Pharmaceutical Processing articles from May 2005

Pharmaceutical Processing archives from May 2005

Back from "the show".(From the Editor)
May 1, 2005... The latest iteration of INTERPHEX, INTERPHEX2005, just wrapped up a few weeks ago. Having attended the show for almost 17 consecutive years (a broken foot last year sidelined me for the first time) I must say the show lived up to its reputation...

Research microscope incorporates advanced optical technology.(What's Hot)
May 1, 2005... The ACCU-SCPE[R] 3000 Microscope Series incorporates advanced optical technology into a streamlined ergonomic unit designed to exceed the exacting standards of life science professionals. The 3000 Microscope Series provides crisp, high contrast...

Aseptic bag filling machine complements line of bags and disposables.(What's Hot)
May 1, 2005... Company offers aseptic bag filling to complement its line of customer bags and disposables for use in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Filling machine is capable of filling from 100 ml to 20 liter bag sizes, with less than a minute for change...

Viscometer accessory adds to particle characterization capabilities.(What's Hot)
May 1, 2005... Company has added the SV-10 Vibro viscometer to its range of material characterization instruments for use with its Zetasizer Nano particle characterization systems. The SV-10 is easy to use and clean, is relatively low cost and gives rapid,...

Iris valves offer choice of sleeve material and construction options.(What's Hot)
May 1, 2005... Iris valves offer: tough, stainless steel control ring and sturdy, ergonomic metal handle; no metal-to-metal contact in the actuation mechanism; choice of hole mounting patterns; available in 4" through 18" sizes. The valve is available in a...

Wireless (RF) data logging system monitors temperature and humidity.(What's Hot)
May 1, 2005... The MicroLog Plus enables wireless communications from up to 200 feet. Remote Sensing Units monitor temperature and humidity and transmit the data to your PC. In addition to temperature and humidity, sensors are available for voltage, current,...

Sanitary rotary batch mixer blends, discharges and sanitizes.(What's Hot)
May 1, 2005... The Model 700-TH-50-SS, 50 cu. ft. (1.42 cu. m) sanitary rotary batch mixer gently blends batches of ingredients in parts as small as one per million with 100% uniformity in less than three minutes, evacuates 100% of the batch, and can be...

Fluorescence lifetime plate reader offers selectable excitation and emission readings.(What's Hot)
May 1, 2005... The NanoScan FLT offers selectable excitation and emission wavelengths from 337 nm to 820 nm, and is compatible with 24, 48, 96, 384, and 1,536 well plates. It is capable of measuring at the nanosecond level for Cy, DAPI, fluorescein, etc., the...

High speed wrap labeling system features a full validation package.(What's Hot)
May 1, 2005... Labeling system is designed specifically for the exacting needs of pharmaceutical companies. The system features a vision system, Allen Bradley PLC control, color touch screen operator interface and a full validation package. The system is...

Tablet press features automated operation plus special galenic software package for testing and analysis.(Cool Technology)
May 1, 2005... The 102i tablet press was specifically designed for use in the trial and development stage of new product development. Available with special R&D Galenic software that simplifies the testing of the compacting abilities of the actual substances...

Hose identification systems clearly identify hoses and assemblies.(Cool Technology)
May 1, 2005... Company offers seven solutions for hose identification, imprinted, laser-etched, electronically tagged, and color-coded products create traceability, allow for instant recognition, identify capabilities or limitations, improve safety, and help...

Material handling equipment constructed to cGMP guidelines.(Cool Technology)
May 1, 2005... The Giraffa series of pharmaceutical material handling equipment includes a complete line of drum lifting/inverting, bin lifting and blending equipment. Units are constructed of stainless steel and reliable high quality components. The Giraffa...

Starch excipient is easy on tabletting equipment.(Cool Technology)
May 1, 2005... C*PharmMannidex DC 16702, a mannitol-based excipient, enables users to formulate tablets with higher doses of active ingredients. The excipient also has the benefits of being non-hygroscopic and chemically stable, with good flowability and high...

Embracing SPL ... three pitfalls to avoid on the road to successful SPL compliance.(Cover Story)
May 1, 2005... Managing product information, always an ongoing challenge for pharmaceutical companies, is about to become even more complicated. The FDA's decision to mandate Structured Product Labeling (SPL) adds another layer of complexity to a process that...

