Gerresheimer and Stevanato present EZ-fill Smart
Gerresheimer and Stevanato Group have launched a new and innovative ready-to-use (RTU) vial platform, EZ-fill Smart. A solution designed to improve drug packaging quality, reduce total cost of ownership (TCO), and shorten lead times for customers. The new platform is an evolution of Stevanato’s EZ-fill, and it creates significant enhancements to customer product offerings amid growing demand for RTU vials.
The EZ-fill Smart platform leverages increased automation throughout the manufacturing process to increase productivity and reduce human errors. The optimised platform features no glass-to-glass and no glass-to-metal contact, which improves quality and integrity of the vials throughout the product life cycle. The companies have redesigned the secondary packaging, which can yield a significant reduction of particle risks during customers’ operations, delivering improved quality.
Developed in close cooperation with major machine vendors, EZ-fill Smart can provide a proven seamless integration with standard fill and finish operations. The platform also accommodates both small and large batch production. The companies have implemented advancements that can help ensure the processability on filling lines with the primary aim to facilitate the complete automation of the in-feeding process.
“As an innovative and leading solution provider for the Pharma and Biotech industry, Gerresheimer responds to customer demand with a best-in-class solution. We are convinced that the new EZ-fill Smart platform is the next industry standard for Ready-to-Fill vials and in the future also for cartridges”, said Lukas Burkhardt, Member of the Executive Board of Gerresheimer AG. “The new platform will enable customers to optimize their processes, improve their quality and also their CO2 footprint. In addition, our customers benefit from a significant reduction in the Total Cost of Ownership.”
Image: EZ-fill Smart from Gerresheimer and Stevanato Group improves quality and integrity of the vials throughout the product life cycle.
