EP3386461B1 - Method of packaging multi-monodose containers - Google Patents
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- US 2013/079301 discloses an ophthalmic solution can be used to treat recurrent corneal erosion.
- US 2015/306259 discloses a packaging unit for at least one pharmaceutical, medical, or cosmetic item.
- US 6234333 discloses a reclosable container adapted to reduce the risk of contamination of the substance contained therein.
- WO 2011/147769 discloses a single-dose container, particularly for fluid products.
- US 2009/0100802 a vacuum packaging system for transporting a plurality of medical containers.
- US 2005/261659 discloses a medical connected container assembly and method of producing the same.
- a method of packaging a multi-monodose container includes, but is not limited to, covering a molded structure with a hermetically-sealable overwrap, the molded structure including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion including a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials enclosing a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent; the second portion affixed to the first portion and including a textured surface pattern positioned to direct gas flow between the first portion and a region adjacent to the second portion; evacuating at least a portion of air from around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap, the evacuated at least a portion of the air at least partially flowing over the textured surface pattern of the second portion of the molded structure; forming a hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials by bonding the hermetically-sealable overwrap to at least a portion of the molded structure; and
- a method of packaging a multi-monodose container includes, but is not limited to, covering a molded structure with a hermetically-sealable overwrap, the molded structure including a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials enclosing a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent, and a textured surface pattern positioned to direct gas flow between a first portion of the molded structure and a region adjacent to a second portion of the molded structure; evacuating at least a portion of air from around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap, the evacuated at least a portion of the air at least partially flowing over the textured surface pattern on the molded structure; and forming a hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- a multi-monodose container includes, but is not limited to, a molded structure including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion including a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials having an internal volume configured to hold a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent; and the second portion affixed to the first portion, the second portion including a textured surface pattern positioned to direct gas flow between the first portion and a region adjacent to the second portion.
- a multi-monodose container includes, but is not limited to, a molded structure including a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials having an internal volume configured to hold a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent; and a textured surface pattern positioned to direct gas flow between a first portion of the molded structure and a region adjacent to a second portion of the molded structure.
- a method of packaging a foldable container includes, but is not limited to, covering a multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration with a hermetically-sealable overwrap, the multi-monodose container including a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials enclosing a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent, and one or more articulating joints connecting each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials in the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials to at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial, the one or more articulating joints sufficiently flexible to reversibly mate a planar outer surface of each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials with a planar outer surface of the at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial to form a folded configuration of the multi-monodose container; exerting a force on at least one of the monodose pharmaceutical vials in the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, the exerted force directed toward the at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial; bending the one or
- a method of packaging a multi-monodose container includes, but is not limited to, covering the multi-monodose container with a hermetically-sealable overwrap, the multi-monodose container including a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials enclosing a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent; and one or more articulating joints connecting each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials in the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials to at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial, the one or more articulating joints sufficiently flexible to reversibly mate a planar outer surface of each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials with a planar outer surface of the at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial to form a folded configuration of the multi-monodose container; exerting a force on at least a portion of an external surface of the hermetically-sealable overwrap covering the multi-monodose container, the exerted force directed toward the one or more articulating joints of the multi-mono
- a multi-monodose container includes a molded structure including a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials and a textured surface pattern positioned to direct gas flow between a first portion of the molded structure and a region adjacent to a second portion of the molded structure.
- each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials in the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials is connected to at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial through one or more articulating joints.
- Each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials in the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials encloses a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent, e.g., a vaccine or a therapeutic agent.
- the method of packaging the multi-monodose container includes hermetically-sealing the row of interconnected monodose containers in a hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- the textured surface pattern on the molded structure is configured to aid in drawing out or evacuating air and/or inert gas from the hermetically-sealable overwrap during the process of hermetically sealing the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials therein.
- Figure 1 shows a block diagram of a method 100 of packaging a multi-monodose container.
- Method 100 includes in block 110 covering a molded structure with a hermetically-sealable overwrap, the molded structure including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion including a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials enclosing a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent, the second portion affixed to the first portion and including a textured surface pattern positioned to direct gas flow between the first portion and a region adjacent to the second portion.
- Method 100 includes in block 120 evacuating at least a portion of air from around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap, the evacuated at least a portion of the air at least partially flowing over the textured surface pattern of the second portion of the molded structure.
- Method 100 includes in block 130 forming a hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials by bonding the hermetically-sealable overwrap to at least a portion of a surface of the molded structure.
- Method 100 includes in block 140 separating the second portion of the molded structure from the first portion of the molded structure.
- method 100 is performed with one or more pieces of machinery to package the multi-monodose container.
- method 100 is performed by one or more pieces of machinery acting in tandem to package the multi-monodose container.
- the method can include use of machinery for covering the molded structure of the monodose pharmaceutical vial, evacuating at least a portion, forming a seal, and separating the first portion of the molded structure from the second portion of the molded structure.
- method 100 is performed automatically by one or more pieces of machinery.
- method 100 is performed in tandem with forming the multi-monodose container, e.g., in tandem with forming the molded structure, filling each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials with a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent, and sealing the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- Method 100 of packaging a multi-monodose container includes covering a molded structure with a hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- the method includes covering the entirety of the molded structure.
- the method can include covering the molded structure with a hermetically-sealable pouch sized to accommodate the entirety of the molded structure.
- the method includes covering at least a portion of the molded structure.
- the method can include covering the entire first portion of the molded structure including the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials and at least a part of the second portion of the molded structure with the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- covering the molded structure with a hermetically-sealable overwrap includes conveying at least one of the molded structure and the hermetically-sealable overwrap using conveying machinery.
- the method can include moving the molded structure to be covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap, moving the hermetically-sealable overwrap to cover the molded structure, or a combination thereof.
- Figure 2 shows a block diagram illustrating further aspects of a method 100 of packaging a multi-monodose container.
- method 100 includes inserting the molded structure into an opening defined by the hermetically-sealable overwrap, as shown in block 200.
- the method can include inserting the molded structure forming the multi-monodose container through an opening of a hermetically-sealable pouch, bag, or sleeve.
- method 100 includes inserting the first portion of the molded structure into the opening defined by the hermetically-sealable overwrap first so that the second portion of the molded structure is proximal to the opening defined by the hermetically-sealable overwrap, as shown in block 210.
- the molded structure can be inserted through an opening defined by the hermetically-sealable overwrap in a specific orientation such that the second portion of the molded structure including the textured surface pattern is closest to the opening through which air or inert gas will be injected and/or evacuated.
- method 100 of packaging a multi-monodose container includes positioning the molded structure between a first layer of hermetically-sealable overwrap and a second layer of hermetically-sealable overwrap; and sealing together one or more edges of the first layer and the second layer of the hermetically-sealable overwrap, as shown in block 220.
- the method can include using horizontal flow machinery with a conveyor to position the multi-monodose container between a first and second layer of hermetically-sealable overwrap, e.g., roller sheets of hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- Machinery for covering a container with an overwrap is commercially available (from, e.g., Bosch Packaging Technology, Waiblingen, Germany).
- Figure 3 is a block diagram showing further aspects of a method of packaging a multi-monodose container.
- Method 100 of packaging a multi-monodose container includes covering a molded structure with a hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- method 100 includes covering the molded structure with a hermetically-sealable pouch, as shown in block 300.
- the hermetically-sealable overwrap can include a medical-grade heat-sealable foil pouch (from, e.g., Bemis Healthcare Packaging, Oshkosk, WI; Oliver-Tolas, Healthcare Packaging, Grand Rapids, MI).
- method 100 includes covering the molded structure with a hermetically-sealable sleeve, as shown in block 310.
- the hermetically-sealable overwrap can include a medical-grade heat-sealable overwrap in a tubular form (from, e.g., Bemis Healthcare Packaging, Oshkosk, WI).
- a method 100 of packaging a multi-monodose container includes covering the molded structure with a hermetically-sealable foil laminate, as shown in block 320.
- the method can include covering the molded structure with a hermetically-sealable polyester/foil/polyethylene laminate.
- foil laminates include polyester/foil/nylon/polyethylene laminates and coated paper/foil/polyethylene laminates.
- the method includes covering the molded structure with a hermetically-sealable metalized laminate.
- the method can include covering the molded structure with a hermetically-sealable polymer film (e.g., polyethylene terephthalate (PET)) metalized or coated with a thin layer of aluminum, nickel, and/or chromium.
- a hermetically-sealable polymer film e.g., polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
- PET polyethylene terephthalate
- method 100 includes in block 330 covering the molded structure with a hermetically-sealable overwrap formed from at least one of polyester, foil, polypropylene, cast polypropylene, polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, metallocene polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene, or metalized film.
- method 100 includes covering the molded structure with a laminate including at least one of polyester, foil, polypropylene, cast polypropylene, polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, metallocene polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene, or metalized film.
- the method can include covering the molded structure with a metalized polyester/polyethylene laminate.
- method 100 of packaging a multi-monodose container includes covering the molded structure with a gas-impermeable overwrap, as shown in block 340.
- the method can include covering the molded structure with an oxygen-impermeable overwrap configured to prevent oxygen from contacting the hermetically-sealed multi-monodose container.
- the method can include covering the molded structure with an inert gas-impermeable overwrap configured to retain an inert gas environment (e.g., a nitrogen-rich environment) within the sealed overwrap.
- method 100 of packaging a multi-monodose container includes covering the molded structure with a vapor-impermeable overwrap, as shown in block 350.
- the method can include covering the molded structure of the multi-monodose container with a laminate configured to create a vapor or moisture barrier (e.g., a polyester/foil/polyethylene laminate, a polyester/metalized polyethylene laminate, or a coated paper/foil/polyethylene laminate).
- a vapor or moisture barrier e.g., a polyester/foil/polyethylene laminate, a polyester/metalized polyethylene laminate, or a coated paper/foil/polyethylene laminate.
- method 100 of packaging a multi-monodose container includes covering the molded structure with a light-impermeable overwrap, as shown in block 360.
- the method can include covering the molded structure of the multi-monodose container with a hermetically-sealable overwrap that is non-transparent and configured to create a light barrier (e.g., a foil laminate).
- the light-impermeable overwrap is impermeable to ultraviolet, visible light, and/or near infrared radiation.
- method 100 of packaging a multi-monodose container includes covering the molded structure with an electrostatic discharge-protective overwrap, as shown in block 370.
- the method can include covering the molded structure of the multi-monodose container with a hermetically-sealable overwrap with antistatic properties (e.g., a polyester/aluminum foil/antistatic low density polyethylene laminate).
- Hermetically-sealable overwraps with moisture/vapor barrier, light barrier, gas barrier and/or electrostatic discharge barrier for use in the methods described herein in the form of bags, pouches, sleeves, or layers (e.g., sheets) are commercially available (from, e.g., Bemis Company, Inc., Oshkosh, WI; Pall Corporation, Port Washington, NY).
- a multi-monodose container includes a molded structure including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion including a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials enclosing a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent, and the second portion affixed to the first portion, the second portion including a textured surface pattern positioned to direct gas flow between the first portion and a region adjacent to the second portion.
- a multi-monodose container includes a molded structure including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion including a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials having an internal volume configured to hold a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent; and the second portion affixed to the first portion, the second portion including a textured surface pattern positioned to direct gas flow between the first portion and a region adjacent to the second portion.
- FIG 4 shows a schematic of a non-limiting example of a multi-monodose container for use in a method of packaging a multi-monodose container such as described in Figure 1 .
- multi-monodose container 400 includes a molded structure 410 including a first portion 420 and a second portion 430.
- First portion 420 includes a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 440, each of which encloses a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent.
- Second portion 430 is affixed to the first portion 420 and includes a textured surface pattern 450 (shown in this non-limiting example as a series of parallel lines) positioned to direct gas flow between the first portion 420 and a region 460 (stippled pattern) adjacent to the second portion 430.
- the region 460 adjacent to the second portion 430 is space adjacent to an edge of the second portion 430.
- the textured surface pattern 450 on the molded structure 410 is configured to aid in drawing out or evacuating air and/or an inert gas during a process of hermetically sealing the multi-monodose container 400 in the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- the molded structure of the multi-monodose container such as described herein is formed using a molding manufacturing process.
- the first portion of the molded structure including the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials and the second portion of the molded structure including the textured surface pattern can be formed by a blow molding manufacturing process.
- the first portion of the molded structure including the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials and the second portion of the molded structure including the textured surface pattern can be formed by an injection molding manufacturing process.
- the molded structure including the first portion and the second portion is formed by a blow-fill-seal manufacturing process.
- the first portion of the molded structure including the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials and the second portion of the molded structure including the textured surface pattern can be formed by a blow-fill-seal manufacturing process.
- the molded structure including the first portion and the second portion is formed by a blow molding manufacturing process. See, e.g., U.S. Patent No. 3,325,860 to Hansen titled “Molding and Sealing Machines," U.S. Patent No. 3,936,264 to Cornett & Gaspar titled “Apparatus for Blow Molding a Container with Breachable Sealing Members”.
- the blow molding manufacturing process includes at least the steps of melting a plastic resin, forming a hollow tube (parison) of molten plastic resin, clamping two halves of a mold around the hollow tube and holding it closed, expanding the parison into the mold cavity with compressed air by allowing the parison to take up the shape of mold cavity, and exhausting the air from the mold part and cooling the plastic resin.
- plastic resin e.g., polyethylene and/or polypropylene
- granules of polyethylene and/or polypropylene can be fed into an extruder and melted at temperatures above 160 degrees centigrade.
- the extruded parison is enclosed by a two-part mold, sealing the lower end of the parison.
- the extruded parison is cut above the mold.
- the formed molded structure is allowed to cool and removed from the mold.
- the molded structure including the first portion and the second portion is formed by a blow-fill-seal manufacturing process.
- the multi-monodose container including the dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent can be formed by an aseptic process in which the molded structure is formed, filled with the at least one pharmaceutical agent, and sealed in an uninterrupted sequence of operations in a sterile environment.
- the molded structure including the first portion and the second portion can be formed using a highly automated blow-fill-seal or form-fill-seal manufacturing process.
- a multi-monodose container can be generated by 1) forming the molded structure including the first portion with the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials and the second portion with the textured surface pattern having flow-directing properties, 2) filling each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials with a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent, and 3) sealing each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials to enclose the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent therein.
- a multi-monodose container may be formed, filled with at least one pharmaceutical agent, and sealed using a process that includes at least the following steps: an aseptic solution including the at least one pharmaceutic agent is delivered to the blow-fill-seal or form-fill-seal machine through a bacteria-retaining filter; sterile filtered compressed air and granules of a plastic material (e.g., polyethylene, polypropylene or polyethylene/polypropylene co-polymers) are supplied to the machine; the plastic granules are extruded downwards under pressure (e.g., up to 350 bar) as a hot hollow moldable plastic parison; two halves of a mold defining the outer surfaces of the molded structure of the multi-monodose container are closed around the parison to seal the base while the top of the parison is cut free by a hot knife-edge; the plastics material is formed into the multi-monodose container by vacuum and/or sterile air pressure; each of the interconnected
- the molded structure including the first portion and the second portion is formed by an injection molding manufacturing process.
