Compounding system
IV ICON Twins for compounding intravenous antibiotics
IV ICON Twins is the most efficient compounding system for intravenous antibiotics on the market. It mixes hundreds of doses per hour for hospitals, whereas equivalent systems are only capable of producing individual doses. The system prepares up to 500,000 doses each year. One robotic arm mixes the medicinal substances, after which the other arm draws the reconstituted antibiotic solution into a syringe. A controlled process, aseptic conditions and staff trained in pharmacy compounding guarantee a sufficient supply of uniformly high-quality end products for hospital needs.
Efficiency of pharmaceutical service processes creates cost savings!
Stories of pharmacy automation
Better ergonomics was the primary motive for procurement
Automation enables larger production volumes and produces medicines of higher microbiological quality.
CENTRALISED MASS PRODUCTION OF ANTIBIOTIC DOSES BEGINS AT HOSPITAL
The aim was to maximise the benefits achieved with centralisation and offer ready-to-use products to hospital units whenever possible.
The IV ICON is unique in the world
"The compounding system is an innovation that enables the standardized mass compounding of intravenous antibiotic doses. Our aim is that it will reduce the workload and improve patient safety."
A part of uninterrupted pharmaceutical service
Reconstituting intravenous antibiotics in a centralised manner in controlled pharmacy conditions guarantees an uninterrupted pharmaceutical service process. Each dose is barcoded, which means that every single dose can be traced if necessary (for example, in case of a product error). The system also provided precise information on what batch was administered to which patient and how each batch was prepared for administration.
Features of the compounding system
- Fast, prepares hundreds of doses per hour.
- Convenient platforms for loading syringes and bottles.
- The laminar air flow cabinet is easy to wipe clean.
- Good ergonomics.
Designed together with professionals
The compounding system is designed for the mass production of ready-to-administer antibiotics according to the specifications of health care and pharmacy professionals.
- Compliant with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
EVERYDAY CHALLENGES OF your HOSPITAL PHARMACY
Safety
The challenge
Hundreds of thousands of intravenous antibiotic doses are being reconstituted manually.
The solution
Centralised compounding with IV ICON Twins in the pharmacy cleanroom.
The results
Medication errors are reduced. Microbiological quality and uniformity are improved.
The challenge
The reconstitution of intravenous antibiotics manually in the wards exposes staff to medicinal products.
The solution
Centralised compounding with IV ICON Twins in the pharmacy cleanroom.
The results
Ready-to-administer doses delivered to wards. Decreased occupational exposure.
Efficiency
The challenge
Large production batches are impossible to prepare by hand.
The solution
Compounding in the pharmacy cleanroom. The robot’s interchangeable parts enable product variations.
The results
Production volumes can be increased. Cleanroom space is put to more efficient use.
The challenge
The reconstitution of intravenous antibiotics manually in the wards is time-consuming.
The solution
With IV ICON Twins, the hospital pharmacy can deliver ready-to-administer products to the wards.
The results
Enhanced pharmaceutical service processes and cost savings.
Rationality
The challenge
The physical movements required to pierce the vials, the key pinch grip and wrist rotation in particular, put a strain on the arms and shoulders.
The solution
IV ICON Twins performs the heavy and repetitive work.
The results
Improved occupational safety and better ergonomics reduce sick leave.
The challenge
Staff are spending time on heavy, routine tasks below the level of their qualifications.
The solution
IV ICON Twins compounds the intravenous antibiotics.
The results
Working hours are freed up for specialist work. Work is more meaningful.