CDMO Experic, which offers development and manufacturing services for DPIs, announced that it has closed a $14 million series B funding led by East Seattle Partners and inhaler filling experts Harro Höfliger Packaging Systems. The company said that the new investment will go toward expansion of its facility in Cranbury, NJ, USA in response to "extraordinary … [Read more...] about Experic raises $14 million in Series B financing led by Harro Höfliger
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Micro-Sphere adds lab-scale electrostatic spray drying capabilities
CDMO Micro-Sphere, which offers spray drying and capsule filling for DPI formulations, said that it has now added new particle engineering R&D space with FluidAir PolarDry electrostatic spray drying technology. The company recently announced the addition of new inhalation testing laboratory space at its site in Monteggio, Switzerland. The PolarDry system works at … [Read more...] about Micro-Sphere adds lab-scale electrostatic spray drying capabilities
Adherium’s Hailie sensor gets 510(k) clearance for use with Ventolin, Advair, and Flovent MDIs
Adherium announced that the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for use of Adherium's next-generation Hailie inhaler sensor with GSK's Ventolin, Advair, and Flovent MDIs. The company had announced submission of the 510(k) application in August 2022. Adherium CEO Rick Legleiter said, "This is the third 510(k) market clearance of the next-generation Hailie sensors … [Read more...] about Adherium’s Hailie sensor gets 510(k) clearance for use with Ventolin, Advair, and Flovent MDIs
Kindeva Drug Delivery to merge with Meridian Medical Technologies
CDMO Kindeva Drug Delivery, which specializes in inhalation, intradermal, and transdermal drug delivery, has announced that it will merge with fellow Altaris Capital Partners company Meridian Medical Technologies, which specializes in autoinjectors. Altaris acquired Kindeva (formerly 3M Drug Delivery Systems) from 3M in 2020 and acquired Meridian from Pfizer in 2021. … [Read more...] about Kindeva Drug Delivery to merge with Meridian Medical Technologies
FDA provides funding for Simulations Plus and University of Florida project for validation of PBPK models for inhaled drugs
According to modeling software company Simulations Plus, the FDA has awarded the company a contract for a project that is intended to improve models of pulmonary absorption of inhaled drugs, with a goal of creating "the foundation of a viable alternative to in vivo studies for the establishment of bioequivalence (BE) for OIDPs." The company said that Rodrigo … [Read more...] about FDA provides funding for Simulations Plus and University of Florida project for validation of PBPK models for inhaled drugs
TFF Pharmaceuticals developing dry powder vaccines delivered via an Aptar Pharma nasal device
TFF Pharmaceuticals announced that it has been working with Aptar Pharma on a project to develop dry powder vaccines based on TFF's thin film freezing particle manufacturing platform and Aptar Pharma’s Unidose (UDS) nasal powder delivery device. According to the company, Aptar Pharma presented data from the project at the recent Vaccines Summit 2022 and will present … [Read more...] about TFF Pharmaceuticals developing dry powder vaccines delivered via an Aptar Pharma nasal device
Copley Scientific launches new accessory for improved comparability between abbreviated and full resolution impactor measurements
OINDP testing experts Copley Scientific have announced the introduction of the new Volume and Resistance Compensator (VRC), which is designed to make abbreviated impactor measurements (AIM) more comparable to full resolution impactor measurements when measuring aerodynamic particle size distribution (APSD). According to the company, the VRC can be especially … [Read more...] about Copley Scientific launches new accessory for improved comparability between abbreviated and full resolution impactor measurements
Silgan Dispensing launches Gemini BE nasal pump
US-based device maker Silgan Dispensing has announced the launch of its new Gemini BE nasal pump. According to Silgan, the new pump is specifically designed to meet bioequivalence needs and "is adaptable to effectively match specific formulations for a perfect performance fit and quick time-to-market." The company says that the pump's spray characteristics can be … [Read more...] about Silgan Dispensing launches Gemini BE nasal pump
CDMO Micro-Sphere expands its inhalation capabilities
Swiss CDMO Micro-Sphere, which specializes in spray drying and capsule filling, has announced a greater than €5 million expansion of its Monteggio, Switzerland GMP manufacturing facility that includes new inhalation testing laboratory space as well as a containment system for handling high potency compounds. Micro-Sphere also announced that its manufacturing license … [Read more...] about CDMO Micro-Sphere expands its inhalation capabilities
Transpire Bio announces development deal with INTO and names new Chief Scientific Officer
Transpire Bio, which previously announced deals with Recipharm for development of four inhaled products, announced a new deal with INTO (Inhalation Together) for development of three additional inhaled products: TRB-5, TRB-6 and TRB-7. INTO is a partnership between DFE Pharma, Sterling, and Harro Höfliger that was formed earlier this year to provide early development … [Read more...] about Transpire Bio announces development deal with INTO and names new Chief Scientific Officer