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December 2008

Packaging vaccines for pandemic flu or bioterrorist attack: Are we ready?

A Congressional blue-ribbon panel believes, "Terrorists are likely to use a weapon of mass destruction somewhere in the world in the next five years," according to a Dec. 2 CNN report. Biological weapons are more readily available than nuclear...

Pharmaceuticals and biologics | December 15, 2008

Podcast: Serialization matters: What pharmaceutical packagers need to know

In this exclusive podcast from Pack Expo 2008, Anne Marie Mohan, senior editor of Packaging World, speaks with Bruce A. Harder, Systech International's director of business development. Harder provides an overview on what constitutes a complete serialization solution and...

Anti-counterfeiting, track-and-trace, authentication | December 15, 2008

Pack Expo podcast: Sorbents factor into life science packaging

From prefilled syringes to biologics to in-vitro diagnostics, sorbents factor into pharmaceutical and medical device packaging applications. Hear an exclusive Pack Expo International 2008 podcast between Healthcare Packaging editor Jim Butschli and Adrian Possumato, Multisorb Technologies' global director, Healthcare...

Desiccants/sorbents | December 15, 2008

Video: Bottle track-and-trace

From Pack Expo Intl. 2008, the Omega Design (www.omegadesign.com) system in this video (www.packworld.com/video-26550) demonstrates a proof-of-concept track-and-trace system for shrink-bundled bottles. It integrates a Fanuc (www.fanucrobotics.com) robot, a Cognex (www.cognex.com) vision system, and a Videojet (www.videojet.com) coding and tracking...

December 2008 | December 15, 2008

Regional OEE workshops set for 2009

Summit Publishing Co.'s Packaging World magazine and packaging technology company Zarpac Inc. (www.zarpac.com) will continue a series of Packaging Line Performance Workshops in 2009....

December 2008 | December 15, 2008

Nestle's Glowelle cosmeceutical looks good in glass

The Nestle's Co. launched an inaugural product into the new cosmeceutical market in September via glowelle, which debuts a new type of functional drink: a "beauty juice." Glowelle is a dietary supplement with high antioxidant properties, vitamins, and fruit...

Nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals (health and beauty) | December 15, 2008

CHPA issues voluntary pediatric cough and cold label updates

"Throughout the 2008-2009 cough and cold season, manufacturers will be transitioning onto store shelves oral pediatric cough and cold medicines with new labels and packaging. As with other OTC [over-the-counter] labeling changes in the past, FDA [U.S. Food and...

Labels | December 15, 2008

Reusable transport packaging comes of age

Rising packaging material and supply-chain costs, environmental pressures, and government regulations make reusable transport packaging an attractive option....

December 2008 | December 15, 2008

Six steps to implementing reusable packaging

Generally, a company should consider switching to reusable transport packaging when it would be less expensive than one-time or limited-use transport packaging....

December 2008 | December 15, 2008

Reusable transport systems in life-sciences applications

With a focus on pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device, and nutraceutical applications, Orbis (www.orbiscorporation.com) understands well the needs of its life-sciences customers....

December 2008 | December 15, 2008

Reusables benefits checklist

In his presentation at the Reusable Packaging Assn.'s recent 2008 Education Forum, Fred Heptinstall, president of RPA and of IFCO Systems, listed the following as advantages of reusable packaging:...

December 2008 | December 15, 2008

Three testing tips for medical device packages

Sterile medical device package testing is a requirement for compliance to ISO 11607 "Packaging for Terminally Sterilized Medical Devices," Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems, and packaging systems, and Part 2: Validation requirements for forming, sealing, and assembly...

December 2008 | December 15, 2008

Flip-top jar covers

• bi-injected polypropylene single-piece jar covers available in 70/400 and 89/400 finishes for use in 4- and 8-oz low-profile PET jars • available in natural as well as custom colors • suitable for creams, lotions, and solid products O.BERK Co....

December 2008 | December 15, 2008

Temperature-monitoring labels

• standard temperature range specifications are preprogrammed into label categories • label life spans of 6, 15, and 30 days are available in seven temperature ranges PakSense Inc. www.paksense.com...

December 2008 | December 15, 2008

Sheet foam

• Microguard low-density polypropylene sheet foam is available in 1/32-, 1/16-, and 3/32-in. thicknesses • high coefficient of friction provides protection against vibration and shifting during transit • high melt point (320° F) makes it suitable for parts that may...

December 2008 | December 15, 2008

Sterilization-indicating labels

• labels for steam autoclaves, gamma radiation sterilization, and ethylene oxide (EtO) gas sterilization • use specialty inks that change color when exposed to specific sterilization procedures • able to withstand moisture, chemical exposure, and extreme temperatures LGInternational www.lgintl.com...

December 2008 | December 15, 2008

Extended-content labels (ECLs)

• booklet ECLs combine a pressure-sensitive label with attached leaflet or booklet and may contain several pages and be up to 1/8-in. thick • multiple-ply ECLs offer an easy-release design and double the content area by allowing text to be...

December 2008 | December 15, 2008

Patient compliance package

• paperboard-based ComplyPak incorporates a child-resistant cap on the blister card so once tablets are pressed through the foil backing, they are expelled into a cavity accessible only by aligning the arrows of the CR cap for release • serves...

December 2008 | December 15, 2008

Prefillable syringe system

• Daikyo Crystal Zenith RU syringe system mitigates risks associated with glass syringes • 1-mL luer lock system suitable for large-molecule biopharmaceuticals and vaccines • piston and nozzle cap with Daikyo Flurotec barrier film imparts lubricity, eliminating the need for...

December 2008 | December 15, 2008

Shrink-label films

• Pentalabel OM-L211/01 vinyl roll-sleeve label film is suitable for wraparound label applications • available in 35-50 micron clear or white film • suitable for use with quick-setting solvent adhesives and gravure, flexographic, or rotary-offset printing processes Klöckner Pentaplast Group...

December 2008 | December 15, 2008

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