Pre-Filled Syringes Forum 2012
Philadelphia (USA), March 15 - 16, 2012
Gerresheimer AG
The Racquet Club of Philadelphia
Philadelphia (USA)
Date
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 11:45am - 12:30pm
Speaker
Dr. Arno Fries
Director Product Management Tubular Glass
Gerresheimer Bünde GmbH
Title
Pre-filled Syringes - Update on Material and Quality
Abstract
The question regarding the ideal primary packaging material for pharmaceutical products is discussed in the industry. Pre-filled syringes from cyclic polyolefin materials have been developed and are applied for specialty drugs and diagnostic agents. Glass syringes are used for the majority of heparins, vaccines and biotech products in the pre-filled syringe market. In this presentation, special focus is placed on the current discussion related to glass as raw material for syringes and other drug containers. The topics covered include:
- Trends in the pre-filled syringe market
- Pre-filled syringes from plastic and glass
- Glass as packaging material for syringes and vials
- Quality and durability of glass containers
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