US-based MedInvent has obtained CE Marking and ISO 13485 and CMDCAS certification for its NasoNeb II nasal nebulizer, the company said. The company has also signed a distribution contract with Vedise Hospital in Rome, Italy, which will market the product in Italy, San Marino, and Vatican City. MedInvent says that it plans to market the nasal nebulizer throughout … [Read more...] about MedInvent to market NasoNeb II nasal nebulizer in Europe
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MVIC announces new CEO, new member company, new services
The Medicon Valley Inhalation Consortium (MVIC) has announced that Lars Asking, who has served as VP of MVIC since May 2016, will become CEO of the consortium as of May 2017. Asking will take over the role from Ola Nerbrink who will continue as VP Business Development. Nerbrink succeeded Orest Lastow as CEO of MVIC in 2014. In addition, MVIC said that AB I Lamberg … [Read more...] about MVIC announces new CEO, new member company, new services
Copley Scientific introduces updated sample preparation unit for inhaler testing
Copley Scientific has introduced a modified induction port fixture on its sample preparation unit (SPU) Model 2000, the company said. The modification allows for the use of a fluticasone propionate/salmeterol xinafoate (FP/SX) induction port in addition to NGI and ACI induction ports. Copley Scientific Sales Director Mark Copley commented, “Fully automating cascade … [Read more...] about Copley Scientific introduces updated sample preparation unit for inhaler testing
Propeller Health to provide sensors for Novartis’s Breezhaler
Inhaler monitoring company Propeller Health has announced that it will develop an add-on sensor for Novartis's Breezhaler DPI. The sensor, which will be used on COPD products Ultibro, Onbrez, and Seebri Breezhaler in Europe, will record patient use data and transmit that data through the Propeller platform. The company is already partnered with a number of … [Read more...] about Propeller Health to provide sensors for Novartis’s Breezhaler
Impel NeuroPharma announces agreement with Camargo Pharmaceutical Services
According to intranasal drug developer Impel NeuroPharma, the company has signed service agreements with 505(b)(2) development specialist Camargo Pharmaceutical Services. Camargo will provide development services for products based on Impel's Precision Olfactory Delivery (PODTM) intranasal delivery platform. In December 2016, Impel announced that it had raised up … [Read more...] about Impel NeuroPharma announces agreement with Camargo Pharmaceutical Services
Copley Scientific to expand headquarters
Inhaler testing equipment company Copley Scientific will more than double the size of its headquarters in Colwick, Nottingham, UK, the company has announced. Construction on the new building is expected to be complete by the end of 2017. The new facility will include additional manufacturing and warehousing space, as well as meeting and training rooms. Copley … [Read more...] about Copley Scientific to expand headquarters
Oxford Lasers patent case win will allow marketing of EnVision spray characterization system in Europe
Oxford Lasers has announced that it will be able to supply its EnVision spray characterization system in Europe following a decision in its favor by the European Patent Office Board of Appeal. The decision revoked European patent 1210580, based on US patent 6,785,400, "Spray Data Acquisition Method," which belongs to Proveris Scientifc. US patent 6,785,400, which … [Read more...] about Oxford Lasers patent case win will allow marketing of EnVision spray characterization system in Europe
Nicovations terminates Bespak supply agreements for Voke nicotine inhaler
Bespak parent company Consort Medical has confirmed that British American Tobacco subsidiary Nicovations has terminated its supply agreements with Bespak for the Voke nicotine inhaler, effective immediately. According to Consort, Nicovations invoked a clause in the agreement allowing it to cancel in the event that the product failed to reach commercial launch by 31 … [Read more...] about Nicovations terminates Bespak supply agreements for Voke nicotine inhaler
Capsugel to be acquired by Lonza
Lonza Group will acquire capsule manufacturer and CDMO Capsugel from KKR for $5.5 billion, the company has announced. The deal has been approved by the boards of both companies and is expected to close by mid-2017. KKR acquired Capsugel from Pfizer in 2011 for a little less than $2.4 billion. Capsugel manufactures capsules for DPIs and offers development and … [Read more...] about Capsugel to be acquired by Lonza
Propeller Health platform will integrate with MIR spirometers
Propeller Health has announced that its inhaler monitoring platform will integrate with mobile and clinical spirometers from Medical International Research (MIR). According to Propeller, its platform "is the only commercially marketed respiratory digital health solution to include FDA cleared inhaler sensors, digital interfaces and truly mobile spirometers." … [Read more...] about Propeller Health platform will integrate with MIR spirometers