- the first portion of the molded structure including the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials and the second portion of the molded structure including the textured surface pattern can be formed from a resin, e.g., a thermoplastic material, which is forced into an appropriately shaped mold by an injection ram or screw. Pressure is maintained until the thermoplastic material has hardened sufficiently for removal of the mold and release of the formed molded structure.
- a multi-monodose container including the molded structure is formed using one or more molds.
- the one or more molds are designed for blow mold manufacturing.
- the mold can include two female parts which when closed form a cavity defining the outer surface of the molded structure of the multi-monodose container.
- the one or more molds are designed for injection mold manufacturing.
- the mold can include a cavity into which a plastic polymer or resin is forced under pressure, the mold defining both the outer surface and the inner surface of the monodose pharmaceutical vials comprising the multi-monodose container.
- each of the one or more molds is formed from stainless steel or aluminum and is precision-machined to provide a mold for the external features and/or internal features of the molded structure of the multi-monodose container.
- Other non-limiting materials for use in forming molds for blow molding and/or infusion molding include beryllium, copper, aluminum, steel, chromium, nickel, stainless steel, and alloys thereof.
- the molded structure of the multi-monodose container including the first portion and the second portion is formed from a biocompatible material.
- the molded structure can be formed from a material that is safe for use and compatible with the contents of the monodose pharmaceutical vials, e.g., a pharmaceutical agent in a dry or liquid form.
- the biocompatible material e.g., a biocompatible polymer or resin, is sufficiently inert as to prevent release or leaching of substances from the biocompatible material into the contents of the monodose pharmaceutical vials in quantities sufficient to affect the stability and/or safety of the pharmaceutical agent enclosed therein.
- the biocompatible material is of a type that does not significantly absorb components of a dosage form, e.g., a pharmaceutical agent in a dry or liquid formulation, and/or does not allow the components of the pharmaceutical agent to migrate through the biocompatible material.
- biocompatible material include polyvinyl chloride, fluoropolymers, polyurethane, polycarbonate, silicone, acrylic, polypropylene, low density polypropylene, high density polypropylene, nylon, sulfone resins, thermoplastic elastomers, and thermoplastic polyesters.
- the molded structure including the first portion and the second portion is formed from at least one thermoplastic material.
- the molded structure of the multi-monodose container including the first portion with the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials and the second portion with the textured surface pattern can be formed from a heat pliable or moldable plastic polymer material using blow molding or infusion molding manufacturing processes.
- thermoplastic materials include ethylene-vinyl acetate, cyclic olefin copolymers, ionomer, fluorine-containing polymers, polyurethane, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene terephthalate G (PETG), acrylics, cellulosics, poly(methyl methacrylate), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, nylon, polylactic acid, polybenzimidazole, polycarbonate, polyether sulfone, polyetherether ketone, polyetherimide, polyethylene, polyphenylene oxide, polyphenylene sulfide, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, and polytetrafluoroethylene.
- the at least one thermoplastic material includes a form of polyethylene.
- the thermoplastic material can include a low density (LDPE) or branched form of polyethylene.
- the thermoplastic material can include a high density (HDPE) or linear form of polyethylene.
- the thermoplastic material can include a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), combining the clarity and density of LDPE and the toughness of HDPE.
- the at least one thermoplastic material includes a form of polypropylene.
- the thermoplastic material can include a highly crystalline form of polypropylene.
- the thermoplastic material can include an isotactic form of polypropylene having organic groups on the same side of the polymer chain.
- the thermoplastic material can include a higher impact form of polypropylene, e.g., syndiotactic with alternating organic groups above and below the polymer chain, or atactic with no regular sequence of organic side chains.
- polypropylene is modified with polyethylene or rubber to improve impact resistance, lower stiffness, and improve clarity.
- the molded structure including the first portion and the second portion is formed from at least one biocompatible thermoplastic material.
- biocompatible thermoplastic materials include polyvinyl chloride, fluoropolymers, polyurethane, polycarbonate, acrylic, polypropylene, low density polypropylene, high density polypropylene, nylon, and sulfone resins.
- Additional non-limiting examples of biocompatible thermoplastic materials include thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer (TEO), styrene ethylene butylene styrene (SEBS), thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), copolymer thermoplastics (COPE), and polyether-block-amid (PEBA).
- the molded structure of the multi-monodose container is formed from glass using a blow molding or injection molding manufacturing process.
- molten glass can be formed into the molded structure using either a press-and-blow process or a blow-and-blow process. In both processes, the molten glass is pressed or blown into a parison and then blown into a mold defining the outer surface of the molded structure.
- the molded structure is formed from borosilicate glass.
- the molded structure can be formed from Type I borosilicate glass.
- the molded structure of the multi-monodose container is formed from a transparent material.
- the molded structure of the multi-monodose container can be formed from a transparent material to permit a user to visualize the tip of a needle, e.g., a syringe needle, in a monodose pharmaceutical vial comprising a part of the multi-monodose container.
- the molded structure of the multi-monodose container can be formed from a transparent material using a blow molding or an infusion molding manufacturing processes.
- the transparent material includes glass.
- the transparent material can include Type I borosilicate glass.
- the transparent material includes a form of transparent thermoplastic material.
- the transparent material can include a copolymer of vinyl acetate and ethylene.
- the transparent material can include a low density form of polyethylene.
- the transparent material can include polyvinyl chloride and in particular, unplasticized polyvinyl chloride.
- the transparent material can include a cyclic olefin copolymer. See, e.g., U.S. Patent No. 6,951,898 to Hammond and Heukelbach titled "Cycloolefin Copolymer Resins Having Improved Optical Properties".
- a molded structure of the multi-monodose container is formed from an opaque material.
- the molded structure of the multi-monodose container including the first portion and the second portion can be formed from an opaque plastic, e.g., polypropylene PP.
- the molded structure of the multi-monodose container is formed from a tinted material.
- the molded structure of the multi-monodose container including the first portion and the second portion can be formed from a tinted material, e.g., amber-colored glass or thermoplastic, which limits that amount of light or ultraviolet radiation that can pass through the monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the molded structure of the multi-monodose container including the first portion and the second portion can be formed from an extruded thermoplastic material that includes dyes or pigments configured to impart color, e.g., an amber color, to the monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- one or more additives are included in the material forming the molded structure of the multi-monodose container.
- the one or more additives can include lubricants, stabilizers, antioxidants, plasticizers, antistatic agents, or slip agents.
- the process of forming the molded structure of the multi-monodose container includes the addition of one or more of a lubricant, a stabilizer, an antioxidant, a plasticizer, an antistatic agent, a slip agent, or a combination thereof.
- a lubricant e.g., zinc stearate, may be used during the molding or extrusion process to facilitate flow of the molten thermoplastic on the metal surfaces of the mold.
- one or more stabilizers may be added to the thermoplastic to retard or prevent degradation of the polymer by heat, light, and/or ultraviolet exposure during the manufacturing process as well as to improve the aging characteristics of the thermoplastic.
- one or more anti-oxidants e.g., aromatic amines, hindered phenolics, thioesters, and phosphites
- free radicals may be added to the thermoplastic to retard oxidation-induced degradation of the thermoplastic.
- one or more plasticizers may be added to the thermoplastic to achieve softness, flexibility, and melt flow during processing.
- one or more antistatic agents may be used to prevent the buildup of static charges on the plastic surfaces.
- one or more slip agents e.g., polyolefins
- a surface treatment is applied to the outer surfaces of the multi-monodose container.
- the surface treatment can include corona discharge or deposition of thin layers of other plastics to improve such properties as ink adherence, adherence to other films, heat sealability, or gas barrier.
- molded structure 410 of multi-monodose container 400 includes a first portion 420 and a second portion 430.
- the first portion 420 of molded structure 410 of multi-monodose container 400 includes a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 440.
- the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 440 includes a row of five interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials includes at least two interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials includes three or more interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials includes at least one of two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, or ten interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials. In an aspect, the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials includes about 2 to about 30 interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the first portion of a molded structure can include a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials that includes 2 vials, 3 vials, 4 vials, 5 vials, 6 vials, 7 vials, 8 vials, 9 vials, 10 vials, 11 vials, 12 vials, 13 vials, 14 vials, 15 vials, 16 vials, 17 vials, 18 vials, 19 vials, 20 vials, 21 vials, 22 vials, 23 vials, 24 vials, 25 vials, 26 vials, 27 vials, 28 vials, 29 vials, or 30 vials.
- the multi-monodose container includes more than 30 vials.
- the first portion of the molded structure includes a row of 20 to 30 interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the first portion of a molded structure can include a row of 25 interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the first portion of the molded structure includes a row of 20 to 30 interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials configured to be split into groups of 3 to 10 interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the first portion of the molded structure includes a row of 20 to 30 interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials configured to be split into groups of 3 vials, 4 vials, 5 vials, 6 vials, 7 vials, 8 vials, 9 vials, or 10 vials.
- a multi-monodose container can include a strip of 25 interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials that is configured to be split into groups of 5 vials.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials is polygonal in cross-section perpendicular to an axis formed by the first portion and the second portion of the molded structure. In an aspect, each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials is square, triangular, hexagonal, or polygonal in cross-section perpendicular to an axis formed by the first portion and the second portion of the molded structure.
- Figures 5A-5C illustrate aspects of multi-monodose container 400 with a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 440 having different cross-sectional shapes.
- Figure 5A is a top-down view of multi-monodose container 400a including a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 440a.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 440a is square in cross-section perpendicular to an axis formed by the first portion and the second portion of the molded structure.
- Figure 5B is a top-down view of multi-monodose container 400b including a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 440b.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 440b is triangular in cross-section perpendicular to an axis formed by the first portion and the second portion of the molded structure.
- Figure 5C is a top-down view of multi-monodose container 400c including a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 440c.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 440c is hexagonal in cross-section perpendicular to an axis formed by the first portion and the second portion of the molded structure.
- Multi-monodose containers 400a, 400b, and 400c having the different cross-sectional shapes include the structures shown in Figure 4 , i.e., a first portion including the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials and a second portion adjacent to the first portion and including a textured surface pattern positioned to direct gas flow between the first portion and a region adjacent to the second portion.
- Each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials of the multi-monodose container encloses a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent is formulated for parenteral or oral administration.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent is in a liquid form.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent can be dissolved or suspended in a liquid formulation appropriate for oral or parenteral administration.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent is in lyophilized form.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent can be in a lyophilized or dry form intended to be reconstituted with water, e.g., distilled water or water for injection, prior to administration to a subject.
- the at least one pharmaceutical agent is intended for administration to humans.
- the at least one pharmaceutical agent is intended for veterinary administration.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent includes a preventative agent, e.g., an agent capable of preventing a medical condition or infectious disease.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent includes a dose of at least one vaccine.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent can include a dose of at least one vaccine capable of eliciting immunity against or preventing infection by one or more infectious agents.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent includes a dose of at least one vaccine configured for immunization against one or more infectious agent, disease, or condition, non-limiting examples of which include anthrax, tuberculosis (BCG), cholera, Dengue fever, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, haemorrhagic fever, haemophilus b (Hib), hepatitis A, hepatitis B, human papillomavirus, influenza, Japanese encephalitis, malaria, measles, meningococcal meningitis, mumps, poliovirus, rubella, varicella virus, plague, Pneumococcus, rabies, Rift Valley fever, rotavirus, rabies, rubella, smallpox, tick-borne encephalitis, typhoid, yellow fever, and shingles (Zoster).
- infectious agent disease, or condition
- infectious agent infectious agent, disease, or condition
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent includes a dose of two or more vaccines.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent can include a dose of the DPT vaccine including vaccines against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent includes a dose of at least one therapeutic agent.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent can include a drug or drugs capable of treating a medical condition.
- therapeutic agents include immunoglobulins, antibiotics (e.g., penicillin, cefuroxime, ceftazidime), interferons (e.g., interferon alpha, beta, or gamma), peripheral vasodilators (e.g., alprostadil), anticoagulants (e.g., fondapainux), gonadotrophins (e.g., follitropin), anabolic hormones (e.g., somatropin), bone formation agents (e.g., teriparatide), HIV or other anti-viral drugs (e.g., enfuvirtide), contraceptives (e.g., medroxyprogesterone acetate), anti-inflammatory agents (e.g., etanercept,
- antibiotics e.
- the pharmaceutical agent includes an active ingredient.
- the active ingredient includes one or more vaccines.
- the active ingredient includes one or more therapeutic agents.
- the pharmaceutical agent includes additional inactive ingredients, e.g., excipients, configured to preserve, stabilize, or otherwise protect the active ingredient in the pharmaceutical agent.
- inactive ingredients or excipients include solvents or co-solvents, e.g., water or propylene glycol, buffers, anti-microbial preservatives, anti-oxidants, or wetting agents, e.g., polysorbates or poloxamers.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials includes an internal volume holding the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials has an internal volume configured to hold a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent.
- the internal volume holding the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent is sufficient to hold a single-dose volume of a pharmaceutical agent and a minimal overfill volume of the pharmaceutical agent.
- the internal volume holding the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent is sufficient to hold a single-dose volume of a pharmaceutical agent, a minimal overfill volume of the pharmaceutical agent, and headspace above the pharmaceutical agent.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials comprising a multi-monodose container can be about 0.75 milliliter, a sufficient volume for a 0.5 milliliter single dose of a pharmaceutical agent, 0.1 milliliter of overfill, and 0.15 milliliter of headspace above the liquid pharmaceutical agent.
- the internal volume is about 0.2 milliliters to about 6.0 milliliters.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials of a multi-monodose container is 0.2 mL, 0.3 mL, 0.4 mL, 0.5 mL, 0.6 mL, 0.7 mL, 0.8 mL, 0.9 mL, 1.0 mL, 1.1 mL, 1.2 mL, 1.3 mL, 1.4 mL, 1.5 mL, 1.6 mL, 1.7 mL, 1.8 mL, 1.9 mL, 2.0 mL, 2.1 mL, 2.2 mL, 2.3 mL, 2.4 mL, 2.5 mL, 2.6 mL, 2.7 mL, 2.8 mL, 2.9 mL, 3.0 mL, 3.1 mL, 3.2 mL, 3.3 mL, 3.4 mL, 3.5 mL, 3.6 mL, 3.7 mL, 3.8 mL, 3.9 mL, 4.0
- the internal volume holding the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent is greater than 6.0 milliliters.
- the internal volume of each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials may be at least twice the volume of a single-dose volume of a pharmaceutical agent to accommodate two doses of the pharmaceutical agent.
- the internal volume of each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials can be 10 milliliters and configured to hold two, 3 milliliter single-dose volumes of the pharmaceutical agent.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials has an internal volume configured to hold a single dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent.
- the internal volume of each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials can be sized to accommodate a single-dose volume of at least one pharmaceutical agent.
- the single-dose volume of the at least one pharmaceutical agent can be referred to in terms of milliliters (mL) or cubic centimeters (cc).
- the single-dose volume includes a liquid or lyophilized formulation of at least one pharmaceutical agent configured for intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous, intravenous, or intraperitoneal injection.
- the single-dose volume includes a liquid or lyophilized formulation of at least one pharmaceutical agent configured for oral, nasal, ocular, urethral, anal, or vaginal administration. In an aspect, the single-dose volume includes a liquid or lyophilized formulation of at least one pharmaceutical agent configured for intraocular injection. In an aspect, the single-dose volume includes a liquid or lyophilized formulation of at least one pharmaceutical agent configured for injection into the central nervous system.
