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    Xelair® Dose Content Uniformity of the Emitted Dose

    Xelair® is our ground breaking series of products for testing Dose Content Uniformity of the Emitted Dose. Recognised by the Queen’s Award for Enterprise (Innovation 2009), Xelair® is fast becoming the industry standard used by a broad range of pharmaceutical clients. The Xelair® range incorporates analyst workstations, semi automated platforms and fully automated systems for high throughput applications. Xelair® eliminates the human variability factor, produces repeatable and reliable data and caters for changing client needs by allowing seamless migration between products in the Xelair® range. Core technology at the heart of the Xelair® ensures data is harmonised across the entire range.

    Key benefits of Xelair® Automation

    • Reduced variability in results

    • Increased volumes of test data

    • Increased productivity

    • Contained handling of drug product, minimising operator exposure

    • Upgrade paths throughout the Xelair® range

    • Significant reduction in Health and Safety issues including WR-ULD

    • Harmonised testing throughout the Xelair® range

    Xelair® 1, 3 and 5 Series

    Xelair® 1 Series The Xelair® 1 Series are analyst workstations. They automate individual stages of dose content uniformity testing. Xelair® 3 Series The Xelair® 3 Series are semi-automated platforms. They automate the entire through life testing of an inhaler device. Xelair® 5 Series The Xelair® 5 Series are fully automated systems. They offer 24/7 unattended operation.

    DCU Evaluation kit

    Manual test apparatus is available for evaluation, method development and routine laboratory use on a commercial loan or purchase basis. The apparatus uses the core technology at the heart of the Xelair® range. Methods developed using the manual apparatus can be transferred onto any platform in the Xelair® range. Uses Astech core technology for dose collection and dose recovery operations.

    UoDD, DDU or DCU?

    Within the safety and efficacy testing of inhaled drugs the terminology Uniformity of Delivered Dose, Delivered Dose Uniformity or Dose Content Uniformity are used depending on the pharmacopoeia. Whilst broadly similar, a differing sequence of sampling is required to meet the guidelines. Astech’s Relovex® software allows simple set up of waste fire and sample collection profiles. Additionally, Relovex® provides a fully traceable and 21CFR Part11 compliant digital record.

    Get in contact with us

    INFO@ASTECHPROJECTS.CO.UK +44 1928 571 797
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