26 Greater Pharmaceutical Adoption of Raman Spectroscopy with New USP Chapters


The NanoRam family of handheld Raman instruments from B&W Tek is used globally for incoming raw material identification in the pharmaceutical industry. With the growing use of handheld Raman, the pharmacopeial chapters for Raman spectroscopy have followed and added more information and guidance for system testing. The replacement of USP <1120> Raman Spectroscopy with two new chapters, USP <858> Raman Spectroscopy and USP <1858> Raman Spectroscopy – Theory and Practice went into effect, reflects the regulatory recognition of Raman spectroscopy as a valuable technology to the industry.


NanoRam and NanoRam-1064 systems are calibrated in compliance with the wavelength accuracy criteria for qualitative Raman measurements set forth by all global pharmacopeias, including the new USP <858> and <1858> chapters. The system software of the NanoRam and NanoRam-1064 includes performance validation testing using Raman shift standard materials as defined by ASTM E1840 Standard Guide for Raman Shift Standards for Spectrometer Calibration. The performance validation report shows the Raman shifts measured during the validation against the specification for the tolerances for polystyrene set forth by the USP <858>, EP, and JP Raman chapters for handheld Raman or qualitative analysis.


The NanoRam systems include a variety of sampling accessories optimised for the measurement of materials in the form of liquids, gels, powders, or solids under both a laboratory setting and demanding environmental conditions. Using the NanoRam for RMID is the first step in designing quality into pharmaceutical products by ensuring raw material quality.


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Centrifuge Ideal for Separating Substances at Medium Rotational Speeds


IKA G-L is the ideal midi centrifuge for all types of separation processes such as those found in molecular biology. It can be used with standard 1.5/ 2 ml vessels as well as with PCR strips. The cover opens automatically at the press of a button. A clear state-of-the-art display eases operation. In addition, the centrifuge is fitted with a metal cover and does not start until it is firmly closed. Protection of the user is thus ensured. With its powerful motor IKA G-L achieves speeds from 800 up to 15,700 rpm and offers a centrifugal acceleration of 16,500 G.


Metal rotor and cover for 12 vessels, with a capacity of 1.5/ 2 ml, are already included in the scope of delivery. More information online: ilmt.co/PL/469B


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Distribution Agreement to Supply Leading Scientific/Medical Fridges and Freezers Announced


Unitemp, is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to distribute the impressive range of Labcold scientific and medical refrigeration, laboratory and pharmacy fridges and freezers, and blood storage products.


Including fantastic build quality and a wide array of features the Labcold brand is a preferred choice for the NHS and professional medical and scientific establishments looking to accurately maintain temperatures and log results. All products are designed from the ground up for the safe and secure storage of reagents and samples, medical products, pharmaceuticals and temperature sensitive vaccines, as advised by Public Health England in Protocol for Ordering, Storing and Handling Vaccines.


The range of storage solutions to be available through Unitemp is split into three main product categories, Pharmacy Refrigeration, Blood Product Storage and Laboratory Refrigeration.


Ron Brown, Managing Director of Unitemp, stated: “We are delighted to be able to distribute the Labcold range of storage solutions. It complements our existing ESPEC range of Environmental cabinets. With our extensive experience in refrigeration technologies and applications we can provide the expertise and advice to ensure customers receive the best possible cold storage solution and ongoing service and support.”


All Labcold Pharmacy and Vaccine fridges are lockable refrigerators and automatically alarm if the temperature moves out of range. The Labcold Advanced Pharmacy Fridge range has been developed for busy hospital pharmacies and features stainless steel interiors. Labcold IntelliCold refrigerators are suitable for doctors


and vets’ surgeries, wards, pharmacy shops and schools, in fact anywhere where controlled temperature storage of medicines is important. They come in a range of sizes from wall mounted/bench top pharmacy fridges to free standing units and all have the choice of solid or glass doors.


The Labcold laboratory range of refrigerators and freezers has been designed and developed to meet the demands of scientific and medical professionals. The Laboratory refrigeration range includes Sparkfree fridges and freezers, including a fan circulated Sparkfree Refrigerator, cooled incubators as well as Ultra Low Temperature freezers. There are also sample and reagent refrigerators powered by the IntelliCold controller for excellent temperature stability.


Labcold Blood Bank Refrigerators, Plasma Freezers, Platelet Agitators and Incubators are all manufactured in the UK in full compliance with ISO quality management specifications. All products are registered Medical Devices in accordance with Directive 93/42/EEC; and are compliant with BS4376:Part 1:1991.


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Validated Antibody Pairs for Respiratory Pathogen Detection


Viruses are common causes of respiratory infections. These include COVID-19 Coronavirus, Influenza A, Influenza B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Adenoviruses and human Metapneumovirus. Bacterial respiratory agents include Streptococcus pneumoniae, Legionella and Mycoplasma.


ViroStat is a primary manufacturer of antibody pairs that are validated for use in ELISA and lateral flow applications. These OEM pairs are currently used in numerous IVD products for antigen detection. Download the data sheets for all of these antibodies. More information online: ilmt.co/PL/gpK9


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