Maximum flexibility in packaging life science and healthcare products

C-400 TC

At interpack 2014, Multivac presents its comprehensive range of services for the Life Science and Healthcare industry. The packaging specialist offers flexible solutions for the packaging of sensitive medical and pharmaceutical products in individual or combination packs. In addition, the company provides flexible solutions for packaging small and medium batches, data handling, and traceability labeling (Track and Trace).

GMP-compliant machine with high flexibility

Multivac's main exhibit in the MCP (Medical, Cosmetics, and Pharmaceuticals) sector is a packaging solution based on a thermoforming packaging machine in Multivac Clean DesignTM. The machine's concept has been optimized for applications requiring high flexibility.

The thermoforming packaging machine offers great flexibility regarding the packaging materials processed, packaging formats, and batch sizes. Quick and reproducible format changes minimize downtime. The consistently modular design of the new thermoforming machine allows a high degree of variability, especially concerning machine configuration, expandability, and product handling. It also enables comprehensive integration of automation, identification, and inspection solutions.

Furthermore, the innovative machine concept has been designed for safe line clearance. This allows a strict separation of process and technical areas. Transparent enclosures with large-area doors protect against direct access and environmental influences. At the same time, they provide perfect visibility and ease of cleaning.

Packaging in pouches and trays

With the C 400 TC, the company demonstrates a specialized chamber machine for packaging medical sterilized goods in pouches. It features permanently heated and temperature-controlled sealing bars, enabling qualification and validation of the sealing process. Additionally, the C 400 TC detects inserted pouch holders contactlessly via RFID tags integrated into the holders. The correct recipe for this holder is automatically loaded into the control system. This process opens up the possibility for the medical technology industry to design their packaging processes to be safe, reproducible, and traceable. Moreover, the entire process is fully documented and continuously monitored.

From its tray sealer portfolio, Multivac presents the semi-automatic T 260 tray sealer, designed for small batch medical and pharmaceutical applications. The T 260 features a robust construction, optimized tooling, and IPC control. These features ensure high sealing quality, process safety, and reproducibility.

Data handling and Track and Trace

With the folding carton labeler from Multivac Marking & Inspection, the Multivac Group offers a labeler that seals the insertion tabs of medication folding cartons with a label. This provides authenticity assurance, allowing consumers to immediately recognize whether the package is intact. Using an integrated printing system, a Data Matrix code for serialization can be printed onto the insertion tab.