- the single-dose volume of the at least one pharmaceutical agent is dependent upon the type of pharmaceutical agent.
- the single-dose volume of the at least one pharmaceutical agent is a clinically-determined effective or therapeutic dose for the at least one pharmaceutical agent.
- recommended doses for common vaccines range from 0.05 mL for BCG (tuberculosis) vaccine to 1.0 mL for Hepatitis A vaccine.
- the single-dose volume of the at least one pharmaceutical agent is dependent upon the site of injection, e.g., intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal.
- a single-dose volume of an intramuscular injection of a liquid pharmaceutical may be as great as 5 mL.
- the single-dose volume of the at least one pharmaceutical agent is dependent upon the size of the individual who will be receiving the at least one pharmaceutical agent.
- the single-dose volume may be dependent upon the size, e.g., weight, of the intended recipient, e.g., a child versus an adult.
- a single-dose volume for a subcutaneous injection of a pharmaceutical agent may be 0.5 mL, 1 mL, or 2 mL depending upon the size of the child or adult.
- the single-dose volume of the pharmaceutical agent ranges from about 0.01 mL to about 5 mL.
- the single-dose volume of the pharmaceutical agent can be 0.01 mL, 0.02 mL, 0.05 mL, 0.075 mL, 0.1 mL, 0.15 mL, 0.2 mL, 0.25 mL, 0.3 mL, 0.35 mL, 0.4 mL, 0.45 mL, 0.5 mL, 0.55 mL, 0.6 mL, 0.65 mL, 0.7 mL, 0.75 mL, 0.8 mL, 0.85 mL, 0.9 mL, 1.0 mL, 1.25 mL, 1.5 mL, 1.75 mL, 2.0 mL, 2.25 mL, 2.5 mL, 2.75 mL, 3.0 mL, 3.25 mL, 3.5 mL, 3.75 mL, 4.0 mL, 4.25 mL
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials is configured to hold two or more doses of at least one pharmaceutical agent.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials of a multi-monodose container can be configured to hold two or more single-dose volumes of at least one pharmaceutical agent.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials of a multi-monodose container includes a different pharmaceutical agent.
- a multi-monodose container can be configured for the transport and storage of a specific number of individual doses of multiple pharmaceuticals intended for use for a single patient within a limited time period, such as a single medical clinic visit.
- a multi-monodose container including six interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials is configured for the storage and transport of a single dose each of HepB, RV, DTaP, HiB, PCV, and IPV vaccines, one in each of the vials, for administration to a child according to the routine vaccine schedule suggested for 2 month olds.
- a multi-monodose container including four interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials is configured for the storage and transport of a single dose of each of the DTaP, IPV, MMR and VAR vaccines, one in each vial, for administration to a child according to the routine vaccine schedule suggested for 4-6 year olds. See “ Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 0 through 18 years - United States, 2013" ACIP Childhood/Adolescent Work Group, MMWR 62: 1-8 (2013 ), which is incorporated herein by reference.
- ACIP Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
- a multi-monodose container including interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials can be used to store multiple doses of immunoglobulin therapy that can be administered in series to a patient as directed by a medical professional.
- immunoglobulin therapy Several types of immunoglobulin therapy are available that are generally administered serially, in dose volumes relative to the body mass of a patient. Aliquot volumes of an immunoglobulin therapy can be stored in individual monodose pharmaceutical vials of a multi-monodose container for administration to patients, in a form to minimize waste of the immunoglobulin therapy as well as to minimize the potential of contamination of the immunoglobulin therapy in the vials.
- a multi-monodose container including interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials can be used to store multiple doses of injection-administered anti-viral therapy.
- a multi-monodose container including interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials can be used to store multiple doses of injection-administered antibiotic therapy.
- a multi-monodose container including interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials can be used to store doses of biologicals that include therapeutic proteins.
- a multi-monodose container including interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials can be used to store doses of biologicals that include antibodies, such as mono-clonal or poly-clonal antibodies.
- a multi-monodose container including interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials can be used to store multiple doses of an injection-administered therapy generally administered to a single patient in series, so that one multi-monodose container can include a standard series of injectable doses for a single individual patient to be administered in temporal series under the guidance of a medical professional.
- a multi-monodose container including interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials can be used to store doses of an injection-administered therapy that has multiple components that are administered separately, for example different antibiotics and/or antivirals that are administered to a single patient in need thereof.
- the internal volume holding the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent includes a volume of head space above the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent.
- the internal volume holding the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent includes an inert gas-filled headspace.
- the headspace above the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent in a liquid or lyophilized/solid form can be filled with an inert gas.
- the internal volume holding the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent includes a nitrogen-filled headspace.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials can be configured to hold nitrogen in the headspace above the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials can be configured to hold carbon dioxide in the headspace above the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent.
- the internal volume holding the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent includes a noble gas-filled head space.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials can be configured to hold at least one of argon, neon, krypton, or xenon in the headspace above the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent.
- the process of forming, filling, and sealing the vials of the multi-monodose container may further include purging the atmospheric air/oxygen in the headspace above the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent prior to adding an inert gas.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials includes an access portion.
- the access portion includes an aperture defined by the walls of a monodose pharmaceutical vial.
- the access portion is contiguous with the internal volume of a monodose pharmaceutical vial.
- the access portion can include an aperture or opening defined by the end of the walls forming a monodose pharmaceutical vial that allows access to the internal volume of the monodose pharmaceutical vial.
- the access portion includes an opening in a monodose pharmaceutical vial for access to the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent enclosed therein.
- the access portion is sufficiently large enough to accommodate passage of a needle, e.g., a syringe needle.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials includes a closure covering an access portion.
- the closure includes a removable cap.
- the removable cap is snapped or twisted off to reveal an access portion of the monodose pharmaceutical vial.
- the access portion is an opening or aperture defined by the walls of the monodose pharmaceutical vial.
- the removable cap can be snapped or twisted off to reveal an opening or aperture through which the enclosed at least one pharmaceutical agent can be accessed.
- the closure includes a needle-penetrable closure.
- the closure can include a needle-penetrable material through which a needle attached to a syringe is able to penetrate to access the internal volume of a monodose pharmaceutical vial.
- the closure can include a removable cap that is snapped or twisted off to reveal a needle-penetrable material through which a needle attached to a syringe can access the internal volume of a monodose pharmaceutical vial.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials includes a needle-penetrable access portion.
- the needle-penetrable access portion is configured to allow passage of a needle into the internal volume of a monodose pharmaceutical vial through a needle-penetrable material forming at least a portion of the multi-monodose container.
- the needle-penetrable access portion can include a needle-penetrable access portion of the thermoplastic material used to form the multi-monodose container.
- the top of a blow-fill-sealed vial can include a needle-penetrable access portion.
- the needle-penetrable access portion may include a sealed portion formed by fusing or heat sealing the walls at an open end of each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials to cover an access portion.
- a sealed portion formed by fusing or heat sealing the walls at an open end of each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials may further be needle-penetrable to allow a needle to pass through the sealed portion to access the internal volume of the vial.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials forming the multi-monodose container can include a removable cap that once removed uncovers a needle-penetrable access portion.
- the needle-penetrable access portion includes an additional part added to each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the needle-penetrable access portion includes an insert.
- the needle-penetrable access portion can include an insert that is added to the blow-molded or injection-molded row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the needle-penetrable access portion includes a rubber needle-penetrable access portion.
- the closure can include a needle-penetrable rubber septum inserted into the access portion and held in place with an aluminum seal crimped around a tapered neck region of the vial.
- the rubber needle-penetrable access portion is formed from bromobutyl or chlorobutyl synthetic rubber.
- the rubber needle-penetrable access portion is further protected with a plastic flip-off cap.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials includes a removable cap covering an access portion.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials includes a shearable cap covering an access portion.
- a shearable cap can be formed during the blow-fill-seal manufacturing process in such a way as to be readily shearable from the remainder of the monodose pharmaceutical vial upon use to reveal an access portion, e.g., a needle-accessible access portion.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials includes a twistable cap covering an access portion.
- a twistable cap can be formed during the blow-fill-seal manufacturing process in such a way as to be readily twistable from the remainder of the monodose pharmaceutical vial upon use to reveal an access portion, e.g., a needle-accessible access portion.
- the removable cap is formed from a second molding process after formation of the base of the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the removable cap is an insert added during the molding process. See, e.g., U.S. Patent No. 3,993,223 to Welker & Brady titled “Dispensing Container;” U.S. Patent No. 6,626,308 to Weiler titled "Hermetically Sealed Container with Self-Draining Closure," U.S. Patent No. 4,319,701 to Cambio titled "Blow Molded Container Having an Insert Molded In situ”.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials includes an insert covering an access portion.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials can include a removable cap that is added to each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the insert is added to each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials during the molding process. See, e.g., U.S. Patent No. 4,319,701 to Cambio titled "Blow Molded Container Having an Insert Molded In situ".
- the insert includes at least in part another sterile component that is added to each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials after the molding process.
- the insert can include a tip-type cap, a metal component, or a luer fitting.
- the insert is one of a co-molded tip-and-cap insert for generating a calibrated drop, a multi-entry rubber stopper insert, or a controlled-diameter injection-molded insert.
- the insert is a septum.
- insertion technology can be used to incorporate a sterile tip and cap insert into each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials includes a luer connector or fitting.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials can include a luer connector appropriately sized to mate with a syringe including a luer lock, allowing for the removal of the contents of the vial without the use of a syringe needle. See, e.g., U.S. Patent No. 4,643,309 to Evers & Lakemedel titled "Filled Unit Dose Container".
- the second portion 430 of the molded structure 410 includes a textured surface pattern 450 positioned to direct gas flow between the first portion and a region adjacent to the second portion.
- the second portion of the molded structure can include a textured surface pattern configured to aid in drawing out or evacuating air and/or an inert gas from the hermetically-sealable overwrap during the process of hermetically sealing the multi-monodose container therein.
- the textured surface pattern positioned to direct gas flow between the first portion and the region adjacent to the second portion comprises a debossed surface pattern positioned to direct gas flow between the first portion and the region adjacent to the second portion.
- the textured surface pattern can include a series of valleys or canals on the surface of the second portion of the molded structure.
- the textured surface pattern positioned to direct gas flow between the first portion and the region adjacent to the second portion comprises an embossed surface pattern positioned to direct gas flow between the first portion and the region adjacent to the second portion.
- the textured surface pattern can include a series of ridges on the surface of the second portion of the molded structure.
- debossing or embossing to form the textured surface pattern is performed after manufacture of the molded structure.
- a debossed surface pattern e.g., a series of valleys or canals
- an embossed surface pattern e.g., a series of ridges
- debossing or embossing to form the textured surface pattern is performed during the manufacturing process of the molded structure.
- the debossed and/or embossed textured surface pattern can be incorporated into the molds used to form the molded structure.
- the debossed and/or embossed textured surface pattern can be incorporated into molds used for blow mold manufacturing of the multi-monodose container.
- the debossed and/or embossed textured surface pattern can be incorporated into molds used for injection molding multi-monodose container.
- the debossed and/or embossed textured surface pattern can be incorporated into molds used for blow-fill-seal manufacturing of the multi-monodose container.
- the textured surface pattern includes channels aligned parallel to the directed gas flow between the first portion and the region adjacent to the second portion.
- the textured surface pattern can include a series of parallel lines embossed and/or debossed on the surface of the second portion of the molded structure.
- the textured surface pattern can include a series of broken, e.g., hashed or dotted, lines embossed and/or debossed on the surface of the second portion of the molded structure.
- At least a portion of the textured surface pattern includes parallel channels debossed on the surface of the second portion of the molded structure, the parallel channels aligned with the flow of gas between the first portion of the molded structure and a region adjacent to the second portion, e.g., adjacent to an end edge of the second portion.
- at least a portion of the textured surface pattern includes parallel channels embossed on the surface of the second portion of the molded structure, the parallel channels aligned with the flow of gas between the first portion of the molded structure and a region adjacent to the second portion.
- at least a portion of the textured surface pattern includes channels positioned at an angle relative to the directed gas flow that converge or nearly converge so as to be parallel to the directed gas flow.
- Other textured surface patterns are contemplated, including but not limiting to, v-shaped patterns, serpentine patterns, hashed or dotted patterns.
- the second portion of the molded structure including the textures surface pattern is affixed to the first portion of the molded structure.
- the second portion is affixed to the first portion adjacent to a bottom portion of the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- Figure 6 shows a schematic of a multi-monodose container 600 including a molded structure 610 having a first portion 620 and a second portion 630.
- First portion 620 includes a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 640.
- Second portion 630 includes a textured surface pattern 650.
- Second portion 630 is shown affixed to first portion 620 adjacent to the bottom of the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 640.
- Each of the interconnected monodose-pharmaceutical vials 640 of the multi-monodose container 600 further includes a needle-penetrable access portion 660 through which an injection needle is capable of penetrating.
- Multi-monodose container 600 further includes at least one label 670 including at least one sensor 680.
- Label 670 includes information regarding the at least one pharmaceutical agent.
- the at least one sensor 680 includes at least one of a temperature sensor, a moisture sensor, a light sensor, or an oxygen sensor.
- the first portion 620 of the molded structure 610 includes a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 640 connected through one or more articulating joints 645.
- at least one of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials is attached through an articulating joint to at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial, the articulating joint sufficiently flexible to reversibly mate a planar outer surface of the at least one of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials with a planar outer surface of the at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial.
- a multi-monodose container can include a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials connected through one or more articulating joints, non-limiting aspects of which are described in greater detail in Figures 22A-22E .
- the one or more articulating joints are configured to allow the multi-monodose container to be folded into a more compact configuration for shipment and storage.
- the articulating joint is functional, i.e., bendable, only after separation of the second portion of the molded structure from the first portion of the molded structure.
- the articulating joint is only capable of reversibly mating a planar outer surface of a monodose pharmaceutical vial with a planar outer surface of an adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial after the removal of the second portion of the molded structure.
- the articulating joint is functional, i.e., bendable, in the intact molded structure.
- the articulating joint can be positioned to run the length of the first portion and the second portion of the molded structure.
- an articulating joint can be positioned between and run the length of each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the second portion is affixed to the first portion adjacent to a top portion of the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- Figure 7 shows a schematic of a multi-monodose container 700 including a molded structure 710 having a first portion 720 and a second portion 730.
- First portion 720 includes a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 740.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 740 is connected through one or more articulating joints 745 to at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial 740.
- Second portion 730 includes a textured surface pattern 750.
- Multi-monodose container 700 further includes a closure 760, e.g., a twistable cap, designed to be removed to reveal an access portion for accessing an enclosed pharmaceutical agent with, e.g., an injection needle.
- Multi-monodose container 700 further includes a label 770 including at least one sensor 780.
- Label 770 includes information regarding the at least one pharmaceutical agent.
- the at least one sensor 780 includes at least one of a temperature sensor, a moisture sensor, a light sensor, or an oxygen sensor.
- a multi-monodose container includes at least one label.
- the at least one label is associated with at least one surface of the molded structure of the multi-monodose container.
- the at least one label is attached to at least one surface of the molded structure of the multi-monodose container.
- the at least one label is associated with or attached to the first portion of the molded structure.
