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PDA 808.1 Characteristics of Pharmaceutical Elastomers in Parenteral Packaging Systems

Oct 20, 2022
Palm Springs, CA

  • Education
  • The Americas
Cancelled

Overview

Pharmaceutical elastomers are commonly applied in the form of stoppers, plungers, and O-rings for parenteral drug-delivery applications. Here, good sealing is an apparent property for effective drug containment; however, there are several other critical attributes that govern the selection of an appropriate elastomeric component for safe and efficacious drug-delivery.

In this training course, you will gain insight into the fundamentals of pharmaceutical elastomers with practical considerations. Industry experts will describe component selection strategies, review manufacturing technologies, component processing and sterilization techniques. There will be a focus to understand the origin of defects and analytical tools applied for their characterization.

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  • Training courses generally run from 8:30 to 16:00 each day. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Trainers

Katie Falcone
Katie Falcone
Datwyler
Bio
Katie Falcone
Datwyler

Katie Falcone graduated with a BS degree in Biomedical Engineering from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. After finishing her undergraduate study, she joined West Pharmaceutical Services where she served in a number of technical roles. In 2021, Katie graduated with her MSE in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Katie has focused both her career and educational pursuits around primary parenteral packaging systems from research and development to implementation in medical devices to technical sales support.

Katie joined Datwyler in 2021 as a Scientific Support Manager working side-by-side with Key Account Managers, focusing on technical sales management and mitigating technical issues for Datwyler’s largest clients.
Rahul Thakar
Rahul Thakar
Datwyler
Bio
Rahul Thakar
Datwyler
Rahul Thakar is a Technical Key Account Manager with Datwyler and has over 10 years of product development experience in pharmaceutical and chemical sciences. In his current role, Rahul consults with pharmaceutical and medical device companies on parenteral packaging solutions to develop safe and efficacious drug-delivery systems. He holds global responsibility for several key clients, where he is responsible for technical projects from the ideation to the commercialization stage. Within Datwyler, he is also leading strategic collaborations with external partners for product portfolio expansion and product innovation. Rahul was awarded his Ph.D. degree in Material Science and Analytical Chemistry from Indiana University, Bloomington where his graduate research was focused on design and microfabrication of bioanalytical devices for electroanalytical measurements.

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  • Learning Objectives

    Learning Objectives

    1. Select an appropriate packaging container for drug delivery with a focus on elastomers, lined aluminum seals and aluminum seals
    2. Explain the science and manufacturing principles behind elastomers for pharmaceutical packaging
    3. Evaluate the critical processing parameters that determines if RFS or RTU
    4. Describe best practices in primary packaging selection and optimization through case studies
  • Who Should Attend

    This training course is intended for professionals who are responsible for primary packaging components for pharmaceutical containers.

    Departments
    Quality, Engineering, Validation, Packaging, Research and Development

    Roles
    Packaging professionals, Packaging Development Professionals, R&D Formulation Scientists, Process Engineers, Quality Engineers

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Palm Springs Convention Center

277 N. Avenida Caballeros
Palm Springs, CA

  • Accommodations

    The 2022 PDA Universe of Prefilled Syringes and Injection Devices Conference is being held at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, CA.

    Book within the PDA block and be automatically entered to win a daily treat delivered to your hotel room!

    A block of rooms have been reserved for meeting participants at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel and the Hilton Palm Springs Hotel. The group rate at both hotels is $199 for single or double occupancy. Guestroom rates are subject to State and Local taxes. Reservations must be secured by Friday, 23 September 2022. After this date, reservations can be made on a space-and-rate available basis only.

    To make reservations, individuals may click on the reservation link below or call the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel at +1 (888) 236-2427 or the Hilton Palm Springs at +1 (800) 445-8667. Be sure to tell the reservationist that you are with the PDA Meeting to receive the PDA group rate.

    Please be aware that obtaining and canceling hotel reservations is the responsibility of the meeting registrant. Individuals will be responsible for payment of their own cancellation fees. The cancellation policy is 3 days in advance of arrival unless otherwise specified on your reservation information.

    Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel

    888 Tahquitz Canyon Way
    Palm Springs, CA
    Phone: +1 (760) 322-6000
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    Hilton Palm Springs Hotel

    400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
    Palm Springs, CA
    Phone: +1 (760) 320-6868
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How to Get Here

By Air

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is located just minutes from downtown Palm Springs and the Convention Center. This airport is serviced by numerous carriers. Taxi fares from PSP are approximately $10 one way, not including tip, and will take about 7 minutes.

By Car

The Palm Springs Convention Center is located at 277 N Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Parking is located to the east of the facility (Caballeros Lot) and southwest of the facility (Andreas Lot).

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