Orion and Propeller Health have announced that they will co-develop a custom sensor for Orion's Easyhaler devices that will allow the inhalers to connect to Propeller's digital inhaler monitoring platform. According to the companies, "Development of the sensor will begin in 2019, with clinical trials, possible real world evidence projects and a broader commercial … [Read more...] about Orion’s Easyhaler products to connect to Propeller Health inhaler montitoring platform
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Senzer inhaler wins second design award
Senzer's Systemic inhaled Delivery Device (SiDD) has won an iF Design Award in the Medicine/Health product category, the company said. The inhaler also recently won a 2018 Good Design award in the medical category. The company is developing several cannabinoid products, including dronabinol and cannabidiol inhalers, based on the breath activated SiDD platform, … [Read more...] about Senzer inhaler wins second design award
Hovione announces that it has issued $50 million bond
CDMO Hovione has announced that it issued a $50 million bond, arranged and subscribed by Banco BPI, that is set to mature in 2033 in order to finance an expansion of its production capacity. The company has previously discussed recently completed and planned expansions of its manufacturing facilities in Portugal, Ireland, and the US, including the addition … [Read more...] about Hovione announces that it has issued $50 million bond
Nanoform announces construction of new GMP manufacturing facility
Finnish nanotechnology company Nanoform has announced construction of a new 600m2 GMP manufacturing facility at Viikki Life Science Park in Helsinki. The plant, which is expected to be operational sometime in 2019, will result in a six-fold increase the company's capacity for nanonization of API for clinical trial use and will add the capability to handle potent APIs. … [Read more...] about Nanoform announces construction of new GMP manufacturing facility
Biocorp and Lindal partner to commercialize Inspair inhaler sensor in several regions
French device company Biocorp announced that it has signed an agreement with Lindal Group subsidiary VARI under which VARI will incorporate Biocorp's Inspair inhaler sensor into its devices in a deal that includes exclusivity for countries in South America, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. Biocorp announced the launch of the Inspair sensor in … [Read more...] about Biocorp and Lindal partner to commercialize Inspair inhaler sensor in several regions
Iconovo gets order from TOA Pharmaceuticals for devices to be used in feasibility study
According to Iconovo, Japanese pharmaceutical company TOA Pharmaceuticals has placed a "significant" order for DPIs to be used in a feasibility study. Iconovo will produce two customized versions of the inhaler and will conduct the feasibility study with four different commercially available dry powder products to determine how those products perform in the Iconovo … [Read more...] about Iconovo gets order from TOA Pharmaceuticals for devices to be used in feasibility study
Copley Scientific introduces new mixing inlet and a firmware update for the TPK 2100 Critical Flow Controller
Copley Scientific has announced the launch of a 316 stainless steel mixing inlet for use in aerodynamic particle size distribution (APSD) measurement, available in versions for both ACI and NGI impactors. The company also announced the availability of a firmware update for its TPK 2100 Critical Flow Controller that provides greater logging and recording … [Read more...] about Copley Scientific introduces new mixing inlet and a firmware update for the TPK 2100 Critical Flow Controller
Propeller Health to be acquired by ResMed
Connected health company ResMed has announced it will pay $225 million to acquire inhaler monitoring company Propeller Health. ResMed has previously focused primarily on products for sleep apnea, including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines, as well as non-invasive ventilation (NIV) devices that can be used by COPD patients. Propeller health will … [Read more...] about Propeller Health to be acquired by ResMed
Neurelis acquires Aegis Therapeutics
US Pharmaceutical company Neurelis, which recently submitted an NDA for Valtoco diazepam nasal spray, has acquired Aegis Therapeutics and its Intravail transmucosal absorption technology, a component of the Valtoco formulation. In addition to Intravail, Aegis Therapeutics offers two other excipients that can be used in nasal formulations, ProTek and Aegis Hydrogels, … [Read more...] about Neurelis acquires Aegis Therapeutics
Proveris Scientific appoints Alberto Correia as VP of Technical Services
Aerosol characterization company Proveris Scientific Corporation, has announced the appointment of Alberto Correia as VP of Technical Services. Correia has held executive positions at a number of companies, including Horizon Technologies, SeqLL, Harvard Apparatus Regenerative Technology (now Biostage), and Cambridge Biomedical. In his new role, Correia will … [Read more...] about Proveris Scientific appoints Alberto Correia as VP of Technical Services