- the at least one label is associate with or attached to the second portion of the molded structure.
- a label is associated with or attached to each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the label includes information regarding the at least one pharmaceutical agent contained within each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials forming the multi-monodose container.
- the label can include the proprietary name of a pharmaceutical agent, the established name or proper name of a pharmaceutical agent, strength of a pharmaceutical agent, route(s) of administration, warnings (if any), cautionary statements (if any), net quantity, manufacturer name, expiration date, lot number, recommended storage conditions, recommended single dose volume (if multiple doses per vial), a bar code, a batch number, national drug code numbers, controlled substance schedule information (if applicable), radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, or combinations thereof.
- RFID radio frequency identification
- the label may include the strength per total volume (e.g., 500 mg/10 mL) as well as the strength per milliliter (e.g., 50 mg/1 mL).
- the label may include the amount of pharmaceutical agent (e.g., in milligrams) per vial.
- the label may also include instructions for reconstituting a pharmaceutical agent that is in lyophilized or powder form and the strength of the pharmaceutical agent in the reconstituted volume.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials includes a label.
- each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials comprising the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials can have an individual label.
- a label is associated with at least one surface of each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the label is printed on an outer surface of each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials comprising the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the label may be printed onto each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials using thermal transfer overprinting, laser marking system, continuous inkjet, or thermal inkjet.
- the label can be printed on a portion of a removable cap associated with a monodose pharmaceutical vial.
- a label is attached to at least one surface of each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the label can be attached to one or more outer surfaces of each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the label can be attached to a removable cap associated with each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the label is printed separately and includes an adhesive for adhering at least a portion of the label to at least one surface of the multi-monodose container.
- labels can be printed separately and attached with an adhesive to the removable cap of each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials comprising the multi-monodose container.
- the label can be printed separately onto a tag that includes a pressure sensitive adhesive.
- the label can be printed separately onto a tag that is adhered to each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials comprising the multi-monodose container with a separate piece of pressure sensitive adhesive, e.g., a piece of clear adhesive tape.
- a label including a wet glue adhesive or pressure sensitive adhesive is applied to the molded structure and/or each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials using a wet glue labeler or a pressure sensitive label applicator.
- the wet glue labeler includes a hot melt label applicator.
- a hot melt label applicator can be used to apply a label with solid glue at room temperature which becomes liquid upon application of heat.
- the wet glue labeler includes a pre-gummed label applicator.
- a pre-gummed label applicator can be used to apply wetted labels pre-coated with an adhesive.
- the label includes an in-mold labeling technique that applies labels to the molded structure as it is being formed.
- the at least one label can be applied during blow forming of the molded structure.
- the at least one label can be applied during injection molding of the molded structure.
- the label is debossed on a surface of the molded structure.
- the label is embossed on a surface of the molded structure.
- at least one label is etched into a surface of the molded structure.
- the multi-monodose container includes at least one label with at least one sensor.
- the multi-monodose container can include a label with a sensor configured to detect or monitor an environmental exposure of the multi-monodose container.
- the multi-monodose container can include a label with a sensor configured to detect or monitor an environment exposure to the multi-monodose container as a result of a breach in secondary packaging.
- the molded structure includes at least one label including at least one sensor.
- the first portion of the molded structure includes at least one label including at least one sensor.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials includes a label including at least one of a temperature sensor, a moisture sensor, a light sensor, or an oxygen sensor.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials comprising a multi-monodose container can include a label with a sensor configured to detect or monitor exposure of each of the vials to an environmental condition, e.g., temperature, moisture, light, or oxygen.
- the label can include at least one sensor configured to detect or monitor an environmental exposure as a result of a breach in secondary packaging, e.g., a vacuum sealed covering.
- the label includes at least one temperature sensor.
- the temperature sensor is configured to monitor a temperature excursion, e.g., a transport or storage temperature that is outside a recommended range for a given pharmaceutical agent.
- the temperature sensor can be configured to monitor whether or not the multi-monodose container and/or the individual monodose pharmaceutical vials and potentially heat-sensitive pharmaceutical agents stored therein are exposed to excessive heat during transport and/or storage.
- the temperature sensor can include a chemical composition that gradually and/or irreversibly changes in color in response to changes in temperature exposure.
- the temperature sensor includes a substrate, e.g., a paper laminate, with an indicator dye that is configured to change color in response to changes in temperature.
- the change in color is irreversible. See, e.g., U.S. Patent Nos. 5,085,802 to Jalinski titled “Time Temperature Indicator with Distinct End Point;” 5,254,473 to Patel titled “Solid State Device for Monitoring Integral Values of Time and Temperature of Storage of Perishables;” and 6,544,925 to Prusik et al. titled “Activatable Time-Temperature Indicator System”.
- the temperature sensor is configured to monitor cumulative heat exposure.
- the temperature sensor can include a HEATmarker® indicator (from Temptime Corporation, Morris Plains, NJ) which gradually changes color in response to cumulative heat exposure.
- the temperature sensor can include a Timestrip PLUS Duo for cumulative detection of temperature excursions above or below a specified threshold (from Timestrip, United Kingdom).
- the temperature sensor is configured to detect a threshold or limit temperature level.
- the temperature sensor can include a LIMITmarkerTM indicator (from Temptime Corporation, Morris Plains, NJ) or a 3MTM MonitorMarkTM Time Temperature Indicator (from 3M, St. Paul, MN) which irreversibly changes color if the label and the contents therein have been exposed to a potentially damaging threshold temperature.
- the temperature sensor is configured to monitor whether or not the multi-monodose container and/or its freeze-sensitive contents are exposed to inappropriate freezing temperatures during transport and/or storage.
- the temperature sensor can include a FREEZEmarker® indicator (from Temptime Corporation, Morris Plains, NJ) or a 3MTM Freeze WatchTM indicator (from 3M, St. Paul, MN) which irreversibly changes color in response to a freeze event. See, e.g., Kartoglu & Milstien (2014) “Tools and approached to ensure quality of vaccines throughout the cold chain," Expert Rev. Vaccines 13: 843-854 .
- Other time-temperature indicators include VITSAB®, CheckPoint® (from Vitsab International, Sweden), Fresh-Check®
- the label includes a vaccine vial monitor (VVM) to indicate the cumulative heat exposure of a vial of vaccine to determine whether the cumulative heat history of the product has exceeded a pre-set limit.
- the vaccine vial monitor includes at least one of a VVM30, a VVM14, a VVM7, or a VVM2 indicator depending upon the heat stability of the product.
- a VVM30 label has a 30 day end point at 37°C and greater than 4 years end point at 5°C while a VVM2 label has a 2 day end point at 37°C and a 225 day end point at 5°C.
- Vaccine Vial Monitor PQS performance specification, World Health Organization, WHO/PQS/E06/IN05.2 issued on July 26, 2011 .
- the label includes at least one moisture sensor.
- the label can include a sensor configured to detect exposure to moisture as a result of a breach in secondary packaging covering/sealing a multi-monodose container.
- the moisture sensor can include a colorimetric water detection label which changes color in response to exposure to moisture (e.g., 3MTM Ultrathin Water Contact Indicator from 3M Company, St. Paul, MN). Also see, e.g., U.S. Patent No. 4,098,120 to Manske titled "Humidity Indicating Method and Device".
- the label includes at least one light sensor.
- the at least one sensor can include a light sensor configured to monitor whether the multi-monodose container and/or the individual monodose pharmaceutical vials comprising the multi-monodose container has been exposed to light.
- a light sensor may be used to detect a potential breach in the hermetically-sealed overwrap.
- the light sensor can include a photoresistor, light-dependent resistor, or photocell associated with a radiofrequency identification (RFID) tag.
- RFID radiofrequency identification
- the light sensor can include a light harvesting photovoltaic module (from, e.g., ElectricFilm, LLC, Newburyport, MA).
- the label includes at least one oxygen sensor.
- the multi-monodose container can include at least one label with an oxygen sensor configured to detect a potential breach in the hermetically-sealed overwrap prior to use.
- the oxygen indicator is a luminescence-based oxygen indicator.
- the oxygen sensor can include tris(4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline) ruthenium(II) perchlorate, i.e. [Ru(dpp)3](ClO4)2 encapsulated in a case-permeable material, e.g., silicone rubber. Luminescence associated with [Ru(dpp)3](ClO4)2 is quenched in the presence of oxygen.
- the oxygen sensor can include O2xyDotTM oxygen sensors (from OxySense® Dallas, TX) attached to the label and/or the vial.
- the oxygen indicator is a colorimetric indicator configured to change color in response to exposure to oxygen.
- the oxygen sensor can include a colorimetric redox dye-based indicator, e.g., Ageless EyeTM (from Mitsubishi Gas Company, Japan).
- the oxygen sensor includes a colorimetric light-activated, redox dye-based oxygen indicator.
- the oxygen sensor can include a photoexcited dye that is "primed" with ultraviolet or visible light and further changes color in response to oxygen exposure.
- the label includes electronics.
- the label includes XpressPDF temperature monitoring labels (from PakSense, Boise, ID) which includes a built in USB connection point and generates a PDF data file containing complete time and temperature history.
- the label includes printed electronics.
- the label includes a printed radiofrequency identification tag.
- the label can include a printed temperature sensor using ThinFilm technology (from, e.g., Thin Film Electronics ASA, Oslo, Norway).
- the label includes a smart radiofrequency identification (RFID) tag.
- RFID tag can be integrated with sensors, e.g., temperature and/or light sensors, for wireless monitoring of environmental conditions. See, e.g., Cho et al. (2005) "A 5.1- W UHF RFID Tag Chip integrated with Sensors for Wireless Environmental Monitoring," Proceedings of ESSCIRC, Grenoble, France, 2005, pp. 279-282 .
- Figure 8 illustrates aspects of a method of packaging a multi-monodose container such as shown in Figure 1 .
- Figure 8 is a block diagram showing aspects of method 100 of packaging a multi-monodose container.
- Method 100 of packaging a multi-monodose container includes in block 120 evacuating at least a portion of air from around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap, the evacuated at least a portion of the air at least partially flowing over the textured surface pattern of the second portion of the molded structure.
- the method includes reducing the overall volume of the packaged multi-monodose container by removing at least a portion of the air from within the hermetically-sealable overwrap prior to closure.
- the method includes using a vacuum source to evacuate the at least a portion of the air around the multi-monodose container.
- method 100 of packaging a multi-monodose container includes in block 800 inserting a flow conduit connected to a vacuum source into an opening defined by the hermetically-sealable overwrap at a position adjacent to the textured surface pattern on the second portion of the molded structure; pressure sealing a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap around the inserted flow conduit to form a pocket around the molded structure; and evacuating the at least a portion of the air from the pocket around the molded structure, the evacuated at least a portion of the air at least partially flowing over the textured surface pattern of the second portion of the molded structure.
- a method of packaging a multi-monodose container in a hermetically-sealable overwrap includes the use of an inert gas.
- the method can include injecting an inert gas into the hermetically-sealable overwrap and around the multi-monodose container prior to sealing the multi-monodose container therein.
- method 100 includes injecting an inert gas around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap; and evacuating at least a portion of the injected inert gas from around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap, the evacuated at least a portion of the injected inert gas at least partially flowing over the textured surface pattern of the second portion of the molded structure, as shown in block 810.
- the method can include generating an oxygen-free and/or inert atmosphere surrounding the molded structure and the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials by injecting an inert gas into the hermetically-sealable overwrap covering the molded structure.
- method 100 includes injecting nitrogen around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap, as shown in block 820.
- method 100 includes injecting a noble gas around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap, as shown in block 820.
- the method can include injecting at least one of argon, neon, krypton, or xenon into the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- method 100 of packaging a multi-monodose container includes evacuating the at least a portion of the air from around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap prior to injecting the inert gas, as shown in block 840.
- the method can include sucking at least a portion of the air from around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap prior to injecting the inert gas.
- the method can include exchanging the air from around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap with the inert gas.
- the method can include purging or flushing the air from around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap with the inert gas.
- the method includes using a vacuum source to vacuum seal the multi-monodose container in the presence of an inert gas.
- a method of packaging a multi-monodose container can include inserting a flow conduit connected to a vacuum source into an opening defined by the hermetically-sealable overwrap at a position adjacent to the textured surface pattern on the second portion of the molded structure; pressure sealing a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap around the inserted flow conduit to form a pocket around the molded structure; and evacuating at least a portion of the injected inert gas from the pocket around the molded structure, the evacuated at least a portion of the injected inert gas at least partially flowing over the textured surface pattern on the second portion of the molded structure.
- the flow conduit is used to evacuate at least a portion of the air, inject an inert gas, and evacuate at least a portion of the injected inert gas from around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap prior to forming a hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- a first flow conduit is used to evacuate the at least a portion of the air and/or injected inert gas and a second flow conduit is used to inject the inert gas.
- Figures 9A-9F illustrate further aspects of a method of packaging a multi-monodose container including a flow conduit.
- Figure 9A is a schematic of a horizontal side-view of a molded structure 410 of a multi-monodose container.
- Molded structure 410 includes a first portion 420 including a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials and a second portion 430 including a textured surface pattern 450.
- the textured surface pattern 450 is shown on one surface of the second portion 430, but it is contemplated that the textured surface pattern can be present on more than one surface of the second portion.
- Figures 9B-9F illustrate non-limiting steps in the packaging of the molded structure 410 of the multi-monodose container.
- Figure 9B is a schematic of a horizontal side-view of molded structure 410 including a first portion 420, a second portion 430, and a textured surface pattern 450 covered by hermetically-sealable overwrap 900.
- hermetically-sealable overwrap 900 is shown as a pouch covering molded structure 410, but a hermetically-sealable sleeve or hermetically-sealable top/bottom layers covering the molded structure are also contemplated.
- Figure 9C is a schematic of a horizontal side-view of molded structure 410 including a first portion 420 and a second portion 430 covered by hermetically-sealable overwrap 900.
- flow conduit 910 connected to vacuum source 920 and inserted into an opening defined by the hermetically-sealable overwrap 900 at a position adjacent to the textured surface pattern 450 of the second portion 430 of the molded structure 410.
- Sealer 940 e.g., a pressure sealer, is used to form a pressure seal 930 with a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap 900 and the inserted flow conduit 910 to form a hermetically-sealed pocket 950 around the molded structure 410.
- Figure 9D is a schematic of a horizontal side-view of molded structure 410 including a first portion 420 and a second portion 430 covered by hermetically-sealable overwrap 900 and within the hermetically-sealed pocked 950. Also shown is air 960 being evacuated (arrows) from the hermetically-sealed pocket 950 through the flow conduit 910 connected to the vacuum source 920. The evacuated air 960 is shown at least partially flowing over the textured surface pattern 450 of the second portion 430 of the molded structure 410.
- Figure 9E is a schematic of a horizontal side-view of molded structure 410 covered by hermetically-sealable overwrap 900.
- a hermetical seal 970 formed around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials associated with the first portion 420 of the molded structure 410.
- a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap 900 has been sealed/bonded to a surface of the second portion 430 of the molded structure while still connected to the flow conduit 910 and the vacuum source 920.
- Figure 9F is a schematic of a horizontal side-view showing the separation of the second portion 430 of the molded structure from the first portion 420 of the molded structure.
- the first portion 420 including the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials is shown sealed within the hermetically-sealable overwrap 900.
