Product Variants of SCHOTT iQ®: Glass Containers, Syringes, Cartridges, and Vials
syriQ®
SCHOTT understands the challenges associated with pre-filled syringe (PFS) systems, as well as the PFS requirements for various therapeutic areas. syriQ® is designed to meet the stringent and evolving needs of the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and biotech industries.
CHARACTERISTICS
syriQ® PFS are ready for the filling process regardless of product combination or variation. The glass syringes are manufactured on fully automated production lines (including forming, needle staking, washing, siliconization, closure assembly, and packaging) and are washed, siliconized, and assembled with a tip closure or needle shield. The products are available with Staked Needle, Luer Cone, or Luer Lock, and SCHOTT’s customized PFS solutions and strict process control ensure drug stability, user safety and convenience, as well as optimized compatibility with safety devices and autoinjectors.
YOUR ADVANTAGES
- Fully automated production lines.
- Customized solutions to suit customer requirements.
- Widespread compatibility with filling lines.
cartriQ®
The SCHOTT iQ® portfolio is raising standards for drug delivery systems across the healthcare sector, just as the market is faced with tighter regulations. Our advances towards RTU container standardization continue with cartriQ®, our most accurate cartridge-handling system to date.
CHARACTERISTICS
cartriQ® facilitates tight dimensions and premium surface quality to ensure optimized container processing, widespread device compatibility and reliable, user-friendly performance. Our broad portfolio of cartridges already sets impressive industry standards, and as part of the SCHOTT iQ® portfolio, cartriQ® RTU drug container systems just took another step forward.
YOUR ADVANTAGES
- Steam sterilization provides sterility assurance for critical areas.
- Baked on silicone ensures low particles and optimum gliding force.
- Low cosmetic defects results in low scrap rate.
- High mechanical strength offers lower breakage in filling and at point of use.
adaptiQ®
Developed in cooperation with innovative and highly regarded machine suppliers, adaptiQ® vials can be processed on a wide range of existing and new fill + finish lines and come in three distinct packaging options. The high standardization of the platform enables the availability of the full portfolio of gold-standard SCHOTT vials in a ready-to-use configuration.
CHARACTERISTICS
All adaptiQ® ready-to-use vials are pre-washed and pre-sterilized with state-of-the-art industry processes. The whole platform has been designed for full compliance with ISO 21882, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of filling equipment. adaptiQ® vials are also pre-tested with nested closure systems.
YOUR ADVANTAGES
- Full SCHOTT vial portfolio including FIOLAX® clear and amber vials, EVERIC® pure and SCHOTT Type I plus®.
- Vial sizes from 2R-50R readily available
- No glass-to-glass contact.
- Greater flexibility and efficiency for small batch production.
adaptiQ® tray
Developed for the use on existing traditional filling lines, adaptiQ® tray is the quick way to introduce ready-to-use containers into installed filling lines – saving valuable time and space.
CHARACTERISTICS
The adaptiQ® tray design allows for an easy entry to filling ready-to-use vials on traditional filling lines. With minimal changes to existing machinery set-ups pre-washed and pre-sterilized vials, supplied in adaptiQ® tray, can be used. The unnecessity of a washing machine and depyrogenation oven reduces clean-room space and validation costs.
YOUR ADVANTAGES
- Easy entry to ready-to-use fill and finish.
- Harmonized outer packaging dimensions for all vial sizes.
- No glass-to-glass contact during transport.
adaptiQ® cup nest
The industry-standard nest and tub configuration of adaptiQ® cup nest eliminates the need for individual vial transport, as the containers can be processed directly in the nest.
CHARACTERISTICS
The adaptiQ® cup nest design allows for a fill and finish process entirely free of glass-to-glass contact, maintaining the high quality and robust properties of the SCHOTT vials. The standardized dimensions of the nest remove the dependency of the container format while processing. The standard 3" syringe ISO tub ensures compatibility with numerous fill and finish machines.
YOUR ADVANTAGES
- Robust nest design to reduce warpage.
- No glass-to-glass contact during transport and processing.
- No dependency on container format
- Packed in industry-standard 3" ISO tub.
adaptiQ® clip nest
adaptiQ® clip nest has been developed for fully nested processing on a multitude of fill and finish machines. The unique concept allows performing all process steps without removing the vials from the nest, including lyophilization
CHARACTERISTICS
The adaptiQ® cup nest design allows for a fill and finish process entirely free of glass-to-glass contact, maintaining the high quality and robust properties of the SCHOTT vials. The standardized dimensions of the nest remove the dependency of the container format while processing. The standard 3" syringe ISO tub ensures compatibility with numerous fill and finish machines.
YOUR ADVANTAGES
- Fully nested processing, including lyophilization.
- Robust nest design to reduce warpage.
- No dependency on container format.
- No glass-to-glass contact during transport and processing.
SCHOTT iQ® Integribag
Developed to meet the latest fill-and-finish innovations such as no-touch transfer processes in aseptic filing, SCHOTT iQ® Integribag provides next level sterile integrity. Following a quality-by-design approach, it creates a physical barrier that keeps not only the sterile containers, but also their tub, nest and Tyvek® seal entirely sterile. Allowing you to introduce the nested containers into your aseptic filling core without having to rely on further decontamination steps.
CHARACTERISTICS
The SCHOTT iQ® Integribag is available as an option for adaptiQ® RTU vials, cartriQ® RTU cartridges and syriQ® syringes. It provides an improved bag design made of industry proven Tyvek® in the front and a strong triple layer foil. The bag is sealed with a strong, blue colored seal.
YOUR ADVANTAGES
- Visible integrity even after transport
- Lower probability of failures and complaints due to robust bag design.
- Sterile barrier encompasses even the outside of tub and Tyvek®
- Compatible with all SCHOTT iQ® products for maximum flexibility
Dr. Robert Lindner
Global Product Manager