Inhaler monitoring company Adherium said that it has signed a deal with Summatix (formerly Charm Informatics) to allow data from Adherium's Hailie connected inhaler sensors to be accessed through the Summatix medical data platform. Adherium also announced the launch of a new Hailie app for patients and an updated platform for clinicians. Adherium received OTC … [Read more...] about Adherium announces deal with Summatix
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Proveris Scientific adds to its Americas and Asia Pacific customer support team
Proveris Scientific has announced an expansion of its Americas and Asia Pacific customer service support team with the hire of Doug Mann as a Field Service Engineer. The company also recently added Stephen McDonald to its European customer support team. Mann, who most recently provided field support at TTP LabTech, joins Senior Field Service Engineer Kevin O'Keefe … [Read more...] about Proveris Scientific adds to its Americas and Asia Pacific customer support team
Merxin says FDA deems its MRX001 blister multidose DPI appropriate for generic Advair
According to generic inhalation device developer Merxin, the FDA has reviewed data for the company's MRX001 blister multidose DPI and suggested that the agency would accept the MRX001 as an AB rated substitutable version of Diskus. The company shared this quote from the FDA's response: “After reviewing your controlled correspondence submitted on May 3, 2019, the … [Read more...] about Merxin says FDA deems its MRX001 blister multidose DPI appropriate for generic Advair
Nemera acquires Insight Product Development
Device developer and manufacturer Nemera has announced its acquisition of Insight Product Development, which will become the US office of Nemera's “Insight Innovation Center.” The company's other design center office is located in La Verpillière, France. Insight's capabilities include early stage development of DPIs, MDIs, and connected devices. According to Nemera, … [Read more...] about Nemera acquires Insight Product Development
ISAB gets contract for nebulizer feasibility study
Inhalation Sciences (ISAB) has announced that "a leading European inhaled pharmaceutical developer" has contracted with the company for a feasibility study using ISAB's PreciseInhale aerosol generator with new nebulizer capabilities. The feasibility study is the first to use the nebulizer feature for the PreciseInhale system, which launched in February 2019, the … [Read more...] about ISAB gets contract for nebulizer feasibility study
One Drop to integrate MannKind’s BluHale inhaler monitoring device for Afrezza
The One Drop diabetes management platform has agreed to integrate MannKind’s BluHale inhaler monitoring device for the Afrezza insulin DPI, the companies said. The integration of the BluHale device will allow for monitoring of insulin doses, glucose forecasts, and other services for patients using the Afrezza inhaler. MannKind Corporation CEO Michael Castagna … [Read more...] about One Drop to integrate MannKind’s BluHale inhaler monitoring device for Afrezza
Iconovo announces positive results for ICOres study
DPI developer Iconovo has announced that a PK study of its ICOres reservoir-based inhaler demonstrated that the device delivered a budesonide/formoterol dry powder formulation as expected compared to Symbicort Turbuhaler. According to the company, the clinical study, which enrolled 29 healthy volunteers, showed "slightly higher values for ICOres" related to … [Read more...] about Iconovo announces positive results for ICOres study
Seurat Therapeutics to use Kurve Technology device for intranasal migraine therapy
Kurve Technology has announced that Seurat Therapeutics will use Kurve's intranasal delivery technology for Seurat's IGF-1 nasal aerosol for the treatment and prevention of migraines. Details of the development and collaboration agreement were not disclosed. In October 2018, Seurat announced that it had received a ~$510,000 grant from the National Institute of … [Read more...] about Seurat Therapeutics to use Kurve Technology device for intranasal migraine therapy
Proveris Scientific adds Stephen McDonald to its European support team
Proveris Scientific announced that Stephen McDonald has joined the company's European team, which is based in the UK. McDonald, who has previously worked with Proveris to provide customer support as an independent contractor, will work with European Sales Director Deborah Jones providing customer service support for Europe and the Middle East. McDonald has more … [Read more...] about Proveris Scientific adds Stephen McDonald to its European support team
Aptar acquires Nanopharm and Gateway Analytical
AptarGroup has announced its acquisition of Nanopharm and Gateway Analytical as "part of Aptar’s strategy to broaden its portfolio of services that support pharmaceutical and biotech customers to accelerate and derisk their complex product developments." The two companies were acquired by Aptar for a total of approximately $50 million. Both will continue to … [Read more...] about Aptar acquires Nanopharm and Gateway Analytical