Pharmaceutical Processing articles from June 2004

Pharmaceutical Processing archives from June 2004

The summer of our discontent?(From the Editor)
June 1, 2004... The hot and hazy days of summer are just around the corner and with it comes the addition of ten new countries to the European Union, all of which have the potential to strengthen Europe's position in the life sciences sector. The question...

Electromagnetic flowmeter provides compact design, high reliability and accuracy.(What's Hot)
June 1, 2004... The 3A certified BATCHFLUX with BATCHCONTROL, an integrated control module, offers a compact design ideal for tight space requirements, The BATCHFLUX includes a unique ceramic liner to meet the demands of CIP and SIP processes. Enhancing...

Code reading software provides high read rates.(What's Hot)
June 1, 2004... IDMax, is designed for Direct Part Mark Identification (DPMI), a fast emerging segment of the industrial ID market that involves directly marking parts with permanent two-dimensional (2D) Data Matrix codes, then reading those codes quickly and...

TOC Analyzer meets USP 643 and EP 2.2.44 requirements.(What's Hot)
June 1, 2004... The 550 TOC Analyzer uses proven UV Oxidation technology to rapidly and accurately measure Total Organic Carbon in pure and ultrapure water applications, with continuous online monitoring, point-of-use and portable monitoring capabilities. This...

Liquid filler fills vials and infusion bottles at up to 400 CPM.(What's Hot)
June 1, 2004... The FLC liquid pharmaceutical filling system fills vials and infusion bottles at up to 400 containers per minute in continuous motion, with fill volumes between 0.2 and 500 milliliters. The infeed turntable on the FLC meets aseptic production...

Tubing offers low temperature flexibility with tearing/fatigue resistance.(What's Hot)
June 1, 2004... Suprene[R] TPR tubing is produced under Good Manufacturing Practices using first-quality, polypropylene-based thermoplastic rubber. Suprene offers excellent low-temperature flexibility, is lighter in weight than comparable sizes of rubber...

Multi-Axis auger filler increases productivity.(Processing Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The Multi-Axis 3500 Series Servo III Digitronic[R] can be configured to accommodate any number of axis from 2 to 12, with a distance between fill tubes from 2.5" to 9.0" on center. Operators control the multi-axis auger filler with a compact...

Size reduction equipment offers one-step milling and conveying.(Processing Equipment)
June 1, 2004... System features a Comil[R] and a Quadro Vac[R] connected in series. The Comil features a vacuum infeed chute for connection to a sanitary flexible hose and a pick-up wand. The discharge of the Comil is connected to the Quadro Vac. Operators use...

Fiber drum lifter designed for clean rooms.(Processing Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The VT180 Handlers are vacuum tube lifters that feature electropolished 304 stainless steel construction, a white hose cover, and can include pick-up heads with an adjustable side-support for fiber drums. Featuring interchangeable vacuum heads...

Sanitary filter housing features full drainability for CIP operations.(Processing Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Multi-cartridge Advanta filter housings meet ASME standards for a fully drainable design. In addition, each housing is provided with complete documentation to support rapid process validation. The filter housings are also designed and built as...

Ethernet process control provides wireless connectivity.(Processing Components)
June 1, 2004... The Wireless Link Module (WLM) is a bi-directional, spread spectrum wireless module that employs Intelligent Spectrum Frequency Hopping technology and 32 bit CRC error correction for secure communications. Available models support Ethernet or...

Laminar flow hoods provide sterile work areas.(Processing Components)
June 1, 2004... The Model SS-330-PFH Positive Flow Hood and Model SS-448-PLF Positive Laminar Flow Hoods use patented technology to provide purified air for a variety of clean room procedures. Positive pressure hoods incorporate a powerful fan on top and use a...

Indicators allow remote monitoring of rupture disks.(Processing Components)
June 1, 2004... The RDI series of indicators can be used with metal or graphite rupture disks and is compatible with virtually any system media. This can be used as part of a digital communication center or linked to a monitoring system. The RDI Series...

