Smart Molding International 1-2023

24 smart_molding international 1/2023 machinery Pharmaceutical primary packaging made of plastic: for a greater degree of safety – from production to usage The automated ZAHORANSKY production lines cover the entire manufacturing cycle of pharmaceutical primary packaging for laboratory analysis as well as the administration of medication. New ZAHORANSKY microsite provides an overview of the latest medical technology solutions. O n a new microsite, ZAHORANSKY will be present- ing the latest technologies and use cases relating to the manufacture and use of pharmaceutical primary packaging consisting of COC/COP-based ma- terials instead of glass. Berthold Schopferer, Head of Project Planning at ZAHORANSKY Automation & Molds GmbH, had this to say on the matter: “The process of administering medications should be as safe as pos- sible – in hospitals as well as medical practices and vaccination centers, or when self-medicating at home, for example in the case of chronic and acute illnesses. The foundation for this is already laid during production with pre-packaged, fillable staked-needle syringe bodies or pre-filled syringes. Not only can products made of plastic instead of glass be manufactured more reliably and in high quality via ZAHORANSKY systems – thanks to their form, which is flexibly tailored to the type of application, they make handling easier for everyone involved and ensure the correct dosage.” For example, ZAHORANSKY supplied a PRIMA Z tube for the production of a tube applicator for a rotavirus vaccine for children from the age of six weeks, so that the drug can be administered as easily as possible in the context of self-medication – something that would be unthinkable with a glass tube. Compared to glass, plastic offers invaluable advantages in the area of laboratory analysis and when administering medication. Even the production of COC/COP-based containers is much more reliable, because the needle can be positioned more flexibly before overmolding and is not melted or glued in. On top of this, a client benefits from a reduced risk of breakage, meaning less care is required during transport, storage and handling. Last but not least, the shelf life of highly delicate medicines is significantly extended thanks to the pH-neutral surface. Depending on the product, more than ten camera systems are used with ZAHORANSKY installations for the purposes of quality assurance. The final check is then carried out by an integrated 100 percent X-ray system. LIVA Z - Everything seems very easy with us PRIMA Z - 16-way inspiring syringe technique