Astech's Syringe-Pro Provides Advanced Automated Solution For Pre-Filled Syringe Testing

Runcorn, UK – January 22 2009 - Astech Projects has today announced the launch of Syringe-Pro, a new fully automated solution for pre-filled syringe sample preparation and testing. Developed as an extension to its Tablet-Pro technology, the new Syringe-Pro can significantly increase the throughput of in-line sample analysis. With unmatched performance, process reliability, and workflow efficiency, the Syringe-Pro offers clear benefits to the pharmaceutical industry, as evidenced by AstraZeneca’s use of a tailored version of the platform.

As a robust and fully automated system, Syringe-Pro can efficiently perform all of the major steps involved in sample preparation including, syringe content deposit, sample dissolution (including vortexing), dilution, dispensing and sample storage, with a further option for injecting to analysis equipment. In addition, operator hazards are minimised compared to manual testing, with the efficient disposal of spent consumables and syringes. Innovative, easy-to-use software -developed to support compliance with electronic record and signature regulations - allows quick and simple set-up of preparative and analytical procedures with minimal training.

Astech Projects’ Sales & Marketing Director, Anthony Moran said, “The Syringe-Pro’s advanced software allows discrete functions to operate concurrently, so sample preparation and analysis can take place simultaneously. This has allowed us to increase throughput significantly when compared to existing automated systems. This provides significant cost benefits to the pharmaceutical manufacturer.”

Astech Projects are accredited with ISO 9001 TickIT and the new Syringe-Pro system has been designed to meet the requirements of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP) and is fully compliant with 21 CFR 11.

About Astech Projects

Established in 1995 Astech Projects specialise in the development and supply of advanced automated system solutions. Leaders in innovative design Astech provide bespoke automation solutions designed and tailored to suit each customer’s individual requirements. With an enviable portfolio of blue chip clients, Astech’s areas of expertise range from pharmaceutical development and life sciences to the nuclear and petrochemical sectors.

With such a wide range of specialist knowledge and expertise Astech are fast becoming renowned in their field for their high quality bespoke solutions and tailor-made products. Astech is made up of a highly proficient team that boasts fine-tuned skills for the development of technologies and associated software solutions. These include the areas of laboratory automation, high throughput systems, data management, sample tracking, compound storage and retrieval, process control, special manipulators and decommissioning systems. Astech also offer individual consultancy services with in house disciplines including, project management, mechanical engineering and design, electrical engineering, control engineering and software engineering.

As well as one-off systems, Astech design and manufacture a range of modular products for high throughput analysis and experimentation. Modular products include the new Tablet-Pro for high throughput drug content analysis of tablets in the manufacturing environment, and a range of highly automated inhalation testing products, including systems for Automated Emitted Dose testing, Andersen Cascade Impactor testing and Next Generation Impactor testing (aNGI).

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