Sealing material offers quality, compliance and safety.(Processing Components)
June 1, 2004... Fluoraz[R] combines the steam and caustic resistance of EPDM with the heat resistance of a fluoroelastomer, providing an ideal solution for SIP and CIP applications. Fluoraz 784 and 890 are FDA compliant, in addition both compounds along with...

Digital plant architecture speeds key biopharm drugs to market.(Cover Story)
June 1, 2004... Genzyme Corporation of Cambridge, Mass. has seen a major reduction in the time needed for validation due to its recent installation of digital plant architecture supplied by Emerson Process Management. Genzyme Corporation is a global...

Wide mouth jars added to PET line.(Packaging Components)
June 1, 2004... Expanded line of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) jars now includes 25-ounce and 32-ounce styles. Both jars have an 89-400 neck finish and are ideal for a wide variety of products. Other sizes in the line include a 4-ounce "low-profile"...

Glass bottle line consists of multi-use sampling and storage containers.(Packaging Components)
June 1, 2004... Valumetric Bottles are graduated in milliliters and ounces making them ideal not only for use as sample bottles, but also for dry powders and specimen storage. Bottles are available in either Convenience Packs, small pack quantities for more...

Polypropylene copolymer packaging bottles are leak-proof and unbreakable.(Packaging Components)
June 1, 2004... Bottles are available in four sizes-125ml, 500ml, 1-liter and 2 liters. Various closure options are available, including a tamper-evident HDPE closure with a valve seal or a LDPE liner. Also available is a tamper-evident HDPE closure with a...

Luer container adapter fits any 28mm vial or container neck finish.(Packaging Components)
June 1, 2004... Adapter provides a unique method for using any standard Luer-Lok syringe with rigid packaging components--plastic, glass or metal The adapter is injection molded in an FDA approved resin--polypropylene--which can be custom colored to match...

Pumps.(Cool Technology)
June 1, 2004... Pumps are a mainstay in every pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. Whether they are designed to move air, gas, water or high-value pharmaceutical compounds; pharmaceutical-grade pumps need to be both sanitary and highly reliable. The...

Miniature high pressure ultra-low flow pumps.(Cool Technology)
June 1, 2004... High-pressure micro annular gear pumps offer precise and accurate fluid delivery. For maximum dosage accuracy, the micro annular gear pumps feature high precision rotors that provide tight flow rate control, even at differential pressures as...

Pump offers increased air efficiency and improved performance.(Cool Technology)
June 1, 2004... The Ultra-Matic 20 high efficiency pump features a redesigned air section that provides increased pump performance while requiring less compressed air to operate. Unit features a pumping capacity of up to 200 gpm. The pump's increased...

Washdown pump designed for biopharmaceutical processing applications.(Cool Technology)
June 1, 2004... The 520 NEMA 4X line of peristaltic pumps feature a NEMA 4X washdown sealed enclosure. Designed for accurate metering, dosing and transferring of corrosive or sensitive fluids, the new 520 series is ideal for fermentation and biotech and...

Load monitor protects pumps and processes from breakdowns.(Cool Technology)
June 1, 2004... The PS20 load monitor accurately and reliably detects abnormal over- and underload situations. Early detection and intervention decreases production downtime, increases pump life cycle, and avoids expensive repair costs. Using the electric...

Regenerative turbine vane pump designed for low-flow, high-head pumping.(Cool Technology)
June 1, 2004... The Magnatex[R] MPT Series Regenerative Turbine Vane Pump is designed specifically for small flows at medium to high heads. This close-coupled, magnetically driven, seal-less pump features a turbine vane impeller and rare earth Neodymium...

Speed to market! The BIOPHEX 2004 conference helps put your products on the fast track to commercialization.(BIOPHEX 2004 Update)
June 1, 2004... As increasing numbers of biopharmaceutical products emerge from the laboratory and into production, plotting the right path to market becomes more important than ever. Until now, the biopharmaceutical industry has concentrated most of its...

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing.(Cool Technology)
June 1, 2004... The importance of the biopharmaceutical Segment of the industry cannot be underestimated. From identifying new potential compounds to keeping the new product pipeline well stocked, biopharmaceutical research and development activites are...