- Figures 10A-10G illustrate further aspects of a method of packaging a multi-monodose container including a flow conduit.
- Figure 10A is a schematic of a horizontal side-view of a molded structure 410 of a multi-monodose container.
- Molded structure 410 includes a first portion 420 including a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials and a second portion 430 including a textured surface pattern 450.
- the textured surface pattern 450 is shown on one surface of the second portion 430, but it is contemplated that the textured surface pattern can be present on more than one surface of the second portion.
- Figures 10B-10G illustrate non-limiting steps in the packaging of the molded structure 410 of the multi-monodose container.
- FIG 10B is a schematic of a horizontal side-view of molded structure 410 covered by hermetically-sealable overwrap 900.
- hermetically-sealable overwrap 900 is shown as a pouch covering molded structure 410, but a hermetically-sealable sleeve or hermetically-sealable top/bottom layers covering the molded structure are also contemplated.
- Figure 9C is a schematic of a horizontal side-view of molded structure 410 covered by hermetically-sealable overwrap 900 being injected with inert gas 1000.
- inert gas 1000 is nitrogen.
- inert gas 1000 is a noble gas, e.g., argon, neon, krypton, or xenon.
- air surrounding the molded structure 410 has been evacuated from the hermetically-sealable overwrap 900 prior to injecting inert gas 1000.
- air surrounding the molded structure 410 is purged or flushed from the hermetically-sealable overwrap 900 during the process of injecting inert gas 1000.
- Figure 10D is a schematic of a horizontal side-view of molded structure 410 including a first portion 420 and a second portion 430 covered by hermetically-sealable overwrap 900.
- flow conduit 910 connected to vacuum source 920 and inserted into an opening defined by the hermetically-sealable overwrap 900 at a position adjacent to the textured surface pattern 450 of the second portion 430 of the molded structure 410.
- Sealer 940 e.g., a pressure sealer, is used to form a pressure seal 930 with a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap 900 and the inserted flow conduit 910 to form a hermetically-sealed pocket 950 around the molded structure 410.
- Figure 10E is a schematic of a horizontal side-view of molded structure 410 including a first portion 420 and a second portion 430 covered by hermetically-sealable overwrap 900 and within the hermetically-sealed pocked 950. Also shown is inert gas 1000 being evacuated (arrows) from the hermetically-sealed pocket 950 through the flow conduit 910 connected to the vacuum source 920. The evacuated inert gas 1000 is shown at least partially flowing over the textured surface pattern 450 of the second portion 430 of the molded structure 410.
- Figure 10F is a schematic of a horizontal side-view of molded structure 410 covered by hermetically-sealable overwrap 900.
- a hermetical seal 970 formed around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials associated with the first portion 420 of the molded structure 410.
- a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap 900 has been sealed/bonded to a surface of the second portion 430 of the molded structure while still connected to the flow conduit 910 and the vacuum source 920.
- Figure 10G is a schematic of a horizontal side-view showing the separation of the second portion 430 of the molded structure from the first portion 420 of the molded structure.
- the first portion 420 including the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials is shown sealed within the hermetically-sealable overwrap 900.
- Figure 11 illustrates further aspects of a method of packaging a multi-monodose container such as shown in Figure 1 .
- Method 100 includes forming a hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials by bonding the hermetically-sealable overwrap to at least a portion of a surface of the molded structure, as shown in block 130.
- forming a hermetic seal includes heating-sealing, pressure-sealing, or chemically-sealing the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- forming a hermetic seal includes at least one of folding, tucking, crimping, welding, fusing, soldering, heat sealing, blister sealing, or induction sealing.
- forming a hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials includes using a closing apparatus or sealing machine.
- the closing apparatus or sealing machine includes a heat-sealing machine, a blister sealing machine, or an induction sealing machine.
- the closing apparatus or sealing machine includes a band sealer, a hot sealer, a pinch style sealer, a glue sealer, or a rotary sealer.
- the closing apparatus or sealing machine can include a heat sealing that uses heat to seal an overwrap, e.g., a plastic overwrap.
- the closing apparatus or sealing machine can include a blister sealing machine which seals a filled plastic blister to a piece of coated carton-board by the application of heat.
- the closing apparatus or sealing machine can include an induction sealing machine which seals a foil laminate to a container using an electromagnetic field.
- a closing apparatus or sealing machines include a folding machine, a tuck closing machine, a crimp closing machine, a weld sealing machine, a fusion sealing machine, a solder sealing machine, a rigid container sealing machine, or a bag or sack sealing machine.
- the closing apparatus or sealing machine can include a bag sealing machine that uses an application of heat to seal an open edge of a hermetically-sealable pouch.
- forming the hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials includes using a closing apparatus or a sealing machine in the presence of a closing material.
- the closing material can include at least one of an adhesive, pressure sensitive tape, or gummed tape.
- a closing apparatus or sealing machine includes a glue sealing machine, a gummed tape sealing machine, or a tape sealing machine.
- forming a hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials comprises forming a gas-impermeable seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, as shown in block 1100.
- the method can include heat-sealing a gas-impermeable overwrap to at least a portion of the surface of the molded structure to form a gas-impermeable seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- forming a hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials comprises forming a vapor-impermeable seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, as shown in block 1110.
- the method can include heat-sealing a vapor-impermeable overwrap to at least a portion of the surface of the molded structure to form a vapor barrier around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- forming a hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials comprises forming a light-impermeable seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, as shown in block 1120.
- the method can include heat-sealing a light-impermeable overwrap to at least a portion of the surface of the molded structure to form a light-impermeable seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- forming a hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials comprises forming an electrostatic discharge-protective seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, as shown in block 1130.
- the method can include heat-sealing an electrostatic discharge-protective overwrap to at least a portion of the surface of the molded structure to form an electrostatic discharge-protective barrier around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- forming a hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials comprises forming the hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials under balanced or near-balanced pressure, as shown in block 1140.
- the method includes forming the hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials at or near the pressure within the sealed monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- forming a hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials comprises forming the hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials under positive pressure, as shown in block 1150.
- the method can include forming the hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials at a pressure above that in the sealed monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- Method 100 includes bonding the hermetically-sealable overwrap to at least a portion of a surface of the molded structure, as shown in block 130.
- the method includes physically bonding/sealing the hermetically-sealable overwrap, e.g., a foil/laminate, to the surface of the molded structure, e.g., a thermoplastic molded structure.
- bonding the hermetically-sealable overwrap to the at least a portion of the surface of the molded structure includes bonding the hermetically-sealable overwrap to a surface of the first portion of the molded structure proximal to the second portion of the molded structure, as shown in block 1200.
- the method can include bonding a hermetically-sealable laminate overwrap to a portion of the molded structure proximal to the base of the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the method can include bonding the hermetically-sealable overwrap at a point on the molded structure that will be associated with the first portion and the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials when the second portion is cut off.
- bonding the hermetically-sealable overwrap to the at least a portion of the surface of the molded structure includes bonding the hermetically-sealable overwrap to a surface of the first portion of the molded structure between each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, as shown in block 1210.
- the method can include bonding the hermetically-sealable overwrap along the surface of the molded structure between and around each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials to generate individually wrapped/sealed monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- bonding the hermetically-sealable overwrap to the at least a portion of the surface of the molded structure includes applying heat to bond the hermetically-sealable overwrap to the at least a portion of the surface of the molded structure, as shown in block 1220.
- bonding the hermetically-sealable overwrap to the at least a portion of the surface of the molded structure can include applying heat to melt the hermetically-sealable overwrap to the molded structure or vice versa.
- bonding the hermetically-sealable overwrap to the at least a portion of the surface of the molded structure includes applying pressure to bond the hermetically-sealable overwrap to the at least a portion of the surface of the molded structure, as shown in block 1230.
- bonding the hermetically-sealable overwrap to the at least a portion of the surface of the molded structure includes chemically-bonding the hermetically-sealable overwrap to the at least a portion of the surface of the molded structure, as shown in block 1240.
- bonding the hermetically-sealable overwrap to the at least a portion of the surface of the molded structure can include the use of an adhesive or glue.
- bonding the hermetically-sealable overwrap to the at least a portion of the surface of the molded structure can include use a chemical, e.g., a solvent, that "melts" the hermetically-sealable overwrap to the molded structure or vice versa.
- a chemical e.g., a solvent
- a method 100 of packaging a multi-monodose container includes at least partially perforating the hermetically-sealable overwrap to add a frangible portion to the hermetically-sealable overwrap between each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, as shown in block 1250.
- the method can include adding a frangible portion between each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials to allow for individual monodose pharmaceutical vials to be separated from the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials and opened without compromising the hermetic seal of the other monodose pharmaceutical vials in the row.
- the perforating of the hermetically-sealable overwrap can overlap with or align with a frangible perforation pattern associated with the molded structure, e.g., between each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- method 100 of packaging a multi-monodose container includes applying at least one label having at least one sensor to an external surface of the hermetically-sealable overwrap, as shown in block 1260.
- the method can include applying a label having information regarding the enclosed at least one pharmaceutical agent and at least one sensor to monitor an environment(s) encountered by the packaged multi-monodose container during transport and storage.
- the method includes applying at least one label having a temperature sensor to an external surface of the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- labels and environmental sensors have been described above herein.
- Method 100 of packaging a multi-monodose container includes separating the second portion of the molded structure from the first portion of the molded structure, as shown in block 140.
- the method can include removing a tab including the textured surface pattern that constitutes the second portion of the molded structure.
- the method can include removing a tab including the textured surface pattern from a region above or below the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials. See, e.g., Figures 6 and 7 .
- separating the second portion from the first portion includes cutting the second portion from the first portion using a knife, saw, or other sharp blade.
- separating the second portion from the first portion includes cutting the second portion from the first portion using a hot wire or blade.
- separating the second portion from the first portion can be facilitated by passing a hot wire or blade into the biocompatible thermoplastic material comprising the molded structure between the first portion and the second portion.
- separating the second portion from the first portion includes using a water jet.
- separating the second portion from first portion includes using a laser.
- the molded structure is formed with a frangible portion between the first portion and the second portion of the molded structure to facilitate ease of separation.
- Figure 13 shows a block diagram of a method 1300 of packaging a multi-monodose container.
- Method 1300 includes in block 1310 covering a molded structure with a hermetically-sealable overwrap, the molded structure including a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials enclosing a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent, and a textured surface pattern positioned to direct gas flow between a first portion of the molded structure and a region adjacent to a second portion of the molded structure.
- Method 1300 includes in block 1320 evacuating at least a portion of air from around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap, the evacuated at least a portion of the air at least partially flowing over the textured surface pattern on the molded structure.
- Method 1300 includes in block 1330 forming a hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- Method 1300 includes covering a molded structure with a hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- the method includes covering the entirety of the molded structure.
- the method can include covering the molded structure with a hermetically-sealable pouch sized to accommodate the entirety of the molded structure.
- the method includes covering at least a portion of the molded structure.
- at least a portion of the molded structure may extend out beyond an opening or edge of the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- Figure 14 shows a block diagram illustrating further aspects of a method 1300 of packaging a multi-monodose container.
- method 1300 includes in block 1400 inserting the molded structure into an opening defined by the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- the method of packaging a multi-monodose container can include inserting the molded structure forming the multi-monodose container through an opening of a hermetically-sealable pouch or bag.
- the method of packaging a multi-monodose container can include inserting the molded structure forming the multi-monodose container through an opening at either end of a hermetically-sealable sleeve.
- method 1300 includes in block 1410 positioning the molded structure between a first layer of hermetically-sealable overwrap and a second layer of hermetically-sealable overwrap; and sealing together one or more edges of the first layer and the second layer of the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- the method can include conveying the multi-monodose container between two layers of hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- method 1300 includes in block 1420 covering the molded structure with a hermetically-sealable pouch.
- method 1300 includes in block 1430 covering the molded structure with a hermetically-sealable sleeve. Non-limiting aspects of covering a molded structure with a hermetically-sealable overwrap have been described above herein.
- a method 1300 of packaging a multi-monodose container includes in block 1440 covering the molded structure with a hermetically-sealable foil laminate.
- the method can include covering the molded structure in a polyester/foil/polyethylene laminate.
- the method includes covering the molded structure with a hermetically-sealable overwrap formed from at least one of polyester, foil, polypropylene, cast polypropylene, polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, metallocene polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene, or metalized film.
- method 1300 includes in block 1450 covering the molded structure with a gas-impermeable overwrap.
- method 1300 includes in block 1460 covering the molded structure with a vapor-impermeable overwrap. In an aspect, method 1300 includes in block 1470 covering the molded structure with a light-impermeable overwrap. In an aspect, method 1300 includes in block 1480 covering the molded structure with an electrostatic discharge-protective overwrap.
- gas-impermeable, vapor-impermeable, light-impermeable, and/or electrostatic discharge protective hermetically-sealable overwraps have been described above herein.
- Method 1300 of packaging a multi-monodose container includes covering a molded structure with a hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- the molded structure of the multi-monodose container includes a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials enclosing a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent and a textured surface pattern positioned to direct gas flow between a first portion of the molded structure and a region adjacent to a second portion of the molded structure.
- Figure 15 illustrates aspects of a molded structure.
- Figure 15 is a schematic drawing of multi-monodose container 1500 including a molded structure 1510 including a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 1520, each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 1520 enclosing a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent, and a textured surface pattern 1530 positioned to direct gas flow between a first portion of the molded structure 1510 and a region adjacent to a second portion of the molded structure 1510.
- the molded structure 1510 including the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 1520 and the textured surface pattern 1530 is formed by a blow-fill-seal manufacturing process. In an aspect, molded structure 1510 including the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 1520 and the textured surface pattern 1530 is formed by a blow molding manufacturing process. In an aspect, molded structure 1510 including the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 1520 and the textured surface pattern 1530 is formed by an injection molding manufacturing process. In an aspect, molded structure 1510 including the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 1520 and the textured surface pattern 1530 is formed from at least one biocompatible material.
- molded structure 1510 including the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 1520 and the textured surface pattern 1530 is formed from at least one thermoplastic material. In an aspect, molded structure 1510 including the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 1520 and the textured surface pattern 1530 is formed from at least one biocompatible thermoplastic material. Non-limiting aspects of forming a molded structure from biocompatible, thermoplastic, and biocompatible thermoplastic materials have been described above herein.
- the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 1520 includes two or more interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials. In an aspect, the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 1520 includes 2 to 30 interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials can include 2 vials, 3 vials, 4 vials, 5 vials, 6 vials, 7 vials, 8 vials, 9 vials, 10 vials, 11 vials, 12 vials, 13 vials 14 vials, 15 vials, 16 vials, 17 vials, 18 vials, 19 vials, 20 vials, 21 vials, 22 vials, 23 vials, 24 vials, 25 vials, 26 vials, 27 vials 28 vials, 29 vials, or 30 vials.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 1520 is square, triangular, hexagonal, or polygonal in horizontal cross-
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 1520 encloses a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent is formulated for at least one of oral or parenteral administration.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent includes a dose of at least one vaccine.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent includes a dose of at least one therapeutic agent.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent is in a liquid form.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent is in a lyophilized form.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 1520 includes an internal volume holding the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent.
- the internal volume of each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials 1520 is about 0.2 milliliters to about 6.0 milliliters.
