Multisorb Technologies is launching its new microsite, TranSorb.net, to highlight its TranSorb Sorbent Packs for use in freight containers and warehouse storage. These sorbents are designed to absorb large quantities of moisture to protect machinery, canned goods, steel products, and other items against rust and corrosion.
Visitors to the site will find a newly released short video explaining the benefits and applications for TranSorb.
Thanks to ICH Q8 on Pharmaceutical Development, considerations such as Quality by Design, Critical Quality Attributes, and Design Space have crept into day-to-day drug development and production, influencing several packaging decisions. In essence, these concepts have encouraged drug manufacturers to better understand drug stability, resulting in a closer examination of risks using science.
A single pouch has replaced a double-pouch system for packaging a drug-eluting stent, reducing materials, labor, and storage needs. The new package represents a 50% reduction in waste and a 46% reduction in storage space. Such accomplishments have earned stent maker Medtronic a 2011 Ameristar award in the Medical Device category from the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP).
Multisorb Technologies has appointed Brizman Packaging Business Development Ltd. (Brizman Ltd.) as the exclusive sales representation for Israel. Brizman Ltd. is led by company founder Udi Brizman.
“The appointment of Brizman Ltd. is a part of our continuing drive to provide leadership in the global active packaging market,” said James V. Renda, president of Multisorb, in a press release. “Their appointment reflects our dedication to offer the local support that customers have come to expect from Multisorb.”
By Adrian T. Possumato, Global Director, Healthcare Packaging, Multisorb Technologies
In the active packaging or sorbent industry, some manufacturers of desiccants, oxygen absorbers, and volatile organic compound (VOC) adsorbents are also offering products and services to the pharmaceutical and medical device industries to assist in reducing their customer’s corporate carbon footprint.
Jim Renda has been promoted to president of Multisorb Technologies. As president, Renda will be responsible for leading the global operations and business for the company. The announcement was made by Mike McGee, Chairman of Multisorb Technologies, in a press release.
As part of Multisorb Technologies’ ongoing emphasis on providing solutions-based active packaging technology to the global market, the company announced today it will be providing direct sales, service, and support in Canada effective Feb. 1, 2011. This expansion is part of the companies’ business objective of growing its presence in the important Canadian market.
Multisorb has been showcasing its services and solutions at the American Association of Clinical Chemists (AACC) Clinical Lab Expo in booth 2003 from July 27 – July 29, 2010 in Anaheim, CA. As in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices become more complex and sensitive, frequently there is a corresponding need for highly specialized sorbents that are custom built and can be incorporated into the packaging of the device. Using intelligent sorbents can help ensure IVD reliability and integrity.
DryKeep desiccating polymers from TricorBraun (St. Louis) can be incorporated into bottles and films to provide high moisture adsorption capacity and cost-effective manufacturing. Nutraceutical companies are using the desiccant entrained polymer technology in bottles, and in scoops delivered with powder concentrated mixes, says Jad Darsey, sales manager for strategic markets.