Stories of pharmacy automation

Better ergonomics was the primary motive for procurement

Automation enables larger production volumes and produces medicines of higher microbiological quality.

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CENTRALIZED MASS PRODUCTION OF ANTIBIOTIC DOSES BEGINS AT HOSPITAL

The aim was to maximize the benefits achieved with centralization and offer ready-to-use products to hospital units whenever possible.

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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."

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A part of uninterrupted pharmaceutical service

A part of uninterrupted pharmaceutical service

Reconstituting powdered drugs in a centralized manner in controlled aseptic conditions enables an uninterrupted pharmaceutical service process for compounded sterile preparations.

The IV ICON Twins provides detailed information on how each compounded batch was prepared within the system. After compounding, each dose can be barcoded and traced if necessary.

Features of the compounding system

  • Fast, prepares hundreds of doses per hour.
  • Convenient modules for loading materials used for compounding.
  • The system is easy to wipe clean, just like a biosafety cabinet.
  • Good ergonomics.
Designed together with professionals

Designed together with professionals

The compounding system is designed for the mass production of ready-to-administer compounded sterile preparations according to the specifications of healthcare and pharmacy professionals.

 

  • Compliant with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

EVERYDAY CHALLENGES OF your HOSPITAL PHARMACY

Safety

The challenge

Hundreds of thousands of compounded doses are being reconstituted manually.

The solution

Centralized compounding with IV ICON Twins in the pharmacy cleanroom.

The results

Medication and human errors are reduced. Microbiological quality and uniformity are improved.

The challenge

Compounding sterile preparations manually in the wards exposes staff to medicinal products.

The solution

Centralized 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

Compounding sterile preparations 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 sterile preparations.

The results

Working hours are freed up for specialist work. Work is more meaningful.

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