Catalent

Sterile: SECURE-VIAL™
delivery system

Introducing the SECURE-VIAL™ delivery system—for innovative and cost effective delivery of injectable drug products.

Catalent's SECURE-VIAL™ technology (patent pending) represents an exciting evolution in the application of our Blow/Fill/Seal capability to injectable drug products. Benefits include:

  • Quality and sterility assurance. Our vial is molded, filled and sealed using an advanced aseptic Blow/Fill/Seal process—minimizing container exposure to the environment vs. traditional aseptic filling
  • Cost efficiencies. Unlike traditional aseptic filling, Blow/Fill/Seal is a highly automated process which reduces labor costs and eliminates processing steps (e.g., vial clean and preparation). The vial is made from a polypropylene resin that is significantly less expensive than glass on a per unit basis.
  • Safety. Polypropylene construction reduces the risk of injury and product loss due to glass vial breakage.
  • Ease of use. Our vial has an innovative “pop-off” closure, which allows one-handed opening—enabling easy access.
  • Customization and branding capabilities. Catalent can customize our vial to help your product stand out in the marketplace!

The SECURE-VIAL™ delivery system is manufactured using an advanced aseptic Blow/Fill/Seal process, which is the combination of three major processing steps—container molding, container filling and container sealing—within a single contained process. The advanced aseptic process is a highly automated system with minimal operator interface.

Step 1 Step 1: Plastic resin is melted and extruded into hollow tubes called parisons.
Step 2 Step 2: The container mold closes on the parison, and the top of the parison is cut.
Step 3 Step 3: Container formation is completed by applying vacuum to the exterior of the container and by blowing filtered air into the interior of the container. The electronic fill system then dispenses a specific measured quantity of product.
Step 4 Step 4: A vacuum tube holding a rubber stopper lowers into the parison. The stopper is compressed into the container neck, forming a seal.
Step 5 Step 5: The seal mold closes, forming a fully integral container.

For capabilities that meet your needs, and outcomes that exceed your expectations, call Catalent today. For more information, please fill out our contact us form or call a member of our sales staff at +1 866.720.3148.