Italian aerosol device and filling machine company Coster Pharma has announced that its Type 3 Drug Master File (DMF) for two of its MDI valves to the FDA has been issued the DMF number 26960. Both of the 20mm valves are manufactured at the company's clean room facility in Trento, Italy. The 20DR valve is available for 50, 65, 75, and 100 µl dosing, and the 20DPH … [Read more...] about Coster announces US DMF number for MDI valves
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Aptar Pharma provides multi-lingual site for international customers
OINDP device maker Aptar Pharma has added Chinese, French, German and Spanish versions to its English-language website and plans to add additional languages, including Portuguese, in 2014. According to the company, web traffic has grown more than 100% since the Aptar Pharma site was launched in 2011. Visitors to the site can locate devices organized by application, … [Read more...] about Aptar Pharma provides multi-lingual site for international customers
Rexam adds manufacturing capabilities
Device manufacturer Rexam Healthcare has announced a €20 million expansion of its manufacturing operations at its site in Le Tréport, France, giving the site a total workspace of 5200 sq m. Rexam will manufacture the new Advancia nasal spray pump and other drug delivery devices at Le Tréport. The company says that it plans to hire 50 new employees, bringing the total … [Read more...] about Rexam adds manufacturing capabilities
Inspiro reports positive results for Inspiromatic DPI study
Israeli device company Inspiro Medical has announced that a safety and efficacy study of formoterol delivered by the Inspiromatic dry powder inhaler for the treatment of asthma in children met both its primary and secondary endpoints. According to the company, the randomized, crossover, double blind study, which involved 30 asthmatic children, demonstrated … [Read more...] about Inspiro reports positive results for Inspiromatic DPI study
Malvern and Proveris team on spray characterization system
Malvern Instruments has announced that it will team up with Proveris Scientific Corporation on a nasal spray characterization system called Solo for Spraytec, which combines Proveris's automated actuator and software for precise control of device actuation with Malvern's Spraytec laser diffraction particle size analyzer. The FDA recommends laser diffraction for … [Read more...] about Malvern and Proveris team on spray characterization system
Nypro to build plant in Ireland
Device design and manufacturing company Nypro plans to build a device manufacturing facility in Waterford, Ireland and, according to the company, will hire 200 workers to staff the new plant. Nypro's capabilities include injection molding and assembly of plastic components for metered dose inhalers (MDIs) and dry powder inhalers (DPIs). The facility will manufacture … [Read more...] about Nypro to build plant in Ireland
Micron Technologies acquired by private equity firm
Pharmaceutical micronization specialist Micron Technologies has been acquired by private equity firm Arlington Capital Partners. Micron, which is based in Malvern, PA and has a facility in Dartford, UK, provides micronization services for both development and commercial production of drugs, including inhaled drugs, as well as analytical services. Arlington Capital … [Read more...] about Micron Technologies acquired by private equity firm
Melbourn awarded Manufacturer’s/Importer’s Authorization
According to Melbourn Scientific the company has recently been awarded a Manufacturer's/Importer’s Authorization (MIA), which allows it to act as a testing and release site for the EU. Melbourn is among the largest suppliers of OINDP-focused contract research in Europe and offers services from formulation development through clinical trials manufacturing. Melbourn … [Read more...] about Melbourn awarded Manufacturer’s/Importer’s Authorization
Malvern Instruments offers particle characterization webinar series
Malvern Instruments has announced the launch of an Imaging Masterclass webinar series beginning February 26 and continuing throughout 2013. The company is also running a Laser Diffraction Masterclass series that covers wet and dry method development, optical property selection, and specification setting. According to the company, the initial session of the Imaging … [Read more...] about Malvern Instruments offers particle characterization webinar series
Freeman Technology appoints distributor in Canada
Powder characterization specialist Freeman Technology has named ATS Scientific Inc. as the Canadian distributor of the company's FT4 Powder Rheometer. The powder rheometer generates data that can be used for optimization of aerosolization in dry powder inhalation formulations. Freeman Technology Managing Director Tim Freeman commented, “I am delighted to be … [Read more...] about Freeman Technology appoints distributor in Canada