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Distribution, package testing, cold chain

Reports on the primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging used for temperature-sensitive drugs, biologics, and medical devices, including warehousing, logistics, and transporation.

Cold chain needs, Internet shopping help build protective packaging demand

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | February 2, 2012

Prequalified 24-hr shipper

TimeSaver 24 CRT Mini room temperature prequalified shipper keeps product between 20°C to 24°C during distribution in hot or cold environments for up to 24 hr. For shipment of blood products, tissue samples, and pharmaceuticals that must remain in...

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | January 12, 2012

Portable chiller line expansion

A line of Iceman portable chillers has been expanded to deliver low-temperature process fluids as cold as -10°F (-23°C) on models up to 10 tons with both air and water-cooled condensing. Semi-hermetic discus compressor arrangement is robust and easy...

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | January 9, 2012

Labels with USB connection

Xpress PDF temperature-monitoring labels monitor time and temperature of perishable items including vaccines, pharmaceuticals, biologics, and foods during distribution and storage. Flat labels include an integrated USB connection point that can be plugged directly into a USB computer port...

Labeling | January 4, 2012

Oxygen monitoring instruments

OxySense 5000 optical oxygen monitoring systems are available in high- and low-temperature versions to measure oxygen in packages and containers. OxySense L5000 measures temperatures as low as -25°C and up to 30°C. OxySense H5000 works at temperatures to as...

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | December 20, 2011

International Breast Milk Project donates bottled breast milk

IBMP, Prolacta and Quick Intl. join to help AIDS-stricken babies in South Africa; organization calls on U.S. mothers to donate milk for next shipment...

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | December 12, 2011

Defect analysis helps contract packager save money

Pharmaceutical contract packager determines source of bottle discoloration, avoids payment on a defective bottle shipment....

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | November 22, 2011

Bundled permeation units

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | November 17, 2011

Merck sets ambitious goal at PMMI meeting

Challenges in cold chain delivery, new packaging for Africa, and regulatory issues all key to machinery decision-making, Merck's Ron Yakubison tells the audience at PMMI's Annual Fall Meeting....

Pharmaceuticals and biologics | November 9, 2011

Cold chain courier services for healthcare manufacturers

Online searching can help find a courier to meet temperature and regulatory challenges....

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | October 21, 2011

Bristol-Myers prevails over cold chain challenges

A thermal management system helps the global biopharma company reduce its cold chain distribution costs and reap multiple benefits....

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | October 3, 2011

Cold chain pharmaceutical container

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | September 30, 2011

Cold Chain Forum takes global, holistic perspective

Among the event’s highlights is a new U.S. Pharmacopeia 1083 guidance chapter aimed at pharmaceutical counterfeiting in the supply chain....

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | September 29, 2011

Securing inbound cargo a tall task

Department of Homeland Security discusses complex challenges of securing international shipments....

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | September 29, 2011

Shipper protects protein attached to a radioisotope

Clear Vascular reports no failures for expensive temperature-sensitive protein used in clinical trials in Chile, thanks to its new shipper....

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | September 29, 2011

Helpful hints in analyzing for glass delamination

A stereomicroscope equipped with oblique and coaxial lighting helps examine filled vials for glass delamination in pharmaceutical applications....

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | September 28, 2011

IBC for hazardous shipments

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | September 27, 2011

Offline seal inspection system

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | September 27, 2011

Insulated shippers with refrigerants

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | September 1, 2011

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