Peristaltic Filling Systems offer precise filling and fast, efficient clean-up validation.(Cool Technology)
June 1, 2004... The Multi Filling System offers a seamless process in which the sterile product comes into contact with only the medically graded silicone tubing and filling needle. When the process is completed, the tubing can be easily cleaned, or treated as...

Disposable depth filter designed for pilot through large-scale biotech drug manufacturing.(Cool Technology)
June 1, 2004... The SUPRAclean depth filter is used for efficient and economical clarification and prefiltration of biological solutions used to manufacture recombinant protein-based drugs, vaccines and blood products. The disposable design eliminates the...

Pilot laboratory test unit designed for membrane filtration.(Cool Technology)
June 1, 2004... The DSS Pilot Unit Combi M39/M3.8 is a pilot laboratory test unit that provides improved testing of spiral membranes and plate-and-frame membranes. This pilot unit is ideal for selective flat sheet membrane screenings, pilot-scale spiral tests...

Package analyzer monitors oxygen quality of low head space packages.(Cool Technology)
June 1, 2004... Analyzers provide fast, accurate, reproducible, low-cost and non-operator dependent readings. Analyzed packages include vials, parenterals, transdermals and medical devices. Units accommodate difficult to measure, low headspace packages by...

Steam skid evaluates sanitary gaskets, diaphragms and seal.(Cool Technology)
June 1, 2004... Testing system evaluates sanitary gaskets, diaphragms and seals for use in the pharmaceutical, bio-pharmaceutical and other hygienic fluid handling industries. The system features a dedicated steam generator, actuated ball and diaphragm valves,...

Resin transfer molding tanks available in four materials.(Processing Equipment)
June 1, 2004... RTM tanks are available in polypropylene, polyethylene, PVDF and Halar. The tanks use matched molds, and a pre-mixed, rapid-cure resin and catalyst system injected under pressure, to produce a seamless, one-piece tank that is smooth on both the...

Softgel encapsulators produce consistent results.(Processing Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The BCM-R&D allows research work to be easily scaled-up to larger production batches without changing developmental operation parameters. CMS Technologies, LLC Use INFOINK 4F1153 or Call 800-369-8814 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Lab roller compactor for research and testing.(Processing Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The Model B050PH compactor is self-contained in a compact, free-standing unit with all drive components separated from the material processing path and washdown-protected by a cabinet enclosure made of 316L stainless steel. Material contact...

Hot oil systems evenly heat jacketed tanks.(Processing Equipment)
June 1, 2004... System has a pre-engineered and proven design that has been tested under continuous operation at temperatures to 650[degrees]E Low watt density Incoloy 800 sheath heating elements are arranged to provide even heat inside the tube bundle. A...

Considerations for buffer filtration.(Solutions)
June 1, 2004... The objective of this paper is to consider the requirements such as compatibility, wettablility and strength for a 0.2 micron sterilizing grade filter for buffer filtration applications. It will also address issues related to filter system...

In-line emulsifier offers pumping capability.(Processing Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The Ytron Z Emulsifier with pumping tool has been designed to provide continuous in-line high shear mixing, emulsifying and homogenizing while eliminating the requirement for infeed and/or discharge pumps The toothed rotor/stator tooling is...

Static injection mixer beta ratio matches flow requirements.(Processing Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Mixer is a fixed plate unit that installs easily in-line and into which one or more fluids are injected and rapidly mixed by a combination of alternate vortex shedding and intense shear zone turbulences. Featuring beta ratios from 0.7 to 09,...

Filling and capping machine accommodates unstable tubes.(Processing Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The fully automated FMB210TU can fill volumes from 25 [micro]L and over with an accuracy of +/-1% or better. The validation-friendly peristaltic filling system features disposable tubing and filling needle contact parts to speed product...

Weigh Scale Module reads and conditions weight and diagnostic data.(Processing Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The HI 1769-WS CompactLogix[R] Weigh Scale Module is a single channel PLC-style weigh scale module optimized for use with Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1500 and CompactLogix controllers. Unit reads and conditions weight and diagnostic data supplied...

Ergonomically enhanced environmental chamber.(Processing Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Ergonomically designed chamber features controllers located at eye-level on the chamber door rather than at the top of the chamber. The feature allows more visibility of the controller's LED display for the chamber's temperature and/or humidity...

