SHL to exhibit at the 2014 PDA Conference in California, USA
pharmafile | August 15, 2014 | News story | Sales and Marketing | auto injector, pda 2014, shl event, shl pda 2014
The growth of the auto injector industry has been driven largely in part by the need to improve patient compliance and quality of life (QOL). From human factors and usability studies to new injection technologies and breakthrough manufacturing processes, the ultimate goal of an auto injector device is to enhance the injection experience while ensuring the desired drug is delivered safely and effectively. However, to realize an auto injector from concept to mass production requires designs that are both innovative and practical, an intricate manufacturing processes, a clear understanding of regulatory submission requirements, trusted partners and more.
SHL has made it a tradition to attend the annual PDA Universe of Prefilled Syringes and Injection Devices conference where key SHL staff connect with experts from various fields and customers. At this event SHL will introduce some of its newest technologies and innovative devices to the audience of biopharmaceutical players and related consultants. In addition, usability tools and needleless trainers will available for demonstration which will help to assist patients in becoming more familiar with their devices.
Commenting on this year’s upcoming event, Executive VP of SHL Medical USA and President of SHL Pharma Lucio Giambattista stated, “Over the years we looked into developing the right technologies that will enhance the patient experience and also to address unmet needs in the industry. With the success of our auto injectors like the DAI, then Molly and now Amber, we believe we are on track, but we also have a lot more in the pipeline. At this PDA we not only be exhibiting and sending a large delegation of staff from our various offices, but also arranging for a number of private innovation meetings where we showing some of the newest devices and working prototypes.”
SHL will be exhibiting at Booth# 411, where SHL’s latest auto injectors, such as Amber, will be available for demonstration to biopharmaceutical companies attending.
About SHL
SHL is the world’s largest privately-owned designer, developer and manufacturer of advanced drug delivery devices such as auto injectors and pen injectors. We have over 2,600 staff globally, with our primary design centers located in the USA and Sweden and manufacturing centers located in Asia. SHL supplies auto injectors, pen injectors and inhaler systems to global pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Significant investment in R&D has enhanced our broad pipeline of “next generation” drug delivery systems. These innovative devices include a range of disposable and reusable injectors with fixed or variable dosing, enhanced precision and the ability to accommodate high viscosities.
Our organization consists of several distinct group companies:
SHL Medical
Designs, develops and manufactures advanced drug delivery devices for leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies
SHL Healthcare
Develops and manufactures equipment solutions for home, hospital and long term care use
SHL Technologies
Provides contract manufacturing and engineering services for the production of complex medtech and industrial products
SHL Pharma
Provides design, development, final assembly, labeling and packaging services of drug delivery devices to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
For additional information visit www.shl-group.com or contact us at info@shl-group.com
SHL Media Contact
Steven R. Kaufman
VP of Marketing
+886 32170303
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