- each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials is 0.2 mL, 0.3 mL, 0.4 mL, 0.5 mL, 0.6 mL, 0.7 mL, 0.8 mL, 0.9 mL, 1.0 mL, 1.1 mL, 1.2 mL, 1.3 mL, 1.4 mL, 1.5 mL, 1.6 mL, 1.7 mL, 1.8 mL, 1.9 mL, 2.0 mL, 2.1 mL, 2.2 mL, 2.3 mL, 2.4 mL, 2.5 mL, 2.6 mL, 2.7 mL, 2.8 mL, 2.9 mL, 3.0 mL, 3.1 mL, 3.2 mL, 3.3 mL, 3.4 mL, 3.5 mL, 3.6 mL, 3.7 mL, 3.8 mL, 3.9 mL, 4.0 mL, 4.1 mL,
- the internal volume holding the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent includes an inert gas-filled head space.
- the head space above a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent in a liquid or lyophilized form may include an inert gas, e.g., nitrogen or a noble gas.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 1520 includes a closure 1540 covering an access portion.
- the access portion is an opening or aperture defined by the walls of the monodose pharmaceutical vial.
- the closure includes a removable cap.
- the removable cap is snapped or twisted off to reveal an access portion of the monodose pharmaceutical vial.
- the removable cap can be snapped or twisted off to reveal an opening or aperture through which the enclosed at least one pharmaceutical agent can be accessed.
- the closure includes a needle-penetrable closure.
- the closure can include a needle-penetrable material through which a needle attached to a syringe is able to penetrate to access the internal volume of a monodose pharmaceutical vial.
- the closure can include a removable cap that is snapped or twisted off to reveal a needle-penetrable material through which a needle attached to a syringe can access the internal volume of a monodose pharmaceutical vial.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 1520 includes a needle-penetrable access portion.
- the needle-penetrable access portion is configured to allow passage of a needle into the internal volume of a monodose pharmaceutical vial through a needle-penetrable material forming at least a portion of the multi-monodose container.
- the needle-penetrable access portion can include a needle-penetrable access portion of the thermoplastic material used to form the multi-monodose container.
- the top of a blow-fill-sealed vial can include a needle-penetrable access portion.
- the needle-penetrable access portion may include a sealed portion formed by fusing or heat sealing the walls at an open end of each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials to cover an access portion.
- a sealed portion formed by fusing or heat sealing the walls at an open end of each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials may further be needle-penetrable to allow a needle to pass through the sealed portion to access the internal volume of the vial.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials forming the multi-monodose container can include a removable cap that once removed uncovers a needle-penetrable access portion.
- the needle-penetrable access portion includes an insert.
- the needle-penetrable access portion can include an insert that is added to the blow-molded or injection-molded row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the needle-penetrable access portion includes a rubber needle-penetrable access portion.
- the needle-penetrable access portion can include a rubber septum inserted into an access portion and held in place with an aluminum seal crimped around a tapered neck region of the vial.
- the rubber needle-penetrable access portion is further protected with a plastic flip-off cap.
- At least one of the monodose pharmaceutical vials 1520 is attached through an articulating joint 1525 to at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial 1520, the articulating joint 1525 sufficiently flexible to reversibly mate a planar outer surface of the at least one of the monodose pharmaceutical vials 1520 with a planar outer surface of the at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial 1520. See, e.g., Figures 22A-22E for a non-limiting example.
- the molded structure 1510 of the multi-monodose container 1500 includes a textured surface pattern 1530.
- at least a portion of the textured surface pattern 1530 includes channels aligned parallel to the directed gas flow between the first portion of the molded structure and the region adjacent to the second portion of the molded structure.
- the textured surface pattern 1530 is on an outer surface of at least one of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 1520 as shown in Figure 15 .
- the textured surface pattern is on a surface of the molded structure adjacent to the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the textured surface pattern is on a tab portion adjacent to a top portion of the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, as exemplified in Figure 7 . In an aspect, the textured surface pattern is on a tab portion adjacent to a bottom portion of the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, as exemplified in Figure 6 . In some embodiments, the tab portion including the textured surface pattern and adjacent to either the top or the bottom of the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials is separated from the remaining part of the molded structure during the packaging process.
- the textured surface pattern 1530 positioned to direct gas flow between the first portion of the molded structure 1510 and the region adjacent to the second portion of the molded structure 1510 comprises a debossed surface pattern positioned to direct gas flow between the first portion of the molded structure and the region adjacent to the second portion of the molded structure 1510.
- the textured surface pattern 1530 positioned to direct gas flow between the first portion of the molded structure 1510 and the region adjacent to the second portion of the molded structure 1510 comprises an embossed surface pattern positioned to direct gas flow between the first portion of the molded structure and the region adjacent to the second portion of the molded structure 1510.
- the molded structure 1510 includes at least one label 1550 including at least one sensor 1560.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 1520 includes a label 1550 including at least one of a temperature sensor, a moisture sensor, a light sensor, or an oxygen sensor.
- a temperature sensor e.g., a Bosch Sensortec XPS
- a moisture sensor e.g., a Bosch Sensortec XPS
- a light sensor e.g., a light sensor
- oxygen sensor e.g., a light sensor associated with labels
- Figure 16 is a block diagram illustrating aspects of a method of packaging a multi-monodose container such as shown in Figure 13 .
- Method 1300 of packaging a multi-monodose container includes in block 1320 evacuating at least a portion of air from around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap, the evacuated at least a portion of the air at least partially flowing over the textured surface pattern on the molded structure.
- the method includes reducing the overall volume of the packaged multi-monodose container by removing at least a portion of the air from within the hermetically-sealable overwrap prior to closure.
- the method includes using a vacuum source to evacuate the at least a portion of the air around the multi-monodose container.
- method 1300 of packaging a multi-monodose container includes in block 1600 inserting a flow conduit connected to a vacuum source into an opening defined by the hermetically-sealable overwrap; pressure sealing a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap around the inserted flow conduit to form a pocket around the molded structure; and evacuating the at least a portion of the air from the pocket around the molded structure, the evacuated at least a portion of the air at least partially flowing over the textured surface pattern on the molded structure.
- a method of packaging a multi-monodose container in a hermetically-sealable overwrap includes the use of an inert gas.
- the method can include injecting an inert gas into the hermetically-sealable overwrap and around the multi-monodose container prior to sealing the multi-monodose container therein.
- method 1300 includes injecting an inert gas around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap; and evacuating at least a portion of the injected inert gas from around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap, the evacuated at least a portion of the injected inert gas at least partially flowing over the textured surface pattern on the molded structure, as shown in block 1610.
- the method can include generating an oxygen-free and/or inert atmosphere surrounding the molded structure and the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials by injecting an inert gas into the hermetically-sealable overwrap covering the molded structure.
- method 1300 includes injecting nitrogen around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap, as shown in block 1620. In an aspect, method 1300 includes injecting a noble gas around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap, as shown in block 1630. For example, the method can include injecting at least one of argon, neon, krypton, or xenon into the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- method 1300 of packaging a multi-monodose container includes evacuating the at least a portion of the air from around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap prior to injecting the inert gas, as shown in block 1640.
- the method can include sucking at least a portion of the air from around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap prior to injecting the inert gas.
- the method can include exchanging the air from around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap with the inert gas.
- the method can include purging or flushing the air from around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap with the inert gas.
- the method includes using a vacuum source to vacuum seal the multi-monodose container in the presence of an inert gas.
- a method of packaging a multi-monodose container can include inserting a flow conduit connected to a vacuum source into an opening defined by the hermetically-sealable overwrap at a position adjacent to the textured surface pattern on the second portion of the molded structure; pressure sealing a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap around the inserted flow conduit to form a pocket around the molded structure; and evacuating at least a portion of the injected inert gas from the pocket around the molded structure, the evacuated at least a portion of the injected inert gas at least partially flowing over the textured surface pattern on the molded structure.
- the flow conduit is used to evacuate at least a portion of the air, inject an inert gas, and evacuate at least a portion of the injected inert gas from around the molded structure covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap prior to forming a hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- a first flow conduit is used to evacuate the at least a portion of the air and/or injected inert gas and a second flow conduit is used to inject the inert gas.
- Figure 17 is a block diagram illustrating aspects of a method of packaging a multi-monodose container such as shown in Figure 13 .
- Method 1300 includes in block 1330 forming a hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- forming a hermetical seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials comprises in block 1700 forming a gas-impermeable seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- forming a hermetical seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials comprises in block 1710 forming a vapor-impermeable seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- forming a hermetical seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials includes in block 1720 forming a light-impermeable seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials. In an aspect, forming a hermetical seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials comprises in block 1730 forming an electrostatic discharge-protective seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials. In an aspect, forming a hermetical seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials comprises in block 1740 forming the hermetical seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials under balanced or near-balanced pressure. In an aspect, forming a hermetical seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials comprises in block 1750 forming the hermetical seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials under positive pressure.
- Figure 18 is a block diagram illustrating aspects of a method of packaging a multi-monodose container such as shown in Figure 13 .
- Method 1300 further includes in block 1330 forming a hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- forming the hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials comprises in block 1800 forming a hermetic seal around the entirety of the molded structure including the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- forming the hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials comprises in block 1810 bonding at least a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap to at least a portion of a surface of the molded structure.
- forming the hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials comprises in block 1820 bonding at least a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap to at least a portion of a surface of the molded structure around and between each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- forming the hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials comprises in block 1830 applying heat to the hermetically-sealable overwrap to form the hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- forming the hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials comprises in block 1840 applying pressure to the hermetically-sealable overwrap to form the hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- forming the hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials comprises in block 1850 chemically-bonding the hermetically-sealable overwrap to form the hermetic seal around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- method 1300 includes in block 1860 separating the first portion of the molded structure from the second portion of the molded structure.
- the method includes separating the hermetically-sealed row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials from a tab including the textured surface pattern.
- the method can include separating the hermetically-sealed row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials from a tab located at either the top or the bottom of the molded structure, the tab including the textured surface pattern.
- method 1300 includes in block 1870 at least partially perforating the hermetically-sealable overwrap to add a frangible portion to the hermetically-sealable overwrap between each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials in the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- method 1300 includes in block 1880 applying at least one label having at least one sensor to an external surface of the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- the method can include applying at least one label including information regarding the identity and use of a pharmaceutical agent as well as a temperature sensor to monitor temperature conditions during transport and storage of the packaged multi-monodose container.
- Non-limiting aspects of labeling with sensors have been described above herein.
- Figure 19 illustrates a method of packaging a foldable container.
- Figure 19 is a block diagram illustrating method 1900 of packaging a foldable container.
- Method 1900 includes in block 1910 covering a multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration with a hermetically-sealable overwrap, the multi-monodose container including a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials enclosing a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent; and one or more articulating joints connecting each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials in the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials to at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial, the one or more articulating joints sufficiently flexible to reversibly mate a planar outer surface of each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials with a planar outer surface of the at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial to form a folded configuration of the multi-monodose container.
- Method 1900 includes in block 1920 exerting a force on at least one of the monodose pharmaceutical vials in the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, the exerted force directed toward the at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial.
- Method 1900 includes in block 1930 bending the one or more articulating joints to form the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container in response to exerting the force on the at least one of the monodose pharmaceutical vials in the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- Method 1900 includes in block 1940 sealing the hermetically-sealable overwrap to form a hermetic seal around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container therein.
- Figure 20 is a block diagram illustrating further aspects of a method 1900 of packaging a foldable container.
- Method 1900 includes covering a multi-monodose container with a hermetically-sealable overwrap 1910.
- covering a multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration with a hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 2000 inserting the multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration through an opening defined by the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- the multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration can be inserted into a hermetically-sealable overwrap by at least one of moving the multi-monodose container in the expanded configuration into the hermetically-sealable overwrap (e.g., a hermetically-sealable pouch), moving the hermetically-sealable overwrap over the multi-monodose container in the expanded configuration, or a combination thereof.
- a hermetically-sealable overwrap e.g., a hermetically-sealable pouch
- covering a multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration with a hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 2010 positioning the multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration between a first layer of hermetically-sealable overwrap and a second layer of hermetically-sealable overwrap; and sealing together one or more edges of the first layer and the second layer of the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- the multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration can be moved between two spooling sheets of hermetically-sealable overwrap, e.g., foil laminate, and sealed on at least one edge to at least partially enclose the multi-monodose container therein.
- covering a multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration with a hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 2020 covering the multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration with a hermetically-sealable pouch.
- covering a multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration with a hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 2030 covering the multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration with a hermetically-sealable sleeve.
- Figure 21 is a block diagram illustrating further aspects of a method of packaging a foldable container 1900.
- covering the multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration includes in block 2100 covering the multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration with a hermetically-sealable foil laminate.
- covering the multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration includes in block 2110 covering the multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration with a hermetically-sealable overwrap formed from at least one of polyester, foil, polypropylene, cast polypropylene, polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, metallocene polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene, or metalized film.
- covering the multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration includes in block 2120 covering the multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration with a gas-impermeable overwrap. In an aspect, covering the multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration includes in block 2130 covering the multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration with a vapor-impermeable overwrap. In an aspect, covering the multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration includes in block 2140 covering the multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration with a light-impermeable overwrap. In an aspect, covering the multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration includes in block 2150 covering the multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration with an electrostatic discharge-protective overwrap.
- Non-limiting aspects of covering a multi-monodose container with a hermetically-sealable overwrap have been described above herein and are applicable to covering a multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration with a hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- Figures 22A-22E illustrate aspects of a multi-monodose container including a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials connected to one another through one or more articulating joints.
- Figure 22A is a schematic of a multi-monodose container 2200 in an expanded configuration.
- Multi-monodose container 2200 includes a row 2210 of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 2220.
- Multi-monodose container 2200 further includes one or more articulating joints 2230 connecting each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials 2220 in the row 2210 of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 2220 to at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial 2220.
- Each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials 2220 further includes a closure 2240 and a label 2250 including a sensor 2260.
- FIG 22B is a schematic showing a top-down view of multi-monodose container 2200 in an expanded configuration.
- each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials 2220 in the row 2210 of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials is connected at an edge to an adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial 2220 through an articulating joint 2230.
- Multi-monodose container 2200 in an expanded configuration has a first rectangular packing cross-sectional area 2270 (dotted line).
- a multi-monodose container includes one or more articulating joints.
- the one or more articulating joints are cleavable.
- an articulating joint connecting a monodose pharmaceutical vial to an adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial can be cleavable, allowing for separation of the two monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the articulating joint is at least one of tearable, ripable, rendable, breakable, fragmentable, or separable.
- an articulating joint connecting a monodose pharmaceutical vial to an adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial can be at least one of tearable, ripable, rendable, breakable, fragmentable, or separable.
- a subset of articulating joints connecting monodose pharmaceutical vials in a multi-monodose container is cleavable.
- the subset of cleavable articulating joints may be used to separate a large multi-monodose container, e.g., with 25 monodose pharmaceutical vials, into smaller multi-monodose containers, e.g., with 5 monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- all of the articulating joins connecting the monodose pharmaceutical vials in a multi-monodose container are cleavable.
- cleavable articulating joints may be used to detach or separate each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials from the other monodose pharmaceutical vials of the multi-monodose container.
