Pharmaceutical Processing articles from January 2002

Pharmaceutical Processing archives from January 2002

The state of the industry. (Editor's Pick).
January 1, 2002... The Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonprofit, independent national health care philanthropy dedicated to providing information and analysis on health issues recently released Prescription Drug Trends-A Chartbook Update. This comprehensive resource...

Stainless steel Ratchet Drive: autoclaveable. (Editor's Pick).
January 1, 2002... This 3/8" Ratchet Drive is crafted from 17-4 PH stainless steel and is manufactured to the same standards as medical and dental instruments. Its sculpted ergonomic handle is designed for a comfortable grip, making it easy and efficient to...

Sterile Grade Filters: increased throughput. (Editor's Pick).
January 1, 2002... Sartopore 2 polyethersulfone membrane filters are available in 0.45, 0.2 and 0.1 [micro]m (Mycoplasma retentive) pore sizes and are ideal for producing a sterile effluent without loss of product yield due to the low protein adsorption of its...

CIP pump: improves efficiency. (Editor's Pick).
January 1, 2002... The FZX 2000 series pharmaceutical pump improves CIP efficiency. Able to pump entrained air and provide up to 23 feet of lift, it reduces the amount of expensive high purity chemicals used in CIP and ensures consistent high-quality CIP cycles...

Custom vessels: extensive capabilities. (Editor's Pick).
January 1, 2002... Company manufactures standard and custom designs to over 70,000 gallons in carbon steel, stainless steel, hastelloy, titanium and other special alloys. Engineering is accomplished in an ASME code approved shop utilizing up-to-date CAD systems,...

Pressure relief Valve: balanced design. (Editor's Pick).
January 1, 2002... The Series 2700 valves are available in both conventional and balanced design. Set pressures range from 15 psig to 6500 psig with orifice areas from square inches. Standard valves MNPT inlet X FNPT outlet with optional female thread, socket...

New quality of data for bioprocessing bags. (Application Area).
January 1, 2002... Flexible single-use containers, or bags, have applications in biopharmaceutical processing from product conception to mass production. Their use in liquid handling creates a competitive advantage by saving time and money. In particular, by...

Serail freeze drying systems. (14th Annual Profiles).
January 1, 2002... Freeze Drying Designed For The Product Serial Freeze drying systems are based on product requirements. This approach is the most accurate, reproducible and reliable freeze drying process, even with difficult products. This is...

Vertex is the magic inside the 2158 floor scale. (14th Annual Profiles).
January 1, 2002... Just like on an automobile, a floor scale's "engine" spells the difference between an econobox and a high performance machine. That's why Mettler Toledo's 2158 floor scale, with its Vertex scale engine, is the benchmark of the industry. It's a...

Medium chain triglyceride: twice the available energy of protein or carbohydrates. (Nutraceuticals).
January 1, 2002... NEOBEE MCT is a high energy, healthy fat that is metabolized q the body. Similar to a carbohydrate, it provides fast, accessible energy for sport nutrition or feeding formulas. NEOBEE MCT is available in liquid or powdered form to work with...

Pregelatinized starch: for liquid oral dosages. (Nutraceuticals).
January 1, 2002... UNI-PURE LQ is a specially processed, pregelatinized starch, specifically designed for use in all pharmaceutical oral liquid dosage forms. The excipient exhibits excellent dispersibility, clarity and smoothness. UNI-PURE LQ is extremely...

Potassium chloride: pharmaceutical-grade. (Nutraceuticals).
January 1, 2002... Pharma K potassium chloride can improve manufacturing efficiency due to its highly consistent particle size and shape. Pharma-K meets USP, EP, BP and JP standards for use as a potassium replacement and nutrient in tablets, capsules, dialysis...

Red clover extract: higher isoflavones content allows for easier formulation. (Nutraceuticals).
January 1, 2002... Red Clover extract IFL-40 is the concentrated extract of the red clover legume, a rich source of isoflavones. At 40% isoflavones, 100 mg of IFL40 is equivalent to the daily intake of the four principles isoflavones: biochanin A, formononetin,...

