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Adherence/Delivery
Study: Patient Training Gaps Persist for Self-Injection
“If you have a better first experience going into a therapy or medication in that first month or that first try, if you feel comfortable and confident or at least informed, the odds of you staying on that therapy go up significantly,” says Tim McLeroy.
September 20, 2022
The study results showed that patients who have to self-administer are receiving some training, but it’s the quality and type of training that is still lacking or underperforming. (Credit: Noble)
Regulatory
Improve Responses to 483s by Expanding Your Focus
FDA audit observations happen in life science manufacturing. When an issue is found, FDA will be looking to determine if the finding is a one-off, or whether it’s the tip of the iceberg.
September 15, 2022
From left, moderator David L. Chesney, MSJ, principal and general manager, DL Chesney Consulting, LLC with Francis RW Godwin, MBA, office director, OC, CDER, FDA; Daniel DeCiero, consumer safety officer, CBER, FDA; Lance M. De Souza, MBA, director, compliance branch, OMPTO, ORA, FDA; and Marea K. Harmon, consumer safety officer, CVM, FDA.
Sustainability
Biomimicry Institute Highlights Startups in Circularity, Waste Reduction
The Ray of Hope Prize identifies nature-inspired startups from around the globe and fosters their growth by providing sustainable business training, communications support, and opportunities for non-dilutive funding.
September 6, 2022
Images are representative of the mycoremediation process. 1. Lab Cultivated fungi applied to shredded waste materials. 2. Waste is myceliated on-site at manufacturers, recyclers, and waste management companies. 3.Biomaterial can be rendered for commercial and or industrial use into new products.
Traceability/Serialization
Perspective: Making Traceability Accessible
In our July/Aug 2022 issue: One system on the horizon creates a digital fingerprint of an item for authentication with the ubiquitous smartphone. Plus: med device stability testing, UDI implementation, and more.
August 26, 2022
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Materials
IoPP’s AmeriStar Awards: 2022’s Achievements in Healthcare Packaging
From monomaterials to source reduction, sustainability drove many new innovations. User friendliness, style, and inclusivity also scored among winners.
August 15, 2022
Student winner - Rinse from the University of Cincinnati
Robotics/Automation
Robots’ Hygienic Features, Precision Spur Pharmaceutical Applications
A number of new robotic technologies meet the pharma industry’s need for greater automation, offering solutions for capping, pick-and-place, and other processes.
August 3, 2022
Epson Robots new GX Series of SCARA robots have been designed for tasks such as assembly, pick-and-place, and intricate small-parts handling processes.
Supply Chain
Most Packagers Swapped Pack Source Due to Market Issues
Current market challenges have brought on major changes and innovations in the packaging industry, an RRD survey said. 62% moved toward more diversification of suppliers.
July 28, 2022
Medicine Bottles
Traceability/Serialization
UDI Implementation Highlights Global Challenges
Q&A: At times, the hardest parts of UDI implementation are not about data matrices and linear barcodes at all. Jay Crowley talks global databases, portfolio management, and workforce issues.
July 25, 2022
Some manufacturers continue to use proprietary barcodes for various purposes that existed before UDI along with a UDI barcode. This can confuse downstream users. [Getty]
Market Trends
Quotables and By the Numbers: July 2022
Quotes and stats in healthcare packaging and logistics, from med devices to sustainability and beyond...
July 6, 2022
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Sustainability
New Nordic Sustainability Criteria Poised to Expand in Europe
Released in March 2022, the Common Nordic Criteria for more Sustainable Packaging in Healthcare were developed by stakeholders with the aim of reducing material waste, increasing recycling, and increasing the usage of recycled or renewable materials.
June 23, 2022
The new Nordic Criteria were presented by Susanne Backer, senior consultant, circular economy, procurement and clinical engineering, Central Denmark region, at LyondellBasell’s Advancing Quality Healthcare Event.
Medical Device/Packaging
Partnerships: One Path to Training to Ease Talent Shortages
Pick your industry. Some long-timers are realizing that the next generation of expertise their teams require isn’t being groomed as they need it.
June 22, 2022
Jim George Io Pp Director Of Education
Medical Device/Packaging
the[PACK]out: Inaugural Event Delivers Medical Device Packaging Innovation
The new conference in Austin, TX, (May 10-12, 2022) highlighted design, sustainability, and usability, developed for and by the medical packaging community.
June 21, 2022
the{PACK]out: Day 3 featured hands-on workshops to bring package design concepts to life. (Image courtesy: Cassie Ladd)
Robotics/Automation
Cybersecurity Roundup: Med Device, Packaging Ops, and Industrial Control
Essential businesses and connected devices are under increasing threats domestically and globally. Check out nine recent articles.
June 14, 2022
Cybersecurity: Assess Your Risk White Paper
Market Trends
Pharma/Medical Device Companies Projecting Expansion for 2022
Results of a Q1 2022 report from PMMI show that the pharmaceutical/medical device industry is expecting the most growth, followed by other, personal care, food, and beverage.
May 25, 2022
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Sustainability
Medical Device eIFUs: Hurdles to Overcome
Live from the[PACK]out: Regulations, regional acceptance, and validated packaging configurations all play a role. The challenges aren’t insurmountable but will require efforts from the packaging community.
May 12, 2022
Sustainability – No Longer Just a “Nice to Have”, Speakers from Left: Lindsay Smaron, Samantha Smith, and Kevin Kane with Moderator Jamie Pero-Parker, PhD at thePACKout.
Medical Device/Packaging
KiiP Tackles Wicked Problems in Package Material Stability
What began as a chat over coffee has led to work on a hypothesis and a white paper with far-reaching potential in saving time and resources in medical device packaging stability testing. Efforts were presented at the[PACK]out's inaugural event in Austin.
May 10, 2022
At the[PACK]out, presenting 'Wicked Stability: Predicting the Aging Degradation of Materials' were speakers (from left): Dan Burgess, Henk Blom, and Rod Patch w/ Moderator Seema Momin.
Materials
Good Design Awards Highlight Connected Devices
The Chicago Athenaeum 2021 GOOD DESIGN Awards Program featured designs for insulin injectors, portable ultrasound and ECGs, allergy detection, and more. The closing date for the 2022 Good Design Award applications is June 1, 2022.
May 10, 2022
5. PulseNmore ES is an ultrasound device for home use. Credit: Good Design Awards and The Chicago Athenaeum.
Packaging/Filling
Turntable Machine Packages Prefilled Syringes
Implementing new equipment for a customer packaging prefilled syringes, Sharp implemented a machine offering energy efficiency, flexibility, and easy handling.
May 6, 2022
The syringes and needles that Sharp packs are manually inserted into preformed, automatically fed blisters on the KDT medplus.
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