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PDA 808 Characteristics of Pharmaceutical Elastomers and Aluminum Seals in Parenteral Packaging Systems

Aug 29 - Aug 30, 2023
Middletown, DE

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Overview

Please note that this training course will take place in person at Datwyler's First Line manufacturing facility in Middletown, Delaware. Due to the proprietary nature of the equipment that will be shown during this training course, some companies will not be able to attend. All accepted registrants will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement.

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 two-day 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.

In addition, you will participate in a plant tour of Datwyler’s First Line manufacturing facility in Middletown, Delaware!

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  • Training courses generally run from 8:30 to 16:00 each day unless noted on the agenda. Breakfast will not be provided, but 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.
Eugene Polini
Eugene Polini
Datwyler
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Eugene Polini
Datwyler

Eugene graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Villanova University in Villanova, PA. After finishing his undergraduate study in 1983, he joined West Pharmaceutical Services where he served in a number of technical, quality, and customer-support roles. In 1999, Eugene graduated with a Master’s degree in business administration from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. Eugene has more than 30 years of experience working with primary parenteral packaging systems from research and development to quality control to technical sales support.

Eugene joined Datwyler in 2017 as a Technical Key Account Manager working side-by-side with key account and commercial development managers, focusing on technical sales management and mitigating technical issues for Datwyler’s largest clients.
Rahul Thakar
Rahul Thakar
Datwyler
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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. Discuss the regulations that govern elastomeric closures and aluminum seals
    5. 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 Control, Quality Systems, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance Operations, Research and Development, Regulatory Affairs, Technical Operations, Packaging, Formulation Scientist

    Roles
    Analyst, Specialist, Supervisor, Manager, Director, Engineer, Scientist

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Datwyler Pharma Packaging USA

571 Merrimac Ave
Middletown, DE

  • Accommodations

    The following hotels are located near the training course location:

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites
    315 Auto Park Dr
    Middletown, DE 19709

    Hampton Inn
    117 Sandhill Dr
    Middletown, DE 19709

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