Pressure-sensitive adhesive systems: for customer sensitive applications. (Nutraceuticals).
January 1, 2002... Company offers products that enhance specific applications through controlled active ingredient transmission, moisture management, and activatable and/or deactivatable properties. Product constructions range from liner-adhesive substrates to...

Mag drive sealless process pumps: feature ANSI dimensions. (Pumps).
January 1, 2002... M300 Series Magnetic Drive Sealless Process Pumps feature complete conformance with all ANSI B73.1 standard dimensions. M300 pumps eliminate leakage of toxic or hazardous liquids and are dimensionally interchangeable with chemical ANSI pumps...

Peristaltic pumps: high pressure. (Pumps).
January 1, 2002... The high-pressure 620CC and 800 series peristaltic pumps are ideal for bioprocess applications, such as dead-end filtration and tangential flow filtration. Pumps reduce down-time and offer increased pressures and flow rate capabilities. Units...

Process pumps: magnetically-driven. (Pumps).
January 1, 2002... The 3298 Tefzel (ETFE) lined process pumps for pharmaceutical service handles the most valuable or toxic fluids safely, reliably and at a minimum operational cost. Liquid-end parts are lined with a thick layer of Tefzel[R] (ETFE) for universal...

Positive displacement pump: for either pressure or vacuum applications. (Pumps).
January 1, 2002... The Busch Mink is available as a single stage or two stage vacuum pump. Vacuum or pressure is provided by two non-contacting, claw-type rotors in an oil free chamber. Wearing parts are thermally separated from the pumping chamber, leading to...

Diaphragm pumps: air operated. (Pumps).
January 1, 2002... The non-metallic pumps are machined from solid blocks of polypropylene or PTFE to ensure the highest possible stability of shape with less stress on the body. The polished sanitary pumps are USDA approved, carry the 3-A symbol and are capable...

Rehrig pacific company. (14th Annual Profiles).
January 1, 2002... Back in 1913, Rehrig Pacific started producing wooden milk crates. To solve many problems for Rehrig's customers, Rehrig converted to metal wire crates in the mid-30's. In the mid-60's, the company switched to injection-molded plastic to answer...

Smart pumps: for R&D and scale-up bioprocessing. (Pumps).
January 1, 2002... The SciPro will safely automate, optimize, and document filtration/separation procedures. Filtration performance is enhanced by controlling one pressure, and monitoring three pressures. SciPro models available with peristaltic, magnetic gear...

Diaphragm pump: sanitary. (Pumps).
January 1, 2002... Range of air driven double diaphragm pumps is manufactured in polished 316 stainless steel with diaphragms of EPDM or PTFE. The mechanism operating the diaphragm is maintenance free and ensures hygienic operation. Pumps are available in 1", 1...

Positive displacement pump: for delicate and shear sensitive products. (Pumps).
January 1, 2002... The FL II features a bi-wing rotor that reduces slip and simplifies maintenance; a simple seal design for complete CIP and SIP cleaning; and a self-draining pump housing mount. A leak detect system provides extra safety. The FL II handles...

Hygienic diaphragm pumps: feature low pump head volume. (Pumps).
January 1, 2002... Ecodos Hygienic Diaphragm Pumps feature hermetically tight, sealless construction with smooth internals, no dead space, and low hold-up volume to assure that the fluid being transferred remains pure. Conforming to 3-A, ASME BPE, EHEDG and QHD...

Batch fluid beds. (14th Annual Profiles).
January 1, 2002... Multipurpose fluid-bed processors are designed for drying, granulating, coating, layering, and spheronizing. Glatt Air Techniques, Inc., 20 Spear Rd., Ramsey, NJ 07446. Phone: 201-825-8700, Fax: 201-825-0389, www.glattair.com. Write In...

High-shear granulators. (14th Annual Profiles).
January 1, 2002... Granulators are designed to produce dense granules by mixing powder and binder solution under precisely controlled high-shear conditions. Glatt Air Techniques, Inc., 20 Spear Rd., Ramsey, NJ 07446. Phone: 201-825-8700, Fax: 201-825-0389,...

