2023 PDA Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes and Injection Devices Conference
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Dear Colleague,
The PDA and the Scientific Program Planning Committee cordially invite you to join us in person in Gothenburg, Sweden from 17-18 October 2023 for our 20th edition of the PDA Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes and Injection Devices Conference!
Since its inception, this conference has been a cornerstone for our industry to learn, share, debate, and collaborate, to face our common challenges, and to drive forward innovation in injectable drug delivery. In 2004, the conference made its humble debut in Europe with a focus on pre-filled syringes and an attendance of fewer than 100 people. Since then, the conference has expanded to the United States, grown tremendously in scope and attendance, and enabled the creation of various task forces that serve important missions in our industry. After 20 years, we remain reflective, proud of our purpose, and grateful for our collective achievements. Today, the PDA Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes and Injection Devices Conference is the perfect platform to present breakthrough innovations, help foster knowledge, and contribute to the wider pharmaceutical and medical device industries' shared purpose to improve global health.
This year, we are excited to return to the beautiful city of Gothenburg, Sweden, known for its culinary scene, friendly people, and seaside charm. In 2022, Gothenburg was ranked first by the Global Destination Sustainability Index for the seventh year in a row, making it not only a well-placed and culturally engaging location for our event but also a responsible one.
Consistent with our strong history, we are creating another exciting program focused on the most impactful and current topics of interest, such as the delivery of novel therapeutics, digital health, and sustainability. Our venue offers you the invaluable opportunity to expand your knowledge and identify new technologies, approaches, and business opportunities, and the program is designed to provide ample time for discovery in our vast expo hall and for networking with leading key opinion leaders, industry peers, service providers, and vendors.
We welcome you with open arms to join us, reconnect with your PDA family, and contribute to the world's leading event on this topic.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,
The Co-Chairs
Theresa Bankston, BD
Alessandro Morandotti, Stevanato Group
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM PLANNING COMMITTEE:
- Theresa Bankston, BD
- Alessandro Morandotti, Stevanato Group
- Frank Bamberg, CSL Behring
- Nicolas Brandes, WEST
- Marion Briggs, HealthBeacon on behalf of Alliance to Zero
- Bart Burgess, SHL Medical
- Flora Felsovalyi, LONZA
- Christian Helbig, SCHOTT
- Shirish Ingawale, Takeda
- Laurent Jeanmart, GSK Vaccines
- Akshay R. Kamdar, Eli Lilly and Company
- Christian Kollecker, Harro Hoefliger
- Jakob Lange, Ypsomed
- Philippe Lauwers, Terumo
- Manfred Maeder, Novartis
- Roman Mathaes, Clear Solutions
- Maggie Reiff, Genixus
- Brigitte Reutter-Haerle, Vetter
- Patrick Wieland, Bausch & Ströbel
- Josh Eaton, PDA
- Falk Klar, PDA Europe
- Stefanie Nebelin, Senior Manager Programs & Events, PDA Europe
Program Highlights
The agenda is out now!
Take a look at our video clip to get an impression of our next edition.
Looking forward to seeing you in Gothenburg.
