Telstar incorporates vial rejection module into loading/unloading systems

Telstar has introduced an inline vial rejection module on its automatic loading and unloading systems for the detection and management of vials during freeze-drying. Developed by Telstar, it automatically manages the paths of vials during the loading and/or the unloading of freeze dryers.  

The IVRM has been designed to provide two main functions: the detection and the subsequent management of a specific vial in the process line. The module is able to identify and separate a specific vial according to different parameters (stopper position, missing stopper, colour variation and so on) and after identification it is capable of performing several tasks: rejection of the vial to a rejection container, separation of vial for sampling, separation of one vial for a specific function, introduction of a pre-prepared vial or re-introduction of a vial subsequent to removal.

The IVRM represents a compact and versatile solution for inline vial management at high speeds, ensuring appropriate processing of lyophilised products as well as reducing the risk of batch contamination, spoilage and the time of operator intervention.

An operating unit of IVRM physically integrated into an automatic loading/unloading system will be displayed at Achema 2015.