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PDA Primary Packaging and Devices for Biopharmaceuticals Training Course

Apr 19, 2018
Seoul, Korea

This Course gives an introductory overview of container closure development and devices.

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Overview

The PDA Primary Packaging and Devices for Biopharmaceuticals Training Course gives an introductory overview of container closure development and devices. This includes primary packaging components devices, test methods like silicon oil testing for cartridges and syringes, visual inspection and particle analysis, mechanical properties of containers and suitability tests needed for the assembly into devices. Development strategies and regulatory requirements will be addressed as well.

Small groups will have hands-on activities with test equipment and samples of components and devices. Intense discussions with the subject matter experts will be possible throughout the course. Questions can be sent in advance to [email protected].

Who Should Attend

Individuals working in development, manufacturing, engineering QA and QC functions, especially those dealing with container and device development but also audit functions and suppliers.

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Agenda

  • Thursday, April 19

    8:00 – 17:30 | Registration Open

    9:00 – 10:30

    9:00 | Welcome and Introduction
    Instructor: Thomas Schoenknecht, PhD,     Executive Director, Business Development, SHL Group AB

    9:45 | Primary Packaging in Glass
    Instructor: Alessandro Morandotti, Product Manager, Ompi

    • Glass: Manufacturing and forming of containers
    • Phys. & chem. Properties
    • Quality Aspects
    • Bulk and ready to use concepts

    10:30 – 11:00 | Refreshment Break

    11:00 – 12:30

    11:00 | Primary Packaging in Glass: Pre-Filled Syringes for Biopharmaceuticals
    Instructor: Sébastien Jouffray, BD

    • Considerations in selection of delivery systems
    • Ensuring drug/container compatibility
    • Ensuring container/device integration and performance
    • Partnering for success

    11:45 | Elastomeric Packaging Components in a Container Closure System
    Instructor: Tan Shi Min, West

    • Material, Stopper Manufacturing Processes and Controls, Considerations in Selecting a Packaging Component, Formulation, Design, Lamination, Finishing & Packaging, Considerations for Testing

    12:30 – 13:30 | Networking Luncheon

    13:30 – 14:45

    13:30 | Devices
    Instructor: Thomas Schoenknecht, PhD, Executive Director, Business Development, SHL Group AB

    • Pens and autoinjectors
    • Functions and use

    14:00 | Test Methods of Syringes and Devices
    Instructor: Erik Berndt, Industry Manager, Medical/Pharmaceutical, Zwick GmbH & Co KG

    • Test methods according to ISO 11040 and 11608
      • Breakage test of container
      • Device assembly tests

    14:45 – 15:15  | Refreshment Break

    15:15 – 18:00

    15:15 | Hands-On Exercises with Components and Test Equipment

    17:00 | Regulatory Aspects of Combination Products
    Instructor: Thomas Schoenknecht, PhD, Executive Director, Business Development, SHL Group AB

    17:30 | Q&A and Discussion

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Imperial Palace Seoul

640 Eonju-ro, Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu
Seoul, Korea

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$495

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$675

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$315

Nonmember*

$315

Student Member

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$200

Nonmember*

$250

Young Professional Member †

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$270

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Molly O'Neill Moir, CMP
Vice President, Programs & Meetings
Tel: (301) 656-5900 ext. 132
Email: [email protected]

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*For this member type or discounted rate, online registration is not available and must be faxed in.

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REFUND FOR COURSES: If your written request is received by March 30, 2018, you will receive a full refund less a $200 processing fee. After that time, no refunds will be approved. COURSE CANCELLATION: PDA reserves the right to modify the material or instructors without notice, or to cancel an event. If an event must be cancelled, registrants will be notified by PDA as soon as possible and will receive a full refund. PDA will not be responsible for airfare penalties or other costs incurred due to cancellation. For more details, contact PDA at [email protected] or +1 (301) 656-5900.

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Group Registration Discount: Register 3 people from the same organization as a group (at the same time) for the event and receive the 4th registration free. Other discounts cannot be applied.

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