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Parenteral preparations are sterile medicinal products that are administered by injection, infusion or implantation into the body. They are used to deliver medications directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system and providing a rapid onset of action. There are different types of parenteral preparations, including intravenous (IV) injections, intramuscular (IM) injections, subcutaneous (SC) injections, and intradermal (ID) injections. Each type of administration is chosen based on the specific medication being delivered and the patient's condition.

Parenteral preparations can be single-dose or multi-dose and are usually packaged in vials, ampoules, or pre-filled syringes. These products must be sterile, pyrogen-free, and free from any particulate matter to prevent infections and other adverse reactions in patients. Parenteral preparations can include a wide range of medications, including antibiotics, anticoagulants, vaccines, chemotherapy drugs, and many others. They are typically prepared in a controlled environment, such as a hospital or pharmacy, and are subject to strict quality control measures to ensure their safety and efficacy.

Overall, parenteral preparations play a critical role in modern medicine, allowing for the delivery of life-saving medications directly into the bloodstream.

Overview of Automated Parenteral CCI Solutions

1. E-Scan MicroCurrent RTX

E-Scan RTX is a practical, reliable and entirely automated container closure integrity test (CCIT) approach for pre-filled syringes. The dynamic robotic design of the RTX platform can be customized to meet your manufacturing requirements. The E-Scan RTX uses MicroCurrent HVLD technology, a ground-breaking variation of HVLD, the optimal CCI solution for high-risk biological fluids. It can be used for batch release testing in the lab, on the production line, or in both environments. The test cycle only lasts for a short period of time. The HVLDmc test method checks the entire package for small pinholes, microcracks and defects in the closing seal. This ensures the integrity of the product seal. The HVLDmc has proven to be a highly sensitive leak test method for a variety of liquid-filled pharmaceutical packaging types, including pre-filled syringes, vials, blow-fill-seal containers, and other liquid-filled packages.

Benefits of E-Scan MicroCurrent RTX

• MicroCurrent HVLD technology is effective across all parenteral products, including biologics and extremely low conductivity liquids including sterile water (WFI).
• Listed in USP Chapter 1207 as recommended method for parenteral liquid package inspection.
• Robust method and good Signal-Noise-Ratio between good and defective products.
• Low voltage exposure reduces production of ozone.

2. VeriPac LPX Technology

VeriPac LPX is an automated inspection solution for CCI testing of parenteral products. The VeriPac LPX series is a line of fully automated instruments for 100% inline testing of package quality inspection. The performance of the packing line may be highly assured due to the enhanced automated testing accessible by LPX. The dynamic robotic design of the VeriPac LPX can be customized according to manufacturing needs. The LPX series offers flexible and scalable solutions to satisfy manufacturing line needs. Rigid containers, parenteral products, and flexible packaging are some applications of LPX technology. Systems using VeriPac LPX use Vacuum Decay technology and ASTM Test Method F2338. The FDA recognizes the test technique as a consensus standard for pharmaceutical package testing and is listed in ISO 11607 and USP Chapter 1207 guidelines.

Benefits of VeriPac LPX Technology

• Automated testing enables the highest level of container quality assurance.
• Deterministic, quantitative test method.
• ASTM Test Method F2338 and FDA standard, ISO 11607.
• Non-destructive, non-subjective, no sample preparation.
• Pick-and-Place option back into the production line.
• Auto reject option of defects removed from the production line.
• USP <1207> compliant.

Parenteral products are typically tested for their container closure integrity (CCI) to ensure that the product remains sterile and safe for use. Automated CCI solutions can provide a fast and reliable method for testing CCI in parenteral products. These solutions offer several benefits over traditional manual testing methods, including increased efficiency, consistency, and accuracy. Automated CCI solutions typically use non-destructive testing methods, such as vacuum decay or high voltage leak detection, to identify any leaks or defects in the container closure system. These methods are highly sensitive and can detect even the smallest leaks that may compromise the sterility of the product.