WHEATON to Present Educational Session on Parenteral Drug Packaging at INTERPHEX 2016

MILLVILLE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– WHEATON® announces that Global Market Manager Jeffrey Reid will present
the education session “Key Elements to Consider when Packaging
Parenteral Products” on Tuesday, April 26 at 11:30 a.m. during INTERPHEX
2016 at the Javits Center in New York. The session will provide
attendees with the information necessary to understand the specific USP
standards and testing methods necessary to meet good manufacturing
practices and to ensure the packaging is compliant with current Food and
Drug Administration regulations.

In his presentation, Reid will detail the critical processes of
particulate cleaning, depyrogenation and sterilization necessary for the
packaging containers of injectable drugs. He will also describe the test
methods related to these processes for finished injectable drugs as
detailed by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and enforced by the
FDA. Reid’s talk will focus on USP <788> “Particulate Matter in
Injections”, USP <85> “Bacterial Endotoxins Test” and USP <71>
“Sterility Test” and how each separate standard is met in order to
maintain the integrity of the finished product.

In addition, the session will explore the issue of extractable and
leachable components related to the use of elastomers and polymers for
the packaging material, as well the role cleaning chemicals can play in
the leachable profile as detailed in USP <1663> and <1664>.

“Preparing packaging for parenteral drugs is a time-consuming, multistep
process that can add significant expense,” said Wayne Brinster, WHEATON®
CEO. “Because of our experience producing purpose-built solutions for
our customers, including ready-to-fill products for the parenteral drug
industry that meet all of these standards, Jeff Reid is uniquely suited
to provide this information to the attendees at INTERPHEX.”

About WHEATON

Throughout its 126-year history, WHEATON has been dedicated to
supporting scientific advances and discovery by providing innovative
solutions for the laboratory research, diagnostic, and specialty
pharmaceutical industries. The company’s expertise in designing and
manufacturing plastic and glass containers with a wide selection of
closure systems and custom solutions ensures the secure storage and
delivery of sensitive materials and precious biomedical specimens around
the globe. For more information, visit www.Wheaton.com.

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