MadgeTech Blog — Life Sciences

Lyophilization and Validating the Process

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Lyophilization is the process of removing water from a material after the product is frozen. Also known as freeze drying, lyophilization allows the ice to change from a solid directly to vapor without passing through the liquid phase. Mainly utilized by the pharmaceutical and food industries, lyophilization preserves perishable products by maintaining quality while increasing shelf life.

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What is Thermal Profiling?

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Thermal profiling, or temperature profiling, is the recording of time and temperature throughout a thermal process. The data collected is crucial to understanding a product’s experience, as well as the overall performance of the process itself, which directly affects product quality and consistency.

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Q&A: Validating Pharmaceutical Storage Temperatures

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This article is a Q&A interview conducted by Clinical Lab Manager and MadgeTech Sales Manager, Ken LaPage.

Q: WHY IS MAINTAINING ULTRA-LOW TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS FOR COVID-19 VACCINES SO IMPORTANT? ARE THERE SIMILAR CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH MAINTAINING APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FOR OTHER WIDELY AVAILABLE VACCINES?

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