Media Containment Unit reduces fugitive emissions.(Processing Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The Media Containment Unit (MCU) is an accessory to the company's line of ball valves and offers a secondary seal in addition to the primary stem sealing capacity of the valves. The unit has been engineered to provide increased environmental...

Vibration monitor detects bearing failures and unbalanced shafts.(Processing Components)
June 1, 2004... Octavis detects rolling element bearing failures and shaft unbalance conditions on critical plant equipment Unit is permanently mounted on plant equipment to continuously monitor a machine's operating condition through vibration analysis. The...

Heavy-duty LCD displays are NEMA 4 rated.(Processing Components)
June 1, 2004... FPI Series LCD displays now include a 19" and 21.3" display. Options include stainless steel front panels; touch screens; NTSC video and rack mounts. Chemically strengthened protective glass is available on all non-touch screens. Nortech...

Controller integrates simple control and HMI capabilities.(Processing Components)
June 1, 2004... The Allen-Bradley[R] Pico GFX-70 is a versatile, small-footprint controller that features a multi-function human machine interface. Combining control and HMI capabilities, the unit is designed to perform simple logic, timing, counting and...

Digital test gauges are easy-to-read.(Processing Components)
June 1, 2004... Digital gauge combines precision and multi-function in a weatherproof case. Accuracy of the gauge is 0.5% terminal point, total error band full-scale including span, linearity, hysteresis and temperature from 0 to 150[degrees]F The gauge also...

High temperature hose with smooth interior maximizes flow.(Processing Components)
June 1, 2004... Silicone Fiberglass Series Hoses are offered in one- and two-ply styles designed for ventilation and fume removal in temperatures from--75[degrees]F to 600[degrees]F. Featuring an inner ply that provides a smooth interior for maximum flow and...

Valve stroke tester works without shutting down process flow.(Processing Components)
June 1, 2004... Stroke-Test system operates on the principle of 'valve partial stroke testing', which allows a safety system to close a valve only partially. When the tester is fitted to a valve, it limits the movement of the actuator to within preset limits....

Level switches designed for high and low level alarm.(Processing Components)
June 1, 2004... The SENTIO[R] LL-01 is a direct replacement for mechanical float type liquid level devices for high and low level alarm, pump protection, auto fill/auto empty operation utilizing proven ultrasonic technology and solid state surface mount...

Case-handling belt designed for inclines/declines.(Processing Components)
June 1, 2004... Series 1400 Square Friction Top Belt provides a strong grip to convey heavy cases and other packages on inclines/declines. The square friction top pattern permits the construction of steeper inclines, which saves valuable plant floor space....

AC monitor is an ideal low-cost energy management solution.(Processing Components)
June 1, 2004... The MiniPowermonitor (MiniP) is ideal for OEM power and energy panel metering, energy sub-metering, cost allocation or load profiling. It allows manufacturers to gather power and energy information and communicate the data to a central control...

Application weighing terminal features a flat screen HMI.(Processing Components)
June 1, 2004... The ID30 features a flat screen HMI with a separate computer module. The HM1 box can be tilted to six different angles from vertical in 15-degree increments. The ID30 supports connection of up to three standard or high precision scales,...

HMI panels web-enable up to five serial protocols.(Processing Components)
June 1, 2004... The G3 HMI Series offer up to five communication ports, as well as next generation software and a built-in gateway to web-enable virtually any device. Unit delivers remote access, monitoring and virtual operation, either via company tAN or the...

Transformer provides better control of material information.(Processing Components)
June 1, 2004... The ORB 2.0 offers simple graphical trending and data logging allowing users to improve material management with built-in usage and historical trend and rate graphs With its intuitive web interface, users can configure and use data as they need...

Flexible white hose designed for use in clean rooms.(Processing Components)
June 1, 2004... Hose is offered in several varieties to meet specific user requirements. ARH White is an all-thermoplastic rubber hose with a smooth interior for removing air, fumes, and dust over a -60[degrees]F to 300[degrees]F temperature range RFH White is...