A view to performance management: better visibility can yield improved operations.(Pharma-IT)
May 1, 2005... Pharmaceutical companies are under enormous pressure to streamline manufacturing. Not only must the FDA be satisfied that systems are compliant, but companies need to meet changing business and financial drivers as well. More and more...

INTERPHEX2005-growing strong! In its 26th year, the largest and most comprehensive pharmaceutical industry event is bigger and more innovative than ever.(INTERPHEX2005 Update)
May 1, 2005... I'm just back to the office after a very busy and very exciting week at INTERPHEX2005, and I'm very pleased to report that thanks to an unprecedented level of industry participation and the support of our sponsors ISPE and Pharmaceutical...

Pharmaceutical development: www.cardinal.com/pts.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Cardinal Health is the leading provider of outsourced pharmaceutical development services, including drug delivery technologies and manufacturing, packaging, and product commercialization services. Cardinal Health helps its customers accelerate...

Thermo-plastic polymers: www.c-flex-cpt.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Company is a full-service manufacturer offering quality customized manufacturing. Specializing in the development and manufacture of custom compounding, molding, and extruding of C-Flex[R] tubing products. In-house capabilities include full...

Outsourcing needs: www.dptlabs.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... DPT helps meet the healthcare industry,s outsource needs by providing the best alternatives and solutions for product development, production, and packaging needs. Custom solution include maintaining strong regulatory compliance, incorporating...

Manufacturing services: www.dsmpharmaceuticals.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... DSM Pharmaceuticals offers contract manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical industry, providing exclusive synthesis of pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals, as well as a wide range of formulation and packaging services. DSM...

Total process containment: www.enguardsystems.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Systems are ergonomically integrated barrier isolators that allow maximum interaction with the process. Products include the complete manufacturing process for solid dosage, sterility testing, aseptic processing, and custom applications....

Testing equipment: www.erweka.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... ERWEKA is one of the leading manufacturers of pharmaceutical testing equipment for solid dosage forms, including tablets, capsules, and coated tablets. ERWEKA offers more than 50 years of experience with modular R&D and small batch production,...

Exhaust systems: www.fabtechinc.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Fab-Tech is the primary manufacturer of PerrnaShield Pipe, PSP[R], a factory mutual system approved corrosive exhaust system. PSP is a fully engineered system of duct and dampers, blast gates, pipe, and vessels. PermaShield Pipe combines the...

Tablet press machinery: www.fetteamerica.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Recognized worldwide for precision tablet press machinery, Fette is an industry leader. Fette tablet presses meet a broad range of production requirements, while conforming to GMP, GAMP, and FDA regulations. Complete services include sales,...

Clinical supply services: www.fisherclinicalservices.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Fisher Clinical Services is a leading provider of clinical trial supply services. By harnessing their global network of expert teams across state-of-the-art packaging facilities in Allentown and Chicago USA, Horsham UK, Basel Switzerland, and...

Sterilization equipment: www.getingeusa.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Manufacturer of high quality sterilization and disinfection systems for pharmaceutical and laboratory processing equipment. Getinge products include cGMOP and laboratory sterilizers, pure water stills, glassware washers, pure steam generators,...

Silicone tubing: www.helixmedical.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Helix Medical is one of a few fully integrated suppliers of custom-molded OEM elastomeric medical device components, offering in-house capabilities for design, prototype, and fabrication of silicone components and assemblies. The new...

Automation solutions: www.honeywell.com/ps.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Honeywell Process Solutions delivers leading-edge automation and control solutions, equipment, and services designed to improve customers' overall business performance. Honeywell helps customers increase return on assets by reducing costs and...

Sanitary tanks and mixers: www.jvnw.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Company web site offers an overview of the various types of sanitary tanks and mixers manufactured at their Oregon facility. Site also includes a Tank Technology section offering information, in layman's terms on the pitfalls to avoid when...

High-speed counters: www.kirbylester.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Kirby Lester offers high-speed check counters and small scale tablet and capsule counters for clinical trial and quality control departments. Counting accuracy on all products is guaranteed to within 99.97%. Counting technology requires no...

