Recipharm has invested in a Dara cartridge-filling machine for injectable solutions at its facility in Monts, Loire Valley, France. The machine is fully validated and producing commercial batches under aseptic conditions with filling volumes between 1.5 ml and 5 ml, and at speeds as high as 7200 cartridges per hour. The integrated design has been optimized for precise conveying of cartridges as well as gas flushing during filling/closing and crimping without particulate release.
 
Michel Saudemon, general manager of Recipharm Monts, said, “While we have for many years filled cartridges in Monts, this new machine allows us to offer a wider client base access to this capability. This should not only reduce lead times but also increase reliability and flexibility. Our well developed technology transfer and project management processes are clearly a key component of the offering and it is allowing us to deliver a high quality service to clients both new and old. This is a very exciting time for Monts and we are very pleased about this latest investment.”