Ampules, vials, syringes and tubes

Articles report on ampules, vials, syringes, and tubes used to contain and/or deliver a drug or biologic to a patient via intravenous or intramuscular delivery.

Drug delivery options for flu season

Manufacturers prepare flu shots and sprays for a new season. Delivery patch could provide an option to injections. Fed investment recommended for pandemic response....

Pharmaceuticals and biologics | August 31, 2010

‘Tube-in-a-tube’ dispenser for Avon wins cosmetic innovator award

World Wide Packaging, a provider of cosmetic packaging components, was recognized as an ICMAD Cosmetic Innovator of the Year at the trade organization’s 37th Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 17th at 3 West Club in New York City....

Structural and graphics package design | June 23, 2010

Plastic prefillable syringe systems

New biopharmaceuticals, rising production costs, at-home convenience, and safety are driving the need for break-resistant, silicone-free prefilled syringes....

Ampules, vials, syringes and tubes | June 8, 2010

Two-in-one prefilled vial design provides innovation

Tamper-evident design of vial dispenser enables consumers to determine the authenticity of the product....

Ampules, vials, syringes and tubes | May 25, 2010

Tube demand driven by cosmetics and pharmaceuticals

Demand for tube and stick packaging to reach $1.8 billion by 2014 according to a new Freedonia study....

Ampules, vials, syringes and tubes | May 13, 2010

Video: Shot Live at Interphex: Compact Plunger Rod Inserting Machine for Syringes

Hasta Plunger Rod Inserting Machine which is designed specifically to insert plunger rods into syringe barrels....

Ampules, vials, syringes and tubes | May 7, 2010

Recycling tubes of OTC product

Tubes that hold a popular Johnson & Johnson ointment are the focus of a special recycling initiative....

Ampules, vials, syringes and tubes | April 27, 2010

Contract manufacturer provides prefilled syringe perspective

In this Q&A, Shawn Kinney, PhD, president of Hyaluron Contract Manufacturing, discusses developments in this growing market, and the company’s approaches to prefilled syringe filling....

Contract packaging | April 26, 2010

Unit-dose vial

• Twist-Tip™ unit-dose vial incorporates a plastic squeeze-bulb with an integral twist-off tab • once opened, the vial's contents can be dispensed through the opening by squeezing or pouring • vials are manufactured and filled at the company’s facility utilizing...

Ampules, vials, syringes and tubes | April 26, 2010

Prefilled Syringes/Nanotechnology to Drive Pharma Packaging Growth

“Global demand for prefillable inhalers and prefillable syringes will generate the fastest growth opportunities among all pharmaceutical packaging products, based on performance advantages in drug delivery and the introduction of new bioengineered medicines....

Ampules, vials, syringes and tubes | April 20, 2010

'Green' syringe cuts waste, reduces costs

A recent Fast Company article features product design firm Cambridge Consultants, and their unveiling of a new eco-friendly syringe called the Syreen. The article says, “Shelled in an amorphous polymer plastic that acts as a protective casing, the Syreen erases...

Ampules, vials, syringes and tubes | April 15, 2010

Tungsten-free/rubber stoppers

n the process of making a glass syringe with a staked needle you need the inner outlet hole where the needle should be positioned to be precise....

Ampules, vials, syringes and tubes | April 15, 2010

Vial filling and closing machine

• MHI 2020 machine handles liquid pharmaceuticals in small batches; ideal for clinical trials and pilot production • accomodates multiple dosing systems without the need to retool for added efficiency; performs in-process checkweighing • auto-adjust functionality provides production parameter management...

Liquid Filling | April 14, 2010

Filling, recovery precision imperative to managing costs in specialized personal medicine

One in a series of articles looking at presentation topics for the May 27 Healthcare Packaging Conference & Workshops event in Princeton, NJ....

Packaging Line Efficiency | April 14, 2010

Nanotechnology to drive pharmaceutical packaging growth

Improved barrier properties in plastics and enhanced functionality will increase demand for ‘nano-enabled’ pharmaceutical packaging....

Ampules, vials, syringes and tubes | March 24, 2010

Expanded oral dispenser print option

• provides finer graduations on oral dispensers for more precise liquid dispensing or dosing applications • complements current print options typically used in measuring OTC medications; complies with ISO 7886-1:1993 (E) for delivered volumes • stock fine print calibrations offered...

Ampules, vials, syringes and tubes | March 19, 2010

Foam tips for glass and plastic ampoules

• an expanded line of traditional foam applicator tips for the company’s glass and plastic ampoules are available for custom dispensing applications • offered in round and rectangular shapes, in different materials and densities, with flat, slanted, or rooftop profile...

Ampules, vials, syringes and tubes | March 10, 2010

Multidose eyedropper

• Novelia™ multidose, preservative-free eyedropper calibrates droplets to improve patient compliance • is compatible with existing filling lines; handles a wide range of drug viscosities • made of standard eyedropper bottle, with a one-way valve nozzle to prevent contamination in...

Ampules, vials, syringes and tubes | March 8, 2010

“Green” syringe will cut medical waste, reduce costs

Fast Company article features product design firm, Cambridge Consultants, and their unveiling of a new eco-friendly syringe, the Syreen....

Ampules, vials, syringes and tubes | March 8, 2010

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