North Carolina-based Cirrus Pharmaceuticals has announced that it will be investing in a new flexible cGMP suite at its facility in Research Triangle Park, NC and will offer new manufacturing services beginning next year. In July 2013, Cirrus announced that it had been acquired by Kemwell Biopharma. The company currently offers a number of analytical and development … [Read more...] about Cirrus Pharmaceuticals to offer inhalation manufacturing services
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Irvine Pharmaceuticals opens facility in China
CDMO Irvine Pharmaceutical Services has announced that it will open a new 115,000 sq ft analytical facility in Hangzhou, China, the company said. The Hangzhou location should be fully operational in early 2015. While Irvine's California facilities offer a number of inhalation and intranasal product analytical testing services, the only OINDP-related service the … [Read more...] about Irvine Pharmaceuticals opens facility in China
CD-adapco introduces latest release of CFD software
Computer aided engineering softwared company CD-adapco has released STAR-CCM+ v9.06, with increased accuracy and faster set-up. The software is useful to inhaler and other device designers for realistic modeling of the behavior of aerosols in the device or drug deposition in the lungs. CD-adapco Senior VP of Product Management Jean-Claude Ercolanelli said, “We want … [Read more...] about CD-adapco introduces latest release of CFD software
Company launches crowd funding effort for DPI monitoring devices
A start-up company called Amiko has launched a campaign on crowd funding site Indiegogo to raise money for manufacturing of its monitoring devices for a variety of dry powder inhalers, the company said. The stated fundraising goal is $50,000. Although a press release says that the device is wearable, it is unclear from the company's marketing materials exactly how it … [Read more...] about Company launches crowd funding effort for DPI monitoring devices
Monaghan Medical presents data showing possible under-dosing from continuous nebulizers
US-based Monaghan Medical, which sells breath actuated nebulizers manufactured by Trudell Medical International (TMI), is presenting data at CHEST 2014 from a study showing that continuous nebulizers may under-dose medication. According to Monaghan changes in a patient's inspiratory/expiratory (I/E) ratio during tidal breathing can result in variable … [Read more...] about Monaghan Medical presents data showing possible under-dosing from continuous nebulizers
Apex Chromatography to be exclusive distributor for Copley Scientific products in India
Copley Scientific has announced a deal with Hyderabad-based Apex Chromatography for the exclusive distribution of Copley inhaler testing products in India and noted that Viraj Sohoni of Apex's Mumbai office has been appointed as the dedicated product manager for the Copley line. Representatives from Apex will also be available alongside Copley Scientific experts at … [Read more...] about Apex Chromatography to be exclusive distributor for Copley Scientific products in India
Gerresheimer opens Chinese development center
Device manufacturer Gerresheimer has announced the opening of a new development center in Dongguan City, China, where the company has been manufacturing inhalers and other drug delivery devices since 2006. The company also has development centers in Germany and the US; all three centers include design, engineering, and development to prepared devices for … [Read more...] about Gerresheimer opens Chinese development center
Iconovo raises $1 million for inhaler development
According to Swedish device developer Iconovo, the company has raised $1 million in venture capital that it will use for development of dry powder inhalation devices. The company also said that Lennart Holm, chairman of the board of BillerudKorsnäs AB, Nexam AB, and Vigmed AB has increased his equity share in Iconovo. Since Iconovo was founded in 2013 by former … [Read more...] about Iconovo raises $1 million for inhaler development
FDA approves the Flexichamber collapsible valved holding chamber
FSC Laboratories has announced that its Flexichamber collapsible valved holding chamber has received FDA clearance for use with most pMDIs. The device, which can be used with or without a mask, will be available by prescription only and will be distributed by FSC Pediatrics. FSC Pediatrics President and CEO Peter W. Steelman commented, “We developed Flexichamber, a … [Read more...] about FDA approves the Flexichamber collapsible valved holding chamber
Formex adds personnel, equipment
California-based CDMO Formex has announced the hires of two new scientists, Ke Shi and Wade Pathak, as well as the acquisition of new spray drying and capsule filling equipment. Formex Senior Director of Business Development Yvonne Verburgt said, "The addition of Dr. Pathak and Dr. Shi to the scientific staff shows Formex's commitment to operate at the cutting … [Read more...] about Formex adds personnel, equipment