- the multi-monodose container 2200 is formed by a blow molding manufacturing process. In an aspect, the multi-monodose container 2200 is formed by a blow-fill-seal manufacturing process. In an aspect, the multi-monodose container 2200 is formed by an injection molded process. Non-limiting aspects of manufacturing a multi-monodose container by molded processes have been described above herein.
- the articulating joint 2230 is formed with the monodose pharmaceutical vials as a single entity, e.g., from a single mold. In an aspect, the articulating joint 2230 is formed separately and subsequently attached to the monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- one or more articulating joints for use in connecting a row of glass vials can be formed from a flexible plastic resin subsequently attached to the glass vials.
- the one or more articulating joint 2230 are formed from a first material and monodose pharmaceutical vials 2220 are formed from a second material.
- the articulating joint may be formed from a flexible plastic material while the monodose pharmaceutical vials are formed from a more rigid plastic material.
- the articulating joint may be formed from a flexible plastic material while the monodose pharmaceutical vials are formed from glass.
- the multi-monodose container 2200 is formed from at least one biocompatible material. In an aspect, the multi-monodose container 2200 is formed from at least one thermoplastic material. In an aspect, the multi-monodose container 2200 is formed from at least one biocompatible thermoplastic material. Non-limiting examples of biocompatible, thermoplastic, and biocompatible thermoplastic materials for use in forming a multi-monodose container have been described above herein.
- the row 2210 of interconnected monodose pharmaceutic vials 2220 comprises a row of two or more interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- multi-monodose container 2200 includes five interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 2220.
- the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials includes three or more interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials includes at least one of two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, or ten interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials includes about 2 to about 30 interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials can include 2 vials, 3 vials, 4 vials, 5 vials, 6 vials, 7 vials, 8 vials, 9 vials, 10 vials, 11 vials, 12 vials, 13 vials, 14 vials, 15 vials, 16 vials, 17 vials, 18 vials, 19 vials, 20 vials, 21 vials, 22 vials, 23 vials, 24 vials, 25 vials, 26 vials, 27 vials, 28 vials, 29 vials, or 30 vials.
- the multi-monodose container includes more than 30 monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the multi-monodose container includes a row of 20 to 30 interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the multi-monodose container can include a row of 25 interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- a mold for use in either blow molding or injection molding can include molds for 25 individual monodose pharmaceutical vials interconnected through articulating joints.
- a multi-monodose container including 25 interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials can be manufactured, filled with appropriate pharmaceutical agent, sealed, and packaged in the folded configuration for ease of distribution.
- the multi-monodose container includes a row of 20 to 30 interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials configured to be split into groups of 3 to 10 interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the multi-monodose container includes a row of 20 to 30 interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials configured to be split into groups of 3 vials, 4 vials, 5 vials, 6 vials, 7 vials, 8 vials, 9 vials, or 10 vials.
- a multi-monodose container can include a strip of 25 vials that is configured to be split into groups of 5 vials. In this way, large strips of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials can be manufactured, filled with pharmaceutical agent, sealed, and subsequently separated into smaller units for packaging and distribution.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials is polygonal in horizontal cross-section.
- interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 2220 are rectangular in horizontal cross-section.
- each of the interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials is square, triangular, hexagonal, or polygonal in horizontal cross-section.
- Non-limiting examples of different cross-sectional shapes of monodose pharmaceutical vials in a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials is shown in Figures 5A-5C .
- Each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials 2220 encloses a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent includes a dose of at least one vaccine.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent includes a dose of at least therapeutic agent.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent is in a liquid form.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent, e.g., a vaccine is solubilized and/or suspended in a liquid medium, e.g., water for injection.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent is in a lyophilized form.
- the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent, e.g., a vaccine has been prepared in a lyophilized form intended for reconstitution with a liquid medium, e.g., water for injection, prior to administration to a subject.
- each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials 2220 in the row 2210 of monodose pharmaceutical vials 2220 includes an internal volume holding the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent.
- the internal volume is about 0.2 ml to about 6.0 ml.
- each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials is about 0.2 mL, 0.3 mL, 0.4 mL, 0.5 mL, 0.6 mL, 0.7 mL, 0.8 mL, 0.9 mL, 1.0 mL, 1.1 mL, 1.2 mL, 1.3 mL, 1.4 mL, 1.5 mL, 1.6 mL, 1.7 mL, 1.8 mL, 1.9 mL, 2.0 mL, 2.1 mL, 2.2 mL, 2.3 mL, 2.4 mL, 2.5 mL, 2.6 mL, 2.7 mL, 2.8 mL, 2.9 mL, 3.0 mL, 3.1 mL, 3.2 mL, 3.3 mL, 3.4 mL, 3.5 mL, 3.6 mL, 3.7 mL, 3.8 mL, 3.9 mL, 4.0 mL, 4.1 mL,
- the internal volume holding the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent includes an inert gas-filled headspace.
- the headspace above the dose of the at least one pharmaceutical agent can include nitrogen or a noble gas, e.g., argon, xenon, neon, or krypton.
- each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials 2220 in the row 2210 of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 2220 includes a closure 2240.
- closure 2240 includes a twist or snap-off closure.
- each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials 2220 in the row 2210 of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 2220 includes a needle-penetrable access portion.
- closures and/or needle-penetrable access portions for monodose pharmaceutical vials of a multi-monodose container have been described above herein.
- the articulating joint 2230 is frangible.
- the one or more articulating joints may be accompanied by a frangible portion, e.g., perforations in the molded material, which allows the monodose pharmaceutical vials to be separated from one another.
- multi-monodose container 2200 is configured to form an expanded configuration (as shown in Figures 22A and 22B ) and a folded configuration.
- Figures 22C and 22D illustrate multi-monodose container 2200 in a folded configuration.
- Figure 22C is a side view showing multi-monodose container 2200 in a folded configuration.
- the articulating joints 2230 have been bent to reversibly mate a planar outer surface of each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials 2220 in the row 2210 of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 2220 with a planar outer surface of at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial 2220.
- Figure 22D is a top-down view of multi-monodose container 2200 in a folded configuration.
- the row 2210 of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 2220 have been folded along the articulating joints 2230 to form the folded configuration.
- Multi-monodose container 2200 in a folded configuration has a second rectangular packing cross-sectional area 2280 (dotted line).
- the expanded configuration of the multi-monodose container 2200 has a first rectangular packing cross-sectional area 2270 and the folded configuration of multi-monodose container 2200 has a second rectangular packing cross-sectional area 2280.
- Figure 22E illustrates a juxtaposition of the first rectangular packing cross-sectional area 2270 of the multi-monodose container 2200 in an expanded configuration and the second rectangular packing cross-sectional area 2280 of the multi-monodose container 2200 in a folded configuration.
- the second rectangular packing cross-sectional area 2280 is smaller than the first rectangular packing cross-sectional area 2270.
- the multi-monodose container includes at least one label including at least one sensor.
- each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials 2220 includes at least one label 2250 including at least one sensor 2260.
- each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials 2220 includes at least one label 2250 including at least one of a temperature sensor, a moisture sensor, a light sensor, or an oxygen sensor.
- Figure 23 is a block diagram illustrating aspects of method 1900 of packaging a foldable container.
- Method 1900 includes covering a multi-monodose container in an expanded configuration with a hermetically-sealable overwrap, as shown in block 1910.
- Method 1900 further includes exerting a force on at least one of the monodose pharmaceutical vials in the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, the exerted force directed toward the at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial, as shown in block 1920.
- method 1900 includes exerting the force on the at least one of the monodose pharmaceutical vials in the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials with at least one mechanical probe, as shown in block 2300.
- the method can include exerting the force with one or more pistons configured to contact and push on at least one end of the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- method 1900 includes exerting the force on the at least one of the monodose pharmaceutical vials in the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials with pressurized gas, as shown in block 2310.
- the method can include exerting the force with pressurized gas from one or more nozzles directed at at least one end of the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- method 1900 includes in block 2320 exerting a force on a first monodose pharmaceutical vial at a first end of the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials towards a first adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial and exerting a force on a second monodose pharmaceutical vial at a second end of the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials toward a second adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial.
- the method can include exerting a force with one or more pistons at both ends of the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the method can include exerting a force with pressurized gas at both ends of the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- method 1900 includes in block 2330 simultaneously exerting the force on the first monodose pharmaceutical vial at the first end of the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials towards the first adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial and exerting the force on the second monodose pharmaceutical vial at the second end of the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials toward the second adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial.
- the method can include exerting the force simultaneously on both ends of the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- method 1900 includes in block 2340 sequentially exerting the force on the first monodose pharmaceutical vial at the first end of the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials towards the first adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial and exerting the force on the second monodose pharmaceutical vial at the second end of the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials toward the second adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial.
- the method can include exerting the force sequentially on one end and then the other end of the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- Figure 24 is a block diagram illustrating further aspects of method 1900 of packaging a foldable container.
- method 1900 includes evacuating at least a portion of air from around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap, as shown in block 2400.
- the method can include sucking at least a portion of the air out from around the multi-monodose container prior to sealing the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- method 1900 includes in block 2410 inserting a flow conduit connected to a vacuum source into an opening defined by the hermetically-sealable overwrap, pressure sealing a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap around the inserted flow conduit to form a pocket around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container, and evacuating the at least a portion of the air from the pocket around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container.
- method 1900 includes injecting an inert gas around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap; and evacuating at least a portion of the injected inert gas from around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap, as shown in block 2420.
- the method can include generating an inert and/or oxygen free atmosphere around the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials by injecting an inert gas around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- injecting the inert gas around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 2430 injecting nitrogen around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap. In an aspect, injecting the inert gas around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 2440 injecting a noble gas around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- the method can include injecting at least one of argon, neon, krypton, or xenon into the hermetically-sealable overwrap around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container.
- evacuating the injected inert gas from around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 2450 inserting a flow conduit connected to a vacuum source into an opening defined by the hermetically-sealable overwrap; pressure sealing a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap around the inserted flow conduit to form a pocket around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container; and evacuating the at least a portion of the injected inert gas from the pocket around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container.
- method 1900 of packaging a foldable container includes evacuating at least a portion of air from around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap prior to injecting the inert gas around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container, as shown in block 2460.
- evacuating at least a portion of the air from around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container includes sucking at least a portion of the air from around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap prior to injecting the inert gas.
- evacuating at least a portion of the air from around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes exchanging the air for the inert gas. In an aspect, evacuating at least a portion of the air from around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes purging or flushing the air from around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container.
- a flow conduit is used to evacuate air from around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap, inject an inert gas around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container, and evacuate at least a portion of the injected inert gas from around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap prior to forming a hermetic seal around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container.
- a first flow conduit is used to inject an inert gas and a second flow conduit is used to evacuate at least a portion of the injected inert gas.
- Figure 25 is a block diagram illustrating further aspects of method 1900 of packaging a folding container.
- Method 1900 includes in block 1940 sealing the hermetically-sealable overwrap to form a hermetic seal around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container therein.
- method 1900 includes in block 2500 heat-sealing the hermetically-sealable overwrap to form the hermetic seal around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container therein.
- method 1900 includes in block 2510 pressure-sealing the hermetically-sealable overwrap to form the hermetic seal around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container therein.
- method 1900 includes in block 2520 chemically-sealing the hermetically-sealable overwrap to form the hermetic seal around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container therein.
- sealing the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes heating-sealing, pressure-sealing, or chemically-sealing the hermetically-sealable.
- sealing includes at least one of folding, tucking, crimping, welding, fusing, soldering, heat sealing, blister sealing, or induction sealing.
- method 1900 includes sealing the hermetically-sealable overwrap to form a gas-impermeable seal around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container therein. In an aspect, method 1900 includes sealing the hermetically-sealable overwrap to form a vapor-impermeable seal around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container therein. In an aspect, method 1900 includes sealing the hermetically-sealable overwrap to form a light-impermeable seal around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container therein. In an aspect, method 1900 includes sealing the hermetically-sealable overwrap to form an electrostatic discharge-protective seal around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container therein.
- method 1900 includes in block 2530 sealing at least a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap to form a pouch around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container; injecting an inert gas into the formed pouch around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container; evacuating at least a portion of the injected inert gas from the formed pouch around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container; and sealing the formed pouch to form a hermetic seal around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container therein.
- method 1900 includes in block 2540 attaching at least one label to an outer surface of the hermetically-sealable overwrap, the at least one label include at least one sensor. In an aspect, method 1900 includes in block 2550 attaching at least one label to an outer surface of the hermetically-sealable overwrap, the at least one label include at least one temperature sensor.
- Figures 26A-26E illustrate further aspects of a method of packaging a folding container such as shown in Figure 19 .
- Figure 26A is a top-down view of a multi-monodose container 2600 in an elongated configuration covered by a hermetically-sealable overwrap 2605.
- Multi-monodose container 2600 includes a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 2610. Each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials 2610 is connected to at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial 2610 through articulating joints 2615.
- Articulating joints 2615 are sufficiently flexible to reversibly mate a planar outer surface of each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials 2610 with a planar outer surface of at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial 2610 to form a folded configuration of the multi-monodose container 2600.
- Figure 26B shows a top-down view multi-monodose container 2600 in an elongated configuration covered by hermetically-sealable overwrap 2605.
- a force 2625 is shown being exerted on a first monodose pharmaceutical vial 2610 in the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 2610 of multi-monodose container 2600.
- the force 2625 is being exerted by a mechanical probe 2620.
- the mechanical probe 2620 is a piston-like device that pushes the first monodose pharmaceutical vial towards an adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial to initiate a folding chain reaction.
- Figure 26C shows a top-down view of multi-monodose container 2600 in an elongated configuration covered by hermetically-sealable overwrap 2605. Articulating joints 2615 are shown bending (arrows 2630) in response to the force 2625 exerted by the mechanical probe 2620. As the articulating joints 2615 bend the planar outer surfaces of neighboring monodose pharmaceutical vials 2610 will reversibly mated to form the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container.
- Figure 26D shows a top-down view of multi-monodose container 2600 in a folded configuration covered by hermetically-sealable overwrap 2605.
- a flow conduit 2640 connected to a vacuum source 2645 is shown inserted into an opening defined by the hermetically-sealable overwrap 2605.
- a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap 2605 is pressure sealed around the inserted flow conduit 2640 to form a pocket 2650 around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container 2600.
- air 2655 being evacuated from the pocket 2650 around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container 2600 by vacuum source 2645.
- Figure 26E shows a top-down view of multi-monodose container 2600 in a folded configuration covered by hermetically-sealable overwrap 2605.
- a seal 2660 has been formed with the hermetically-sealable overwrap 2605 to hermetically seal the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container 2600 therein.
- Figures 27A-27E illustrate further aspects of a method of packaging a folding container such as shown in Figure 19 .
- Figure 27A is a top-down view of a multi-monodose container 2700 in an elongated configuration covered by a hermetically-sealable overwrap 2705.
- Multi-monodose container 2700 includes a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 2710. Each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials 2710 is connected to at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial 2710 through articulating joints 2715.
- Articulating joints 2715 are sufficiently flexible to reversibly mate a planar outer surface of each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials 2710 with a planar outer surface of at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial 2710 to form a folded configuration of the multi-monodose container 2700.