Spirally cut TFE wrap protects instrument wires and tubing.(Processing Components)
June 1, 2004... Hell-Tube[R] Spirally Cut TFE Tubing is offered in 10 sizes ranging front 1/16" to 1 1/2" O.D. for bundling and protecting wires and tubing used on instruments and equipment that may be subject to harsh environments. Featuring a high degree of...

Specialized filters designed for process sample filtration.(Processing Components)
June 1, 2004... Balston[R] sample filters feature a unique flow pattern that continuously flushes the filter cartridge carrying the contaminates back out to the process stream, maximizing the filter cartridge life. Axial velocity flushes the bulk contaminants...

Dowpharma signs agreement for drug solubilization feasibility studies with Bristol-Myers Squibb.(Industry News)
June 1, 2004... Dowpharma will apply advanced particle engineering technologies designed to deliver solubilization benefits to drug compounds from Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) under an agreement recently announced The ability to dissolve...

Sigma-Aldrich acquires Ultrafine to enhance Fine Chemicals capabilities.(Industry News)
June 1, 2004... Sigma-Aldrich Corporation announced today that it has enhanced its Fine Chemicals capabilities to serve pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers through its acquisition of Ultrafine. Founded in 1984 and institutionally backed, Ultrafine is...

2004 USP Dictionary of USAN and International Drug Names is available.(Industry News)
June 1, 2004... The 2004 USP Dictionary of USAN and International Drug Names (USP Dictionary), which contains nationally and internationally recognized names for all known drugs, has been released by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). This 40th edition of...

Boehringer Ingelheim implements CYA Technologies' products in Documentum environment.(Industry News)
June 1, 2004... CYA Technologies, Inc., (CYA) a provider of business continuity and secure collaboration software solutions, has announced that Boehringer Ingelheim has selected a combination of CYA products as a component of their business continuity solution...

cGMP training scheduled at Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Institute.(Industry News)
June 1, 2004... Natoli Engineering will hold cGMP compliance training June 29-30 at The International Institute of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, one of the first pharmaceutical manufacturing training centers in the Americas. The state-of-the-art Institute is...

Bosch Packaging Technology acquires Sig Pack Division.(Industry News)
June 1, 2004... Bosch Packaging Technology has announced the purchase of the SIG Pack Division effective April 16, 2004. This SIG division has North American facilities in New Richmond, WI, Shell Lake, WI and Raleigh, NC. The purchase is part of a Bosch global...

FDA guidance on combo HIV products allows reviews in six weeks.(Regulatory Update)
June 1, 2004... FDA is setting a goal of reviewing fixed-dose combinations of HIV drugs in six weeks as part of a the Bush Administration's $15 bil. Emergency Plan for AID relief, The Pink Sheet Reports FDA issued a draft guidance on fixed-dose...

Drug importation could cause increase in illegal Internet Rx sales.(Regulatory Update)
June 1, 2004... Legalized drug importation could lead to even more illegal drug sales over the Internet, FDA Associate Commissioner for Policy & Planning Bill Hubbard told a Senate Health Committee hearing May 20, The Pink Sheet reports. FDA wants to...

IoM finds no thimerosal link to autism.(Noted ...)
June 1, 2004... IoM finds no thimerosal link to autism: Neither the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine nor thimerosal-containing vaccines are associated with autism, a recently released Institute of Medicine report says. The report, "Immunization Safety Review:...

Avelox approved for resistant pneumonia strains.(Noted ...)
June 1, 2004... Avelox approved for resistant pneumonia strains: Bayer's Avelox (moxifloxacin) received supplemental approval for the treatment of community acquired pneumonia caused by multi-drug resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae May 18. Avelox had been...

Pharmion withdraws European thalidomide application.(Noted ...)
June 1, 2004... Pharmion withdraws European thalidomide application: Pharmion withdrew its application for thalidomide in the treatment of multiple myeloma from the European Medicines Evaluation Agency, the company announced May 19. Pharmion said it will...

Thalidomide off-label coverage.(Noted ...)
June 1, 2004... Thalidomide off-label coverage: "I think we are making a lot of progress" in working with CMS to gain coverage for thalidomide for cancer in replacement drug demonstration project under Medicare Part B, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Tex.) told...