Pharma Industrial India Magazine - July - August 2024

PHARMA INDUSTRIALINDIA · JUL-AUG 24 15 INTERVIEW 100% inspection of each container. It in - cludes net weight of the filled drug, vision inspection of the stopper position and inspection of the crimp cap. Any faulty products are removed from the process and not returned to the tub. These fea - tures collectively improve the reliability and efficiency of the filling process. Q What quality control measures are integrated into the RFF Cell to en - sure product integrity and compliance with regulatory standards? Tom Bailey: The robot cell has been de - signed in strict accordance with Annex 1 and with the advice of former MHRA experts. The robotic system includes the latest contamination control measures and a VPHP decontamination system with Catalytic conversion of the Hydro - gen peroxide decontamination vapour. The fill finish sits inside a state-of-the- art isolator system with integrated air handling and continuous environmental monitoring. These measures ensure that the RFF Cell operates in compliance with regulatory standards, safeguarding the integrity and safety of the drug products. Q How does the Vacuum Drum Filler contribute to improving efficiency in drug packaging? Tom Bailey: The Vacuum Drum Filler im - proves efficiency in drug packaging by providing a reliable and precise method for filling powders into various contain - ers. This system uses vacuum tech - nology to ensure accurate dosing and minimise product loss during the filling process. By reducing manual handling and enhancing automation, the Vacuum Drum Filler increases throughput and reduces the risk of contamination. Its efficient design enables quick change - overs between different products, further improving production efficiency and flex - ibility. Q How does 3P Innovation support customers in establishing produc- tion-representative processes using the Discover range offerings? Tom Bailey: The design philosophy behind the Discover range is to create systems that are production ready and scalable. Each process has been care - fully designed to be robust, ensuring it can operate 24/7 in a production envi- ronment.