Dryers and centrifuges: www.kmpt.net.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Krauss-Maffei offers centrifuges and dryers, including peeler, pusher, pharmaceutical, basket, and decanter centrifuges and plate, mixer, and vacuum dryers. Company has been developing innovative mechanical and thermal liquid/solid separation...

Washing equipment: www.lancer.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Manufacturor of washing equipment for parenteral and non-parenteral pharmaceutical production, LANCER is the industry leader for cGMP washers/ dryers and glass and labware washer/dryers for the scientific, laboratory, industrial,...

Processing equipment: www.lbbohle.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... L.B. Bohle provides innovative process equipment and complete engineering support. Company manufactures blenders, sieving machines, tablet checkers, coating, and granulating equipment, as well as a wide range of drums, bins, and mobile and...

Observation equipment: www.ljstar.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... L.J. Star manufactures process observation equipment including sightglasses, vessel sight ports and lights, visual flow indicators, Metaglas[R] safety sight windows, magnetic liquid level gages, and CCTV camera systems. Vessel lights, including...

Filling systems: www.moperry.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... M&O Perry makes powder and liquid fillers, along with complimentary stoppering and capping equipment for complete lines. Such a line can be integrated with vial washer and tunnel sterilizer to provide synchronized system of vial cleaning,...

Water purification: www.meco.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... MECO, an ISO 9001 company, provides a variety of water purification systems for purified water and pure stream systems. Products and services range from a specific service to an entire water purification plant, along with a system of checks and...

Capsule-filling equipment: www.mgamerica.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... MG America, a subsidiary of MG 2, is a leading supplier of high-quality capsule-filling machinery and packaging equipment. Services feature sales, field service, spare parts, and machine trials. Products include fully automated capsule fillers,...

Trays, containers, and flats: www.mfgtray.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... MFG Tray Co. manufactures reinforced composite trays, containers, and flats used in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as many other markets for in-process handling of goods. Known as Toteline for over 50 years, MFG Tray Co. offers solutions...

Leak detection: www.nikkadensok.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Nikka Densok Pinhole Inspectors are designed for non-destructive testing of glass, plastic, and flexible packaging. The high voltage spark test method eliminates the fear of secondary contamination to the product and ensures product seal...

Coating systems: www.oharatech.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... O'Hara offers complete tablet coating systems with perforated pans and laboratory coating systems. Major products include 3 to 4 interchangeable pans, granulation tray-drying ovens, v-shell and conical blenders, fluid-bed dryer-granulators,...

Piping systems: www.abprocess.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... A&B Process Systems offers process engineering and automation, combined with custom stainless steel fabrication and nationwide installation. Products include high purify piping systems installation, process modules, process vessels, CIP...

Microbial identification: www.accugenix.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Accugenix offers expertise in molecular-based microbial identification, sequencing tens of thousands of environmental isolates from more than 400 pharmaceutical and biotechnology production facilities around the world. The largest and most...

Bulk solids metering: www.accuratefeeders.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... AccuRate[R] is a leader in bulk solids metering technology for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical dry material handling and a global supplier of metering equipment and systems. The company's web site offers further information on volumetric and...

Custom manufacturing services: www.advancedscientifics.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Advanced Scientifics is a fully integrated company encompassing the complete manufacturing cycle. Offering custom manufacturing services from product development through finished sterile packaging, Advanced Scientifics is a single source...

Pharmaceutical hose and tubing: www.advantapure.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Company's web site offers detailed information on hose and tubing manufactured especially for the pharmaceutical industry. AdvantaPure specializes in producing platinum-cured silicone hose and tubing, stainless steel overbraided PTFE hose and...

Stainless steel solutions: www.abccorporate.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Allegheny Bradford is a designer and ASME code manufacturer of precision sanitary stainless steel equipment, sanitary shell and tube heat exchangers, filter housings, custom tanks modular process systems, process automation, manifolds, and...

Silicone tubing and hose products: www.amesil.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Amesil offers a complete line of high-purify, platinum-cured silicone products, including tubing, hose, and associated aseptic fittings. Amesil also provides custom molded components, including stoppers, bottle tops, "Ys," "Ts," manifolds,...

