Sterile closure processing system for pharmaceutical production

Ensure your pharmaceutical closures remain sterile and intact from processing to filling, minimizing manual handling and maintaining an unbroken aseptic chain.

The Stopper and Closure Processing System (CPS) from Getinge offers a comprehensive solution for aseptic environments in pharmaceutical and biotech industries. By maintaining an unbroken chain of sterility, the CPS efficiently washes, sterilizes, dries, and delivers closures, minimizing manual handling to ensure product integrity. Utilizing mobile Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs), the system supports continuous, automated operation across all closure processing stages, including optional siliconization. Key applications include vaccine vials, insulin cartridges, and monoclonal antibody containers, crucial for sterile pharmaceutical production. Compliance with GMP standards ensures reliability and quality in aseptic processing, with components constructed from 316L stainless steel for optimal corrosion resistance. The system’s design facilitates seamless integration into existing filling lines, enhancing overall production efficiency through reduced energy usage and improved throughput.

Benefits

  • Ensures aseptic integrity, reducing contamination risk and enhancing product safety.
  • Minimizes manual labor with an automated, continuous operation system.
  • Increases production efficiency by streamlining closure processing and transfer.
  • Maintains compliance with GMP standards for pharmaceutical applications.
  • Offers robust durability with 316L stainless steel construction for long-term reliability.
Applications
Biopharmaceuticals,Aseptic processing,Pharmaceutical production,Sterile reprocessing
End products
Empty iv bags,Lyophilized drug vials,Intravenous solution bags,Monoclonal antibody containers,Pre-filled syringe stoppers,Insulin cartridges,Biotech drug vials,Vaccine vials,Eye dropper bottles,Sterile injectable pharmaceuticals
Steps before
Closure Washing,Rinsing,Siliconization
Steps after
Aseptic Transfer,Filling Line Integration,Storage
Input ingredients
stoppers,closures,closures for washing,closures for sterilization,closures for drying,closures for siliconization
Output ingredients
sterile stoppers,sterile closures,clean closures,dried closures,siliconized closures,aseptic closures
Processing Steps
Washing,siliconizing,sterilizing,drying,cooling
Vessel Material
316L Stainless Steel
Sterilization Method
Vacuum steam sterilization
Drying Method
Heated sterile air and vacuum drying
Siliconization Option
Optional
Handling Method
Minimized manual handling
Closure Compatibility
All types of closures
Aseptic Transfer
Direct to filling line
Working mechanism
Mobile Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs)
Integrated steps
Washing,Siliconizing,Sterilization,Drying,Cooling
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch Process
CIP/SIP
Steam sterilization
Changeover time
Minimized intermediate transfers
Automation level
PLC-controlled
Cleaning method
In-situ within MPV
Unbroken aseptic chain
Maintained through all processing steps
Biological compatibility
Yes
Cleanability
Easy to clean
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
High resistance to corrosion
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
Container type
MPV (Multi-purpose vessel)
Closure processing
Washing,sterilizing,drying,siliconizing
FDA Materials
316L Stainless Steel
Machine footprint
Compact
Vessel material
316L stainless steel
Vessel internal surface
Electropolished
Perforated distribution plate
Yes
Internal moving parts
None
Discharge method
Lift-and-turn station
Design
Mobile multi-purpose vessel
Control Panel Type
HMI / Touchscreen
Integration Possibilities
Compatible with existing filling lines
Process Condition Adjustability
Temperature,Time,Pressure
Siliconization Option
Optional
Aseptic Transfer Mechanism
Lift-and-Turn Station (LTS)
Market info
Getinge is known for providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products, specializing in medical technology, infection control, surgical workflows, and critical care solutions. They maintain a strong reputation for quality and technological advancement in these sectors.