Material handling systems. (14th Annual Profiles).
January 1, 2002... Glatt offers a full line of Material Handling systems including Bin Blending Systems, IBC's, Post Hoists, Weighing, Dispensing and Milling. Systems can be designed for full product containment for potent compound manufacturing and range from...

CIP -- WIP equipment. (14th Annual Profiles).
January 1, 2002... Process equipment, including fluid beds, coating pans, mills, and high-shear granulators from Glatt, offers patented and fully automated cleaning capabilities. Glatt Air Techniques, Inc., 20 Spear Rd., Ramsey, NJ 07446. Phone:...

Emerson Process Management, Rosemount Analytical Liquid Division: advanced technology, training and support: making customs' lives easier. (14th Annual Profiles).
January 1, 2002... Emerson Process Management, Rosemount Analytical, Liquid Division has provided premium OEM analyzers to the biotech and pharmaceutical processing markets for years. Now, building on its experience, advanced technology and exceptional...

Portable Spectrometer Improves Nutraceutical Manufacturing. (Application Area).
January 1, 2002... In today's health-conscious society, consumers are purchasing more and more herbal extracts, vitamins and minerals, homeopathic products and dietary supplements. When choosing which supplements to take among the many available, consumers often...

Innovation in weir type diaphragm valve design enables cGMP compliance: new process fabrication designs, multiport divert valves, and modular valve assemblies that are offered by the major manufacturers of weir type diaphragm valves have brought innovation and value to customers with critical applications. (Application Area).
January 1, 2002... In recent years, weir type diaphragm valve designs have evolved to meet the needs of the Pharmaceutical/Bioprocessing Industries. These innovations have helped increase product yields, while maintaining or reducing costs. These designs and...

Quadro Engineering Incorporated. (14th Annual Profiles).
January 1, 2002... Quadro's recognized leadership in specialized process equipment was launched by a single idea that has stood the test of time. The founders of Quadro originated the concept of the conical mill, or "Comil[R]", and in 1976, were first to bring it...

Cynergy[R] sanitary product solutions from Entegris, Inc.: the award-winning, nonmetallic fluid handling product line capable of withstanding regular SIP and CIP cycles. (14th Annual Profiles).
January 1, 2002... Entegris introduces Cynergy[R] Weld-in-Place (WIP) equipment that allows users to permanently install a Cynergy[R] PFA process system on site. This weld equipment joins the award-winning Cynergy[R] product line of sanitary tubing, valves,...

Equipping the future of contract manufacturing: maximizing efficiency while minimizing expenditure is key. The right machinery for all applications must optimize accuracy, changeover, technological advancements, operator interface and sanitation. (Application Area).
January 1, 2002... For a contract manufacturer, seamless equipment performance is essential. Frequent, non-stop uptimes and rapid changeovers call for dependable workhorses as well as state-of-the-art technology. For Lyne Laboratories, a pharmaceutical contract...

Outsourcing in the pharmaceutical industry: how to do it right: executives have begun to focus on issues including mergers and acquisitions, integration, internal and external development and manufacturing excellence, and global distribution. (Application Area).
January 1, 2002... Until now, pharmaceutical companies have tended to focus on technology development and bringing blockbuster drugs to market. Recently, however, cost pressures, expiring patents and increased government regulations have changed the content of...

PTI Advanced Filtration Inc. (14th Annual Profiles).
January 1, 2002... Corporate Description PTI Advanced Filtration Inc has developed vast resources of experience, skill, and accumulated knowledge that support an ongoing standard of high performance. While World Headquarters are located in California, our...

Digital thermometer: thermistor-based. (QA/QC Instrumentation).
January 1, 2002... The 4400T comes with a NIST-traceable certificate of calibration and is appropriate for use as a temperature calibration standard. Unit has a range of -20 [degrees] C to 130 [degrees] C and is accurate to +/-0.03 [degrees] C from -5 [degrees] C...

Particle size analyzer: automates dry granular sieve analysis. (QA/QC Instrumentation).
January 1, 2002... The GRADEX 2000 provides automatic sample analysis and data recording, reducing testing costs and increasing test capacity without requiring additional manpower. The unit permits frequent and timely monitoring of the material being processed...