Moisture analysis: www.azic.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... An IS0 9001:2000 registered company, Arizona Instrument designs, manufactures, and markets precision instruments used in industrial process control, environmental monitoring, and quality control applications. Arizona Instrument is dedicated to...

Custom door designs: www.asidoors.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... An innovator in custom door design and performance, ASI Technologies offers door systems that are specifically designed for the pharmaceutical markets and offer a range of styles and sizes. CleanSeal[R] high performance door systems provide...

Particle analysis: www.aspexllc.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Providing high-productivity electron-beam imaging and microanalysis tools for field, lab, and factory-floor environments, ASPEX is the world's only fully integrated solution for automated particle characterization, incorporating E-beam imaging...

Electric motors: www.baldor.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Baldor designs, manufactures, and markets the industry's broadest line of energy-efficient electric motors, adjustable speed drives, and generators. An online searchable catalog helps users find products and includes the ability to view CAD...

Packaging solutions: www.boschpackaging.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Bosch Packaging Technology provides pharmaceutical packaging solutions for parenteral drugs, ophthalmics, animal health products, imaging products, vitamins, and nutritional supplements. Bosch's new line of products include Pharmatec water...

Protein separation: www.pall.com/biopharm.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Advanced sorbents from Pall simplify protein separation and purification for biotechnology drug production. The integration of the range of BioSepra[R] chromatography media with Pail's portfolio of membranes, protein purification technologies,...

Garment processing: www.pcs-clean.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Prudential Cleanroom Services (PCS) specializes in cleanroom garment processing services for particulate and ESD controlled environments. All PCS facilities are validated for sterile garment processing. National and international cleanroom...

Corrosion-resistant piping products: www.rjsales.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Outline of corrosion-resistant piping products, including pipe, tube, fittings, flanges, valves, and sanitary products. Technical Data section includes definitions, specifications, and conversion tables supplemented by user-friendly contact and...

Polymer products: www.biopharm.saint-gobain.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics supplies high-performance polymer products for the most demanding applications. The Pharmaceutical Business Unit develops products for the biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, animal health,...

High shear mixers: www.silverson.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Silverson manufactures quality high shear mixers for processing and diverse manufacturing industries worldwide. A wide range of standard products include batch, in-line, sanitary, laboratory, powder/liquid, and specialty mixers suitable for a...

Solid dosage equipment: www.smitmc.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Whether your company's needs are formulation development with limited materials or production of bi-layer tablets, SMI has the equipment that will simplify the tableting process to save time and money. Products range from solid dosage equipment...

Freeze drying systems: www.SPindustries.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Hull freeze drying systems (lyophilizers) are engineered to pharmaceutical cGMP standards. Hull provides project support from specification through engineering, fabrication, documentation, and servicing. Sophisticated pilot plant and production...

Values and actuators: www.cleanflow.net.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... SVF Flow Controls is a leading manufacturer of ball valves, actuators, and controls for industrial applications. Product line includes industrial valves, high-purity valves, control valves and actuators, and custom valves. SVF Flow Controls now...

Tablet deduster: www.technicaldevelopment.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... The TD 400 Tablet Deduster offers heavy-duty stainless steel construction, FDA-approved material product contact areas, and disassembly and reassembly for cleaning without tools. Additional features include gas strut assisted height adjustment...

Process automation solutions: www.turck-usa.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... TURCK Process Automation, a partnership of technology, expertise, and products from TURCK and InterlinkBT, offers creative automation support for many process automation needs. Products include a broad line of bus I/O stations, junctions,...

Particulate and microbial control products: www.sterile.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Veltek Associates, Inc. is a leader in innovative products for cleanrooms, with extensive product lines in sterile chemicals, environmental monitoring, and disposable products. Veltek Associates creates and designs innovative solutions to...

Stainless steel fittings: www.vnestainles.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... VNE Corporation isaleading manufacturer of stainless steel fittings, valves, and specialty products for sanitary and industrial applications. BioPharm fittings are manufactured in accordance to ASME BPE specifications. VNE also offers stainless...

Spectroscopy system qualification package helps to ensure compliance.(Cool Technology)
May 1, 2005... Company has launched the ValPro System Qualification package for lab FT-IR instruments, sampling accessories and Raman spectrometers. This package provides a set of tools used to achieve compliance with the FDA's cGMP and GLP regulations. The...