Agenda
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Tuesday, 17 October 2023
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09:00 I Welcome and Introduction |
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09:15-12:40 I Opening Plenary: The Evolving Landscape of Patient-Centric Care Significant advances in injectable drug delivery have been made over the past 20 years, and rapid evolution aimed at improving patient experience, health outcomes, and total cost of care is expected to continue. This session will reflect on drivers and enablers for this evolution, challenges faced, the impact achieved, and expectations for the future. We will learn perspectives from a patient, drug manufacturer, device developer, and service provider on what it takes to develop, commercialize, and manage effective therapies, together. The audience can expect to hear highlights about market and healthcare ecosystem dynamics, the role and future of smart devices, how to incorporate patient insights, shared lessons learned, future opportunities, and more. |
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The Inspiring Evolution of Parenteral Combination Products from 2004 to Today from an Entrepreneurial Perspective – And a Peek at What Is Coming How Understanding Patient Behavior and Experience Can Assist in the Development and Optimization of Treatments – A Patient Perspective |
10:15 - 11:15 | Coffee Break, Poster Session & Exhibition, Tech Talks & Guided Poster Walk (Part I)
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How Smart Devices are Impacting Delivery of Care and Improving Patient Experience Interactive Questionnaire Session Panel Discussion |
12:40 - 14:10 | Lunch Break, Poster Session & Exhibition & Tech Talks
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14:10-15:30 I Session 1A: Large Volume Large-volume injections are a challenge primarily for the patient. Device manufacturers and the pharmaceutical industry have taken on this challenge. Devices were adapted to the needs of the patients and the injection volume. Additives were developed so that the human body absorbs larger amounts better. In this event, solutions, and the ways to get there will be shown and discussed. |
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Pre-Clinical Assessment of a High-Volume, High-Speed Prototype Auto-Injector to Subcutaneously Deliver a Polyclonal Antibody with Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase PH20 (rHuPH20) Exploring US Payer Perspectives on Large-Volume Subcutaneous OnBody Delivery Systems: A Double-Blinded Preference Study A Case Study: How Stakeholder Needs Guided the Collaborative Development of a Pre-Filled Syringe and an Autoinjector for Large-Volume Subcutaneous Drug Delivery Q&A, Discussion |
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14:10-15:30 I Session 1B: Digital Health and Smart Devices The digital revolution is making its way into the injection device area. This session will provide examples of recent innovations and approaches to include behavioral science in the development of smart devices, how digital health can enable improved adherence tracking, and obtaining regulatory clearance for digital solutions in the injection space. |
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Next Generation Auto-Injectors: Leveraging the Power of a Digital Platform for Enhanced Adherence Tracking Injecting Behavioral Science into Self-Administration Combination Products, Where Digital Meets Physical: Reflections, Challenges, and Observations Regulatory Clearance for Implementation of a Digital Solution Supporting Use of an Autoinjector Q&A, Discussion |
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14:10-15:30 I Session 1C: Manufacturing Regarding manufacturing processes in constant evolution, this session will describe several case studies about track and trace solutions (RFID) and efficient collaboration for stability improvement for a combination product. Moreover, new Ready to Use (RTU) container aseptic practices in compliance with EU GMP Annex 1 will also be presented. |
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A Case Study in the Implementation of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) -Enabled Pre-Filled Syringes on an Aseptic Fill and Finish Line Validatable Transfer Method for Ready to Use (RTU) Syringes and Vials into Grade A in Compliance with EU GMP Annex 1 including a Case Study Synergistic Collaboration with Glass Syringe Manufacturer during Drug Product Lifecycle: A Case Study on Improved Stability for a Combination Product Q&A, Discussion |
15:30 - 16:30 | Coffee Break, Poster Session & Exhibition + Guided Poster Walk (Part II) & Tech Talks
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16:30-17:50 I Session 2A: Patient Interface The pharma industry has increasingly adopted the mantra of “patient-centricity” which aims to put the patient at the heart of the consideration of the drug and device development process. In this session, we will present and discuss aspects of Human Factor practices in the context of Low-to-Middle-Income healthcare settings, early inclusive design approaches as well as patient insights on their sustainability expectations of drug delivery devices. |
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Inclusive Design in Medicine and Device Development Patient Voices in Sustainable Drug Delivery: Insights on Self-Injection Devices Global Health: Deploying Human Factors Research Within Low-to-Middle-Income Countries Q&A, Discussion |
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16:30-17:50 I Session 2B: Development Persistent innovation continues to drive evolution of treatment modalities and injection systems that strive to fulfil growing trends such as novel formulations, self-administration, less frequent dosing, etc. This session will focus on developing robust, reliable, and high-quality drug delivery devