DELIVERY AND DEVICE INNOVATION: SHL Medical for Elexy™ reusable electromechanical autoinjector The winner in the Device and Delivery Innovation category was SHL Medical's Elexy™ reusable electromechanical autoinjector. Elexy™ is a drug-independent solution that offers the greatest primary packaging flexibility among autoinjectors, meaning it fits both primary packaging with prefilled syringes and primary packaging with cartridges. The cartridge version of Elexy features SHL's market-proven Needle Insulation Technology (NIT®). With a pre-installed needle housed within the autoinjector cap, the patented NIT technology eliminates the need for manual connection, offering patients a more convenient device. ECO-DESIGN WINNER: Huhtamaki for Omnilock™ Ultra PAPER In the Eco-Design category, judges selected Huhtamaki for its fully recyclable, heat-sealable, high-barrier Omnilock™ Ultra paper. Specially designed to replace non-recyclable multi-layer laminates, including those made of paper, plastic, and aluminum, Omnilock™ Ultra paper represents a significant innovation in sustainable packaging. It offers ultra-high barrier properties previously only found in non-recyclable multi-layer plastic and foil combinations. With a paper content ranging from 87% to 93% derived from FSCcertified fibers, the product maintains superior barrier performance and is environmentally friendly.. PACKAGING INNOVATION WINNER: Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company for new OXYCAPT Multilayer Plastic Vial In the Packaging Innovation category, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company was chosen as the winner for its new vials designed to store gene therapy products using dry ice and liquid nitrogen. Standard COP vials have a poor gas barrier that is insufficient for O2- and CO2-sensitive medications. The OXYCAPT multi-layer plastic vial consists of three layers: the drug contact layer and outer layer are made of COP, while the oxygen and carbon dioxide barrier layer is made of MGC's novel polyester. As a result, OXYCAPT provides an excellent barrier against oxygen, carbon dioxide, and UV rays, which is approximately 20 times better than standard COP single-layer vials. PATIENT-CENTRIC DESIGN WINNER: UCB Pharma for Bimzelx 160 mg 2 ml autoinjectors product for US In the Patient-Centered Design category, the redesigned packaging of UCB Pharma's BIMZELX 160 mg autoinjector impressed the judges with its innovative features and patient-centric approach. The packaging, which incorporates 15 new design elements, improves the unboxing experience and prioritizes ease of use, sustainability, and functionality. Highlights include a "book-style" cardboard construction for better viewing of instructions, an intuitive closing mechanism, a tamper-evident design, and a plastic tray made from 50% recycled PET material. START-UP INITIATION WINNER: Active Label for non-electric smart labels Active Label was the clear winner in the Startup Innovation category for the design of its non-electronic, environmentally friendly labels that monitor both time and temperature. These smart labels are activated by near-monochromatic ultraviolet light and use materials designed through research in collaboration with universities and research centers. Label information is read by a compact reader that uses optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) and a proprietary algorithm to convert the signals into time and temperature data. This data is then stored in the cloud, making it accessible to clients remotely. WOMAN OF THE YEAR: Asmita Khanolkar – SMC Ltd The Woman of the Year award went to Asmita Khanolkar of SMC Ltd. With over two decades of experience, she has made a significant contribution to the advancement of healthcare, launching multiple medical devices and commissioning manufacturing lines for novel devices, including first-in-human, single-use, on-body, and implantable drug delivery devices. Winners of the Pharmapack Awards from Pharmapack Europe PACKAGING INNOVATION WINNER: Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company for new OXYCAPT Multilayer Plastic Vial. 51 NOTICIAS I NEWS
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