Airborne particle counters are easy to decontaminate.(Cool Technology)
May 1, 2005... The APC and APC Plus Stainless Steel Airborne Particle Counters are easy to decontaminate for entry into critical environments and can simultaneously measure up to four particle size ranges. Additional features include: user-friendly control...

Spectrophotometer measures reflected and transmitted color.(Cool Technology)
May 1, 2005... The UltraScan PRO measures both reflected and transmitted color of pharmaceutical products and meets USP 1061 for accurate instrumental color measurement. Having 5nm optical resolution and wavelength range of 350nm-1100nm, it precisely measures...

Compact XRF handheld analyzers are small and lightweight.(Cool Technology)
May 1, 2005... The "Alpha Series" provide on-the-spot, fast and precise elemental analysis from phosphorus to uranium. Unit uses an x-ray tube in a compact, ergonomically designed handheld unit with a pocket PC for unprecedented flexibility in a portable...

FDA approves new FOSAMAX PLUS to reduce the risk of both hip and spine fractures.(Industry News)
May 1, 2005... Merck & Co., Inc. has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved FOSAMAX PLUS D (alendronate sodium/cholecalciferol), a single once-weekly tablet containing 70 mg FOSAMAX[R] (alendronate sodium) and 2800 IU vitamin...

FDA issues approvable letter for AMBIEN CR CIV for the treatment of insomnia.(Industry News)
May 1, 2005... Sanofi-aventis recently announced that it had received an approvable letter from the FDA for AMBIEN CR (zolpidem tartrate extended release) CIV. AMBIEN CR[TM] is the controlled-release formulation of zolpidem, a leading sleep aid. An...

Prana Biotechnology cancels plans for PLACQUE clinical study.(Industry News)
May 1, 2005... Prana Biotechnology Limited has announced that it will not proceed with supporting the initiation of the PLACQUE study evaluating PBT1 (clioquinol) for Alzheimer's disease and has re-evaluated any further work on the PBT1 program. As part...

Bayer initiates Phase III clinical study of Trasylol[R] therapy during primary total hip replacement surgery.(Industry News)
May 1, 2005... Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corporation has announced the initiation of a Phase III controlled clinical study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Trasylol[R] (aprotinin injection) in reducing blood loss and the need for transfusion in patients...

The latest Pharmaceutical Processing news from FDC Reports.(Regulatory Update)
May 1, 2005... 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 to "revisit" intravenous immune globulin clinical trial design.(Regulatory Update)
May 1, 2005... FDA will revisit its intravenous immune globulin Phase III clinical trial design recommendations in light of decreased adverse event rates for the therapies, The Pink Sheet reports, "We need to go back and look at our data sets and the basis...

FDA safety act calls for "expedited procedures" for drug withdrawals.(Regulatory Update)
May 1, 2005... Postmarketing safety legislation proposed by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) calls for FDA to establish "expedited procedures" for drug withdrawals. The "FDL-IFDA Safety Act" (S...

NitroMed BiDil for heart failure.(Noted)
May 1, 2005... NitroMed BiDil for heart failure: FDA's Cardiovascular & Renal Drugs Advisory Committee will meet June 16 to evaluate NitroMed's BiDil for treatment of heart failure in African-Americans. NitroMed resubmitted the BiDil NDA with new data from...

Pozen MT-100 committee review postponed.(Noted)
May 1, 2005... Pozen MT-100 committee review postponed: May review of Pozen's MT-100 migraine treatment by FDA's Peripheral & Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee is postponed due to "FDA scheduling conflicts." The meeting was to address potential...

PhRMA general counsel moving to Merck.(Noted)
May 1, 2005... PhRMA general counsel moving to Merck: Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America General Counsel Bruce Kuhlik will leave the association May 13 to join Merck as VP and associate general counsel on May 23. Kuhlik has been with PhRMA...

CIP system design benefits from rigid project plan yet allows for flexibility.(Solutions)
May 1, 2005... No two CIP systems for manufacturing pharmaceutical/biotech products are alike. Equipment manufacturers have to be flexible enough to accommodate the unique needs of the customer but also follow a disciplined plan to ensure that they build a...