- Figure 27B shows a top-down view multi-monodose container 2700 in an elongated configuration covered by hermetically-sealable overwrap 2705.
- a force 2725 is shown being exerted on a first monodose pharmaceutical vial 2710 in the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 2710 of multi-monodose container 2700.
- the force 2725 is being exerted by a mechanical probe 2720.
- the mechanical probe 2720 is a piston-like device that pushes the first monodose pharmaceutical vial towards an adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial to initiate a folding chain reaction.
- Figure 27C shows a top-down view of multi-monodose container 2700 in an elongated configuration covered by hermetically-sealable overwrap 2705. Articulating joints 2715 are shown bending (arrows 2730) in response to the force 2725 exerted by the mechanical probe 2720. As the articulating joints 2715 bend the planar outer surfaces of neighboring monodose pharmaceutical vials 2710 will reversibly mated to form the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container.
- Figure 27D shows a top-down view of multi-monodose container 2700 in a folded configuration covered by hermetically-sealable overwrap 2705.
- An inert gas is shown being injected 2735 (arrow) into the hermetically-sealable overwrap 2705 and around the multi-monodose container 2700 in the folded configuration.
- Figure 27E shows a top-down view of multi-monodose container 2700 in a folded configuration covered by hermetically-sealable overwrap 2705.
- a flow conduit 2740 connected to a vacuum source 2745 is shown inserted into an opening defined by the hermetically-sealable overwrap 2705.
- a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap 2705 is pressure sealed around the inserted flow conduit 2740 to form a pocket 2750 around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container 2700. Also shown is the injected inert gas being evacuated 2755 (arrows) from the pocket 2750 around the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container 2700 by vacuum source 2745.
- Figure 27F shows a top-down view of multi-monodose container 2700 in a folded configuration covered by hermetically-sealable overwrap 2705. A seal 2760 has been formed with the hermetically-sealable overwrap 2705 to hermetically seal the folded configuration of the multi-monodose container 2700 therein.
- Figure 28 is a block diagram showing a method 2800 of packaging a multi-monodose container.
- Method 2800 includes in block 2810 covering the multi-monodose container with a hermetically-sealable overwrap, the multi-monodose container including a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials, each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials enclosing a dose of at least one pharmaceutical agent; and one or more articulating joints connecting each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials in the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials to at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial, the one or more articulating joints sufficiently flexible to reversibly mate a planar outer surface of each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials with a planar outer surface of the at least one adjacent monodose pharmaceutical vial to form a folded configuration of the multi-monodose container.
- Method 2800 includes in block 2820 exerting a force on at least a portion of an external surface of the hermetically-sealable overwrap covering the multi-monodose container, the exerted force directed toward the one or more articulating joints of the multi-monodose container.
- Method 2800 includes in block 2830 evacuating at least a portion of air from around the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable.
- Method 2800 includes in block 2840 sealing the hermetically-sealable overwrap covering the multi-monodose container to hermetically seal the multi-monodose container therein.
- Figure 29 is a block diagram illustrating further aspects of method 2800 of packaging a multi-monodose container.
- Method 2800 includes covering the multi-monodose container with a hermetically-sealable overwrap as shown in block 2810.
- covering the multi-monodose container with the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 2900 inserting the multi-monodose container through an opening defined by the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- covering the multi-monodose container with the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 2910 positioning the multi-monodose container between a first layer of hermetically-sealable overwrap and a second layer of hermetically-sealable overwrap; and sealing together one or more edges of the first layer and the second layer of the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- covering the multi-monodose container with the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 2920 covering the multi-monodose container with a hermetically-sealable pouch.
- covering the multi-monodose container with the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 2930 covering the multi-monodose container with a hermetically-sealable sleeve. In an aspect covering the multi-monodose container with the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 2940 covering the multi-monodose container with a hermetically-sealable foil laminate.
- covering the multi-monodose container with the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes covering the multi-monodose container with a hermetically-sealable overwrap formed from at least one of polyester, foil, polypropylene, cast polypropylene, polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, metallocene polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene, or metalized films.
- covering the multi-monodose container with the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 2950 covering the multi-monodose container with a gas-impermeable overwrap.
- covering the multi-monodose container with the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 2960 covering the multi-monodose container with a vapor-impermeable overwrap. In an aspect, covering the multi-monodose container with the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 2970 covering the multi-monodose container with a light-impermeable overwrap. In an aspect, covering the multi-monodose container with the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 2980 covering the multi-monodose container with an electrostatic discharge-protective overwrap. Non-limiting aspects of covering a multi-monodose container with hermetically-sealable overwrap have been described above herein.
- Figure 30 is a block diagram illustrating further aspects of a method 2800 of packaging a multi-monodose container.
- Method 2800 includes exerting a force on at least a portion of an external surface of the hermetically-sealable overwrap covering the multi-monodose container, as shown in block 2820. The exerted force is directed toward the one or more articulating joints of the multi-monodose containers.
- exerting the force on the at least a portion of the external surface of the hermetically-sealable overwrap covering the multi-monodose container includes in block 3000 exerting the force on the at least a portion of the external surface of the hermetically-sealable overwrap covering the multi-monodose container with one or more mechanical probes.
- the method can include using one or more mechanical probes to push the hermetically-sealable overwrap into close proximity to one or more underlying articulating joints of the multi-monodose container.
- exerting the force on the at least a portion of the external surface of the hermetically-sealable overwrap covering the multi-monodose container includes in block 3010 exerting the force on the at least a portion of the external surface of the hermetically-sealable overwrap covering the multi-monodose container with pressurized gas.
- the method can include using pressurized gas emitted from one or more high pressure nozzles to push the hermetically-sealable overwrap into close proximity to one or more underlying articulating joints of the multi-monodose container.
- Method 2800 includes in block 2830 evacuating at least a portion of air from around the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- the method can include sucking out at least a portion of the air from around the multi-monodose container prior to sealing the multi-monodose container in the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- evacuating the at least a portion of the air from around the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 3020 inserting a flow conduit connected to a vacuum source into an opening defined by the hermetically-sealable overwrap covering the multi-monodose container; pressure sealing a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap around the inserted flow conduit to form a pocket around the multi-monodose container; and evacuating the at least a portion of the air from the pocket around the multi-monodose container.
- the method includes evacuating the at least a portion of air while simultaneously exerting the force on the at least a portion of the external surface of the hermetically-sealable overwrap covering the multi-monodose container.
- method 2800 includes injecting an inert gas around the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap; and evacuating at least a portion of the injected inert gas from around the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap, as shown in block 3030.
- injecting the inert gas around the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 3040 injecting nitrogen around the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- injecting the inert gas around the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 3050 injecting a noble gas around the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- the method can include injecting at least one of argon, neon, xenon, or krypton around the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- method 2800 of packaging a multi-monodose container includes evacuating the at least a portion of the air from around the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap prior to injecting an inert gas around the multi-monodose container, as shown in block 3060.
- the method can include sucking out the air, exchanging the air with the inert gas, and/or purging or flushing the air with the inert gas.
- Method 2800 includes evacuating at least a portion of the injected inert gas from around the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap, as shown in block 3030.
- the method can include evacuating at least a portion of the injected inert gas from the hermetically-sealable overwrap while under vacuum.
- evacuating the at least a portion of the injected inert gas from around the multi-monodose container covered by the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes inserting a flow conduit connected to a vacuum source into an opening defined by the hermetically-sealable overwrap covering the multi-monodose container; pressure sealing a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap around the inserted flow conduit to form a pocket around the multi-monodose container; and evacuating the at least a portion of the injected inert gas from the pocket around the multi-monodose container.
- the method includes evacuating at least a portion of the injected inert gas while simultaneously exerting the force on the at least a portion of the external surface of the hermetically-sealable overwrap covering the multi-monodose container.
- Figure 31 is a block diagram illustrating further aspects of method 2800 of packaging a multi-monodose container.
- Method 2800 includes sealing the hermetically-sealable overwrap covering the multi-monodose container to hermetically-seal the multi-monodose container therein, as shown in block 2840.
- method 2800 includes in block 3100 sealing a first layer of hermetically-sealable overwrap to a second layer of hermetically-sealable overwrap to hermetically seal the multi-monodose container therein.
- method 2800 includes in block 3110 bonding at least a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap covering the multi-monodose container to at least a portion of a surface of the multi-monodose container to hermetically seal the multi-monodose container therein.
- bonding at least a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 3120 bonding at least a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap covering the multi-monodose container to at least a portion of a surface of the multi-monodose container associated with the one or more articulating joints to hermetically seal the multi-monodose container therein.
- bonding at least a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 3130 bonding at least a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap covering the multi-monodose container to at least a portion of a surface of the multi-monodose container around and between each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials in the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the hermetically-sealable overwrap can be bond to the surface of the multi-monodose container so as to form individually wrapped/hermetically sealed monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes perforations aligned with frangible articulating joints allowing for separation of individually wrapped/hermetically-sealed monodose pharmaceutical vials from one another.
- sealing the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 3140 heat-sealing the hermetically-sealable overwrap covering the multi-monodose container to hermetically seal the multi-monodose container therein.
- sealing the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 3150 pressure-sealing the hermetically-sealable overwrap covering the multi-monodose container to hermetically seal the multi-monodose container therein.
- sealing the hermetically-sealable overwrap includes in block 3160 chemically-sealing the hermetically-sealable overwrap covering the multi-monodose container to hermetically seal the multi-monodose container therein.
- method 2800 includes forming a gas-impermeable seal around the multi-monodose container. In an aspect, method 2800 includes forming a vapor-impermeable seal around the multi-monodose container. In an aspect, method 2800 includes forming a light-impermeable seal around the multi-monodose container. In an aspect, method 2800 includes forming an electrostatic discharge-protective seal around the multi-monodose container.
- Figure 32 is a block diagram illustrating further aspects of a method 2800 of packaging a multi-monodose container.
- method 2800 includes in block 3200 attaching at least one label to an outer surface of the hermetically-sealable overwrap, the at least one label including at least one sensor.
- method 2800 includes in block 3210 attaching at least one label to an outer surface of the hermetically-sealable overwrap, the at least one label including at least one temperature sensor.
- Non-limiting aspects of labels and associated environmental sensors have been described above herein.
- a method 2800 of packaging a multi-monodose container further includes in block 3220 bending the hermetically sealed multi-monodose container at the one or more articulating joints of the multi-monodose container to form a folded configuration; and adding a tertiary covering to maintain the hermetically sealed multi-monodose container in the folded configuration.
- the hermetically-sealed multi-monodose container can be folded along the length of the articulating joints connecting the monodose pharmaceutical vials to create a more compact configuration.
- This compact configuration can be further covered with tertiary packaging, e.g., shrink wrap, to keep the hermetically-sealed multi-monodose container in the compact or folded configuration.
- a method 2800 of packaging a multi-monodose container further includes in block 3230 at least partially perforating the hermetically-sealable overwrap to add a frangible portion to the hermetically-sealable overwrap between each of the monodose pharmaceutical vials in the row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials.
- the hermetically-sealable overwrap can include perforations for allowing separation of monodose pharmaceutical vials from one another.
- Figure 33A-33D illustrate further aspects of a method of packaging a multi-monodose container.
- Figure 33A shows a top-down view of a multi-monodose container 3300 covered by a hermetically-sealable overwrap 3305.
- Multi-monodose container 3300 includes a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 3310 connected by one or more articulating joints 3315.
- Figure 33B shows a top-down view of multi-monodose container 3300 covered by overwrap 3305.
- a force is being exerted while at least a portion of the injected inert gas is being evacuated from the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- a force is being exerted on the external surface of the hermetically-sealable overwrap 3305 covering the multi-monodose container 3300 with multiple mechanical probes 3325.
- Each of the mechanical probes 3325 is exerting a force on the external surface of the hermetically-sealable overwrap 3305 at a position aligned with or proximal to the articulating joints 3315.
- a flow conduit 3330 is connected to a vacuum source 3335 is shown inserted into an opening defined by the hermetically-sealable overwrap 3305.
- a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap 3305 is pressure sealed to the flow conduit 3330 to form a pocket around the multi-monodose container 3300. Also shown is at least a portion of air being evacuated 3340 (arrow) from the hermetically-sealable overwrap 3305 by virtue of vacuum source 3335.
- Figure 33C shows a top-down view multi-monodose container 3300 and the row of monodose pharmaceutical vials 3310 hermetically sealed 3345 within hermetically-sealable overwrap 3305.
- the hermetically sealed multi-monodose container is bent at the one or more articulating joints to form a folded and more compact configuration.
- Figure 33D illustrates a top-down view of multi-monodose container 3300 hermetically sealed in hermetically-sealable overwrap 3305.
- the multi-monodose container 3300 and the hermetically-sealable overwrap 3305 are bent at the articulating joint 3315 to bring the monodose pharmaceutical vials 3310 into closer proximity to one another in a folded configuration.
- the multi-monodose container 3300 in the folded configuration is further covered by a tertiary covering 3350.
- Figure 34A-34D illustrate further aspects of a method of packaging a multi-monodose container.
- Figure 34A shows a top-down view of a multi-monodose container 3400 covered by a hermetically-sealable overwrap 3405.
- Multi-monodose container 3400 includes a row of interconnected monodose pharmaceutical vials 3410 connected by one or more articulating joints 3415. Also shown is inert gas being injected 3420 (arrow) into the hermetically-sealable overwrap 3405 covering the multi-monodose container 3400.
- Figure 34B shows a top-down view of multi-monodose container 3400 covered by overwrap 3405.
- a force is being exerted while at least a portion of the injected inert gas is being evacuated from the hermetically-sealable overwrap.
- a force is being exerted on the external surface of the hermetically-sealable overwrap 3405 covering the multi-monodose container 3400 with multiple mechanical probes 3425.
- Each of the mechanical probes 3425 is exerting a force on the external surface of the hermetically-sealable overwrap 3405 at a position aligned with or proximal to the articulating joints 3415.
- a flow conduit 3430 is connected to a vacuum source 3435 is shown inserted into an opening defined by the hermetically-sealable overwrap 3405.
- a portion of the hermetically-sealable overwrap 3405 is pressure sealed to the flow conduit 3430 to form a pocket around the multi-monodose container 3400.
- at least a portion of the injected inert gas being evacuated 3440 (arrow) from the hermetically-sealable overwrap 3405 by virtue of vacuum source 3435.
- Figure 34C shows a top-down view multi-monodose container 3400 and the row of monodose pharmaceutical vials 3410 hermetically sealed 3445 within hermetically-sealable overwrap 3405.
- the hermetically sealed multi-monodose container is bent at the one or more articulating joints to form a folded and more compact configuration.
- Figure 34D illustrates a top-down view of multi-monodose container 3400 hermetically sealed in hermetically-sealable overwrap 3405.
- the multi-monodose container 3400 and the hermetically-sealable overwrap 3405 are bent at the articulating joint 3415 to bring the monodose pharmaceutical vials 3410 into closer proximity to one another in a folded configuration.
- the multi-monodose container 3400 in the folded configuration is further covered by a tertiary covering 3450.
- one or more components can be referred to herein as “configured to,” “configured by,” “configurable to,” “operable/operative to,” “adapted/adaptable,” “able to,” “conformable/conformed to,” etc.
- configured to can generally encompass active-state components and/or inactive-state components and/or standby-state components, unless context requires otherwise.
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