Temperature and humidity logger: NIST traceable. (QA/QC Instrumentation).
January 1, 2002... The Fax Logger, FX420, is a temperature and humidity data logger that records and sends data via fax or e-mail. Unit plugs into any standard phone outlet and can monitor temperature ranges from 0 to 100 [degrees] F and humidity ranges from 0 to...

Design of experiments software: allows for optimal process performance. (QA/QC Instrumentation).
January 1, 2002... Design-Expert[R] 6.0 software for design of experiments (DOE) provides engineers, researchers and quality professionals with the power to go beyond standard six sigma goals. This specialized DOE package not only reveals the vital factors in...

Counting system: uses new counting technology. (QA/QC Instrumentation).
January 1, 2002... The Swiftpack SV2 features an Electrostatic Sensing System that introduces intelligent inspection to the counting process. The electrostatic field creates an extremely accurate assessment of the tablet parameters and measures each against...

Potentiometric titrator: flexible enough for various needs. (QA/QC Instrumentation).
January 1, 2002... The KEM Automatic Potentiometer is designed to fit a variety of quantitative analytical needs associated with the pharmaceutical industry. In addition to common acid base tests, the unit can be used to test the purity of pharmaceutical products...

Solvent vapor monitor: continuously monitors incinerators. (QA/QC Instrumentation).
January 1, 2002... The Model 670 Series continuously monitors solvent vapor emission at the source. Continuous monitoring allows more air in the recirculation process, reducing the exhaust airflow. The incinerator has less air to process, therefore requiting less...

Cardinal Health Pharmaceutical Technologies & Services: moving to market through innovation in sterile technologies. (14th Annual Profiles).
January 1, 2002... Who We Are Cardinal Health Pharmaceutical Technologies & Services (PTS) is the global leader in drug delivery technologies, contract manufacturing, packaging and product launch services, serving the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology...

Hydraulic "Roll-On[TM] Level Loaders" streamline production: to comply with strict standards set by the FDA for minimizing product contamination, Roxane maintains its packaging areas as cleanrooms. (Application Area).
January 1, 2002... Roxane Laboratories, Inc., a manufacturer of prescription drugs, recently added state-of-the-art work positioning tables to prevent back strain for its employees working on production lines. Since the addition of seven Roll-On[TM] Level Loaders...

Watson-Marlow pumps. (14th Annual profiles).
January 1, 2002... Biotechnology -- Genetics Institute, Inc., Andover, Massachusetts, uses Watson-Marlow peristaltic pumps in the production of recombinant blood and bone proteins to assure that process fluids and buffer solutions are handled and moved...

ABC introduces breakthrough design to automate a tough cleaning job: Opti-Clean filter housing revolutionizes biopharmaceutical processing. (Application Area).
January 1, 2002... Even as the aseptic requirements of pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries have continued to grow more stringent, one area in processing has remained virtually unchanged. The maintenance of traditional multi-cartridge filter housings has...

Fette America, Inc. (14th Annual Profiles).
January 1, 2002... New in 2002!! * Triple sided PT4090 for the pharmaceutical industry. * Wash In Place (WIP) technology for the PT3090, PT2090 and PT1090. * CFR 21 Part 11 compliance. * Enhanced, user friendly touch screen control. Spare...

Ben Venue Laboratories, Inc. (Outsourcing Services).
January 1, 2002... Services Offered: Alone among all other contract manufacturers, Ben Venue has the ability to produce clinical to commercial batches of both liquid or lyophilized sterile products. Our major services include: * Aseptic filling *...

Industrial Testing Laboratories, Inc. (Outsourcing Services).
January 1, 2002... Services: First established in 1923, Industrial Testing Laboratories, Inc. has remained tree to its core business of providing both routine and non-routine testing services to the pharmaceutical industry. Our outstanding staff of veteran...

Glatt contract services. (Outsourcing Services).
January 1, 2002... Services: Glatt's solid dosage R&D capabilities include formulation development, process development and optimization, process scale-up, clinical trial material production, on-site process consultation, and technology transfer to...

Equity packaging. (Outsourcing Services).
January 1, 2002... Services: Equity Packaging serves as a complete packaging support group to the Pharmaceutical, Consumer Products, HBA and Food industries. Our staff consists of Packaging Engineers, Graphics Designers and Mechanical Engineers, to assure...

O'Hara Technologies, Inc. (14th Annual Profiles).
January 1, 2002... Corporate Description Gil O'Hara founded O'Hara Technologies, Inc., in January 1976 when the company began manufacturing process equipment for the food, pharmaceutical, and confectionery industries. The company has evolved by focusing its...

Johnson Matthey catalysts & chemicals division. (Outsourcing Services).
January 1, 2002... Services: Johnson Matthey is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Platinum Group Metal (PGM) heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts. Johnson Matthey provides high-throughput screening services for the identification of optimal catalysts...

Sartorious. (Outsourcing Services).
January 1, 2002... Product Line: Sartorius supplies filtration and validation products to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Service/Technical Staff: Sartorius operates six manufacturing facilities throughout Europe, North America and...

Bodycote Broutman Inc. (Outsourcing Services).
January 1, 2002... Product Line: Our business is to provide technical information and expertise using our multidisciplinary technical talents and facilities to solve problems or to help our clients solve problems related to the performance of materials and...

Fluid Air, Inc. (Outsourcing Services).
January 1, 2002... Product Line: Fluid Air is a "full service" vendor for solid dosage process equipment. Our expertise include: * fluid bed processors, high shear mixers, size reduction, solvent handling, extrusion/mammerizing, and materials...

Nutritional Laboratories Int'l., Inc. (Outsourcing Services).
January 1, 2002... Services: NLI is a full service, turnkey dietary supplement and prescription drug contract manufacturing and laboratory services company. Our focus is on solid dosage product manufacturing and full bottle packaging capabilities. Product...

OSG Norwich Pharmaceuticals. (Outsorcing Services).
January 1, 2002... Product Line: Outsourcing Services Group is a leading global supplier of outsourced manufacturing and packaging services. The pharmaceutical division is comprised of ISG Norwich Pharmaceuticals -- located in Norwich, NY and OSG Ivers-Lee...

MicroStat Laboratories, Inc.: (formerly: M-Con Technologies) (Outsourcing Services).
January 1, 2002... Product Line: Microcontamination testing and particle analysis and identification for pharmaceutical drugs and solutions, including USP Water. Featuring liquid particle counting, airborne particle counting, scanning electron microscope and...

Eastwood Printing. (Outsourcing Services).
January 1, 2002... Services: Eastwood Printing is a large commercial printer in Denver, Colorado. Our client base is varied and not specific to the pharmaceutical industry. We specialize in the formats that would provide package inserts with detailed folds,...

Chemir/Polytech Laboratories, Inc. (Outsourcing Services).
January 1, 2002... Services: As a contract analytical laboratory, Chemir/ Polytech Laboratories, Inc. develops customized solutions for the most difficult challenges facing the pharmaceutical industry today. Using state-of-the-art analytical tools and the...

Stiefel Research Institute. (14th Annual Profiles).
January 1, 2002... Corporate Description The August C. Stiefel Research (SRI), a subsidiary of Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. provides comprehensive contract technical support services to the pharmaceutical industry. SRI occupies a 52,000 square foot facility...

Prescription for hazardous pharmaceutical cleaning: faced with a maximum environmental compliance level of 5-10 micrograms/cubic meter required considerations in the design, equipment selection, ease of operation, and operator protection. (Application Area).
January 1, 2002... When one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies was faced with cleaning their facility in order to comply with Clean Air Standards, they chose the HazVac Central Vacuum Cleaning System. Design engineers researched many options and...

Validation assistance: on-site. (Validation).
January 1, 2002... On-Site Validation Assistance allows the company to go to a facility and validate Calibration Manager"[R] software and the Calibration Manager modules. Company works with each individual facility's validation and/or IT groups to ensure best...

Validation Testing and Services Program: full service. (Validation).
January 1, 2002... The FACTS[R] Validation Testing and Services Program provides essential validation services faster, easier and better. Program delivers complete filter microbiological and analytical testing in 30 days. The program features the: Confidence[R]...