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Industry News: Page 112

Nutraceuticals/Dietary

FDA Sends Warning Letters Regarding Tianeptine

Two companies receive notifications from agency for selling products marketed as dietary supplements with known safety issues to patients seeking relief from medical conditions such as opioid abuse disorder.

November 20, 2018

FDA Sends Warning Letters Regarding Tianeptine

Medical Device/Packaging

FDA Approves Surgical Augmented Reality

Microsoft’s HoloLens augmented reality system projects 2D, 3D, and 4D images onto a patient’s body to help physicians plan surgery.

November 20, 2018

Medical Augmented Reality

Pharmaceuticals

FDA Cracks Down on StemGenex for a Myriad of Issues

The San Diego-based biologic company was marketing an unapproved stem cell product manufactured in a questionable facility.

November 19, 2018

StemGenex Facility

Tamper Evident Labels Market to Surpass $7 Billion in Next 10 Years

A new Fact.MR Study shows strong growth from the pharmaceutical market, while a ‘high-speed’ market bolsters need.

November 13, 2018

tamper evidence labels market

Robotics/Automation

Fitting Track and Trace into a Patient-First Culture

Catalent’s Bloomington, IN facility meets U.S. and European regulatory deadlines via a turnkey approach on a vial and syringe packaging suite.

November 12, 2018

Catalent’s Bloomington facility serializes and aggregates vials and syringes.

FDA Announces New Inspection Protocol Project

For sterile injectable drugs, NIPP is reported as the first in a planned series of new inspection protocols covering all dosage forms. Agency’s goal is for full implementation within two years.

November 9, 2018

FDA Announces New Inspection Protocol Project

CTI: Dual-Indicator Inks to Reduce Product Tampering and Counterfeiting

New ‘Tamper Heat’ and ‘Tamper Freeze’ inks combat product tampering from using extreme heat or cold to alter packaging.

November 9, 2018

CTI: Dual-Indicator Inks to Reduce Product Tampering and Counterfeiting

Pharmaceuticals

Live From FutureLink 2018: Digital Connectivity and the Supply Chain

FutureLink 2018 focuses on patients at the point of care, identifying how technology and information sharing networks are beginning to transform the digital life sciences supply chain.

November 7, 2018

During a panel discussion at FutureLink 2018, participants spoke about a need for greater education on serialization.

Verification Router Service Moves from Theoretical to Practical

Work advances on look-up directories and testing. Live poll results show that most manufacturers plan to respond to requests using a solution provider participating in a VRS network.

November 6, 2018

Labeling/Printing

‘Helper Code’ Aids Serialization

A serialization solution at Xttrium Laboratories for a new line dedicated to 16-oz PET bottles of mouthwash includes an ink-jet-printed ‘helper code’ printed ahead of case packing.

November 5, 2018

A 'helper code' makes it possible to create a parent-child relationship between the corrugated case and the 12 bottles inside.

Labeling/Printing

Serialization via P-S Label

Xttrium Laboratories sought a comprehensive serialization solution for a new line dedicated to 16-oz PET bottles of mouthwash. Print-and-apply laser technology plays a key role.

October 31, 2018

Each unwind stand on the Quadrel labeler has a Domino laser printer.

Ground Transport Discussions Move to the C-Suite

DHL Supply Chain research reveals that the evolution of logistics transport is also driving “must-have” technology capabilities, giving transportation a seat at the strategic table.

October 30, 2018

DHL Supply Chain research shows that ground transport discussions are moving to the C-Suite.

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Laboratory technician in protective gear handling samples in a biosafety cabinet during scientific research

Single-Source Retail-Ready Packaging for Private Label Contact Lens Brands

Gansu Constar Technology Group Co. announces a single-source packaging program for brands launching their own contact lens lines.

PMMI Welcomes 82 New Member Companies in 2026

HDA Research Foundation 97th Edition Factbook showing pharmaceutical industry statistics including $969 billion total sales, 96% growth rate, and key metrics on manufacturers, fill rates, and employee data.

HDA Factbook: Pharmaceutical Distributor Sales Grow as Operational Efficiency Remains Strong

Laboratory technician in sterile protective gear holding a clear glass vial for sample analysis

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Systech Launches Automated Serialization Stations for Packaging Lines

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Market Snapshot: Life Sciences Manufacturing

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