Melbourn Scientific has added a Proveris SprayVIEW system and Vereo actuator, making the contract research organization the first in Europe to offer cGMP spray pattern and plume geometry measurements required for nasal spray and MDI approval for the US. The company provides a number of analytical and formulation services for OINDPs. Proveris Scientific Chief … [Read more...] about Melbourn Scientific first CRO in Europe to offer cGMP spray pattern and plume geometry
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IPAC-RS offering free human factors webinar
The Device Working Group of the International Pharmaceutical Aerosol Consortium on Regulation & Science (IPAC-RS) is offering a webinar on July 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time dealing with human factors assessments in the development of OINDPs. Julian Dixon, Director of Human Factors at Team Consulting, will present the webinar, which "will provide … [Read more...] about IPAC-RS offering free human factors webinar
FDA approves Asthmapolis inhaler sensor and app
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Asthmapolis's asthma sensor system and mobile app. The sensor attaches to the top of an MDI canister, records data from an accelerometer and GPS receiver, and transmits the data wirelessly to a patient's smart phone. The device uses GPS data to record where and when the inhalers are used, providing information to public health … [Read more...] about FDA approves Asthmapolis inhaler sensor and app
Gateway Analytical offering two webinars for OINDP specialists
Particle characterization specialist Gateway Analytical is offering two upcoming webinars of interest to OINDP developers, manufacturers, and quality assurance personnel. The first of the webinars, Ensure Quality Inhalation Products with Wear Debris Analysis of Medical Devices, will take place on May 30. The one-hour webinar will cover causes of wear debris in … [Read more...] about Gateway Analytical offering two webinars for OINDP specialists
Melbourn Scientific adds Freeman Technology powder characterization capability
Melbourn Scientific is now offering powder characterization services using the Freeman Technology FT4 Powder Rheometer to optimize formulation and analysis services for inhaled drug and device development. Melbourn Scientific Operations Director Derek Solomon commented, “A key challenge of developing pharmaceuticals for inhalation is creating a formulation that … [Read more...] about Melbourn Scientific adds Freeman Technology powder characterization capability
Team Consulting introduces new API-only dry powder inhaler technology
Team Consulting is introducing its new Occoris inhaler engine technology designed specifically for the delivery of API-only formulations for systemic therapies. The flexible Occoris system offers repeatable delivery of a wide range of dose sizes with no carrier necessary, Team says, facilitating pulmonary delivery of vaccines, analgesics, insulin, and other … [Read more...] about Team Consulting introduces new API-only dry powder inhaler technology
Aptar launches new capsule-based inhaler
Aptar Pharma has announced the launch of the Twister capsule-based dry powder inhaler. The new DPI is intended to provide a cost-effective dry powder alternative to metered dose inhalers (MDIs), especially in the third world, the company says, with the aim of permitting "a wider range of asthma sufferers to not only gain better access to medication but also become … [Read more...] about Aptar launches new capsule-based inhaler
3MDDS expands pMDI manufacturing capacity
3M Drug Delivery Systems has announced an expansion of its pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI) manufacturing capacity at its Northridge, CA facility. The company is adding a pressure fill line to the existing cold fill line in the Northridge facility, which is one of four 3MDDS MDI filling sites worldwide. The company also announced the establishment of a … [Read more...] about 3MDDS expands pMDI manufacturing capacity
Copley introducing new breath simulator
Copley Scientific will be introducing its new BRS 3000 breath simulator for the testing of metered dose inhalers (MDIs) and dry powder inhalers (DPIs) at RDD 2012. The company previously introduced its BRS 2000 breath simulator for nebulisers at ISAM 2011. According to the company, "The BRS 3000 allows users to precisely define and apply breathing profiles that mimic … [Read more...] about Copley introducing new breath simulator
New OINDP testing consultancy launched
Inhalation testing specialist Frank Chambers has launched a new analytical consultancy specializing in OINDP testing called Inhalytic. Chambers, whose most recent position was as Senior Scientist at AstraZeneca, where he performed analytical research on inhaler products, is a member of the EPAG Impactor sub-team and has published numerous scientific articles. … [Read more...] about New OINDP testing consultancy launched