Wearable Injectors164

Issue No #164 Sep 2024 September 6th, 2024

Issue 164 - Sep 2024

Inside the magazine

ENABLING LARGE-VOLUME SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION WITH A SMART WEARABLE INJECTION PLATFORM

ENABLING LARGE-VOLUME SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION WITH A SMART WEARABLE INJECTION PLATFORM

Leonard Chu presents the Altek Biotechnology's Alby injection platform and highlights its versatility as a delivery platform for large-volume subcutaneous injections.

TRUST THE PROGRESS: INTRODUCING AUTOMATION TO ENHANCE ON-BODY INJECTOR MANUFACTURING

TRUST THE PROGRESS: INTRODUCING AUTOMATION TO ENHANCE ON-BODY INJECTOR MANUFACTURING

Greg Moakes and Tzach Sadi the process and benefits of automating the production process for its on-body injector device, Sorrel™.

SYMBIOZE<sup>®</sup>: LARGE-VOLUME ON-BODY INJECTOR PLATFORM FOSTERING PATIENTS’ EXPERIENCE

SYMBIOZE^®: LARGE-VOLUME ON-BODY INJECTOR PLATFORM FOSTERING PATIENTS’ EXPERIENCE

Cécile Gross and Mark Tunkel discuss the how Nemera's on-body injector platform – Symbioze^® – has been developed by drawing on a combination of lessons learned from the history of injection devices and the company’s extensive experience developing drug delivery devices for the parenteral route.

UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITIES IN ON-BODY DELIVERY SYSTEMS THROUGH A PLATFORM TECHNOLOGY APPROACH

Stevanato Group

UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITIES IN ON-BODY DELIVERY SYSTEMS THROUGH A PLATFORM TECHNOLOGY APPROACH

Anna Allegro and Andrea Cuccato discuss how Stevanato’s Vertiva^® on-body delivery system exemplifies a platform technology approach to device design, with its 3 and 10 mL formats providing the flexibility necessary to accommodate a wide variety of therapies.

THE IMPORTANCE OF USER-CENTRIC DESIGN WHEN DEVELOPING DEVICES FOR HOME USE

THE IMPORTANCE OF USER-CENTRIC DESIGN WHEN DEVELOPING DEVICES FOR HOME USE

Simon Bürdel and Reza Abedian, discuss the importance and value of conducting human factors studies and user consultations above and beyond regulatory requirements when designing user-centric devices for subcutaneous self-injection in at-home settings.

CCBio’s Quick Dose On-Body Injector

CCBio’s Quick Dose On-Body Injector

Quick Dose is a reusable on-body injector designed and developed to address the challenges of drug container compatibility and extend the lifecycle. The device aims to provide a more efficient and comfortable drug delivery method for patients and meet evolving market needs.

FROM PRECISION TO PERFECTION: NEW ON-BODY DELIVERY SYSTEM TESTING SOLUTIONS

FROM PRECISION TO PERFECTION: NEW ON-BODY DELIVERY SYSTEM TESTING SOLUTIONS

Peter Schmidt details the advantages ZwickRoell’s integrated testing systems offer for ensuring precise and accurate testing of on-body drug delivery systems, including the prevention of static charge and the company’s advanced camera-based measurement systems.

ENHANCING THE PATIENT AND NURSE EXPERIENCE IN LARGE-VOLUME SUBCUTANEOUS DRUG DELIVERY

Enable Injections

ENHANCING THE PATIENT AND NURSE EXPERIENCE IN LARGE-VOLUME SUBCUTANEOUS DRUG DELIVERY

Omar Rahman, Beth Faiman and Lisa Gorski highlight the importance of a comfortable experience for both patients and healthcare providers when it comes to large-volume subcutaneous drug delivery.

TECHNICAL CHALLENGES DURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF ON-BODY INJECTORS

Dr Andrea Allmendinger

TECHNICAL CHALLENGES DURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF ON-BODY INJECTORS

Andrea Allmendinger, Michael Adler, Carole Delauney and Hanns-Christian Mahler provide an overview of large-volume wearable injection devices for the subcutaneous delivery of biologics and discuss the technical challenges associated with the development and manufacturing of these drug/device combination products.

DESIGNING A MORE VERSATILE AND MODERN WEARABLE DEVICE

Dr Chaoyoung Lee

DESIGNING A MORE VERSATILE AND MODERN WEARABLE DEVICE

Chaoyoung Lee and Mike Stout introduce the Horizon wearable micro-pump platform, a cutting-edge advancement in the drug delivery device market that marks a significant contribution to wearable drug-device design.

THE SPECIFIC APPROACH: THE ADVANTAGE OF CUSTOMISATION FOR WEARABLE DELIVERY SYSTEMS

Dave Beckstoffer

THE SPECIFIC APPROACH: THE ADVANTAGE OF CUSTOMISATION FOR WEARABLE DELIVERY SYSTEMS

Dave Beckstoffer considers how involving customisation from the outset of an on-body injector development project can not only optimise the patient outcome but also streamline the development timescale for device engineers, with a particular focus on the drive system.

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