computer-generated design eliminates flow restrictions...

Cooling units designed for small enclosures.(Cleanrooms: processing components)
February 1, 2005... Thermoelectric Air Conditioner features a 200 BTU/HR rating in a compact 8 1/4 0 H x 60 W footprint. Unit is constructed to NEMA 4X standards for indoor and outdoor use and is available with cooling and heating configurations in a through-mount...

High flow portable particle counters feature updated user interface.(Cleanrooms: cool technology)
February 1, 2005... The SOLAIR 3200+ and 5200+ feature user-friendly graphical user interfaces that make full use of the 5.7 inch backlit color touchscreen. This new interface enables quick instrument configuration, alphanumeric labeling of locations, and...

Filters designed stringent for air purity requirements.(Cleanrooms: cool technology)
February 1, 2005... Microguard 99 filters are available in 99.97%, 99.99% and 99.999% efficiencies on 0.3 microns. A wide variety of cell side materials is offered, including, wood, steel and aluminum, with other options to meet specific operating conditions....

Line of cleanroom consumables includes wipes and mops.(Cleanrooms: cool technology)
February 1, 2005... Wipers and mops are offered in a variety of sizes and styles, laundered in an ISO Class 1 at 0.1 [micro]M cleanroom laundry. Products are also offered sterilized for use in the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotech industries. The wipers...

Bio/pharm cleanroom designed for easy sterilization.(Cleanrooms: cool technology)
February 1, 2005... The all-steel BioSafe Modular Cleanroom is designed for analysis and packaging of bio/pharmaceutical materials. Made of double-wall 304/316 stainless or powder-coated steel, this enclosure features ultra-smooth interior walls with radius...

HHS nominee pledges to protect FDA "brand"; commissioner coming soon.(Regulatory Update)
February 1, 2005... Upholding the trustworthiness of the FDA "brand" will be one of Michael Leavitt's priorities as HHS Secretary, the nominee said during his Jan. 18 confirmation hearing before the Senate Health Committee as reported by The Pink Sheet. FDA,...

USP launches monograph campaign; adopts "flexible" policy.(Regulatory Update)
February 1, 2005... The U.S. Pharmacopeia has launched a multifaceted monograph acquisition campaign targeting the 2,000 marketed substances for which monographs have not yet been developed. The needed monographs include 1,605 for drug products, 343 for drug...

PhRMA annual meeting.(Noted)
February 1, 2005... PhRMA annual meeting: The Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America annual meeting will be held March 17 & 18 at the Ritz-Carlton in downtown Washington, D.C.

Cell therapies for joint repair/regeneration.(Noted)
February 1, 2005... Cell therapies for joint repair/regeneration: The first meeting of FDA's Cellular, Tissue & Gene Therapies Advisory Committee on March 3-4 will address cellular therapies for joint surface repair and regeneration. The panel is the former...

Flu vaccine strain selection.(Noted)
February 1, 2005... Flu vaccine strain selection: Influenza virus strains to be included in the vaccine for the 20052006 season will be reviewed by FDA's Vaccines & Related Biological Products Advisory Committee Feb. 16. Committee will hear updates on FDA's...

Pfizer's lasofoxifene is Oporia.(Noted)
February 1, 2005... Pfizer's lasofoxifene is Oporia: Pfizer's selective estrogen receptor modulator lasofoxifene carries the trade name Oporia. The drug was co-developed with Ligand, with an NDA for osteoporosis treatment submitted to FDA in August 2004. A...

Novartis names once-yearly zoledronic acid Aclasta.(Noted)
February 1, 2005... Novartis names once-yearly zoledronic acid Aclasta: Aclasta will be the trade name for Novartis' once-yearly I.V. infusion formulation of zoledronic acid for treatment of Paget's disease. The priority review date on the Aclasta NDA is in March,...