Adherium has announced that its Smartinhaler has been selected for use in the myAirCoach project, which will study the effectiveness of mHealth systems for asthma control. The program, which includes participation by Imperial College London, the University of Manchester, and Leiden University Medical Center, is funded through the European Commission's Horizon 2020 … [Read more...] about Adherium’s Smartinhaler platform selected for myAirCoach
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Mexichem discusses potential for using HFA 152a as pMDI propellant
Following the signing of an international phase-down agreement regarding fluorinated gases in October 2016, pMDI propellent supplier Mexichem stated that it "does not believe the recent Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, nor regulatory controls such as the European F-Gas Regulation or US SNAP, will affect the availability of HFA medical propellants in the … [Read more...] about Mexichem discusses potential for using HFA 152a as pMDI propellant
H&T Presspart and Cohero Health launch the eMDI
H&T Presspart and Cohero Health have officially launched the eMDI connected metered dose inhaler (eMDI), which integrates with Cohero Health's BreatheSmart inhaler tracking and lung function measurement platform. The two companies initially announced the eMDI project at RDD in April 2016. The eMDI contains embedded sensors that record inhaler usage in addition to a … [Read more...] about H&T Presspart and Cohero Health launch the eMDI
Intertek adds MDRS capabilities to OINDP development services
Intertek has announced the addition of morphologically-directed Raman spectroscopy (MDRS) capabilities to its OINDP analytical and development services with the acquisition of a Malvern Instruments Morphologi G3-ID. MDRS has the ability to distinguish API particle from excipient particles in nasal suspensions, allowing for direct measurement of API particle size … [Read more...] about Intertek adds MDRS capabilities to OINDP development services
Merxin announces launch of generic blister DPI
Device developer Merxin has announced the availability of its MRX001 "off the shelf" multidose dry powder inhaler. According to an announcement on the website of Merxin sister company Aedestra, the blister-based DPI is designed for developers of generic combination products planning to submit a 505(j) application. Earlier this year, Merxin announced the launch … [Read more...] about Merxin announces launch of generic blister DPI
New smart inhaler company Aerobit partners with Eularis
Aerobit, a smart inhaler company founded in the UK in June 2016 by Ali Molyed, who previously founded payment automation company AccessPay, has announced an agreement with pharmaceutical bit data analysts Eularis. According to the Aerobit web site, its device is designed as a sensor jacket that fits over a standard MDI and that connects to the cloud via bluetooth. … [Read more...] about New smart inhaler company Aerobit partners with Eularis
Teleflex Medical recalls intranasal delivery device
According to numerous sources, Teleflex Medical has voluntarily recalled multiple lots of its LMA MAD intranasal delivery device because the devices are failing to aerosolize the drug. The recall notification says, "Teleflex Medical is recalling these products as they may not deliver a fully atomized plume of medication. Teleflex Medical has received complaints … [Read more...] about Teleflex Medical recalls intranasal delivery device
Astech Projects announces delivery of automated DPI shot weight testing workstation
Inhaler testing automation company Astech Projects has announced the delivery of a fully automated robotic workstation for shot weight testing of DPIs based on its Xelair 1 Series automation platform. The system rotates each device in preparation for presentation to the test shot collection mouthpiece adaptor using a servo-driven mechanism. The workstation be used … [Read more...] about Astech Projects announces delivery of automated DPI shot weight testing workstation
Cohero Health closes $9 million financing round
Connected device company Cohero Health has closed a $9M Series A financing round to fund development of its BreatheSmart platform, business development, and clinical trials, the company said. One of the company's new investors is Heitkamp & Thumann Group, parent company of H&T Presspart, which is partnered with Cohero Health on an eMDI. Other Investors include … [Read more...] about Cohero Health closes $9 million financing round
Adherium gets US patent for inhaler monitoring device with dose counter
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted SmartInhaler maker Adherium Limited US Patent No. 9,468,729, titled "Releasable monitor with optical dose counter for a medicament inhaler, the company announced, saying that, "This patent confirms Adherium’s ongoing commitment to innovation in the medication adherence market." According to Adherium, the … [Read more...] about Adherium gets US patent for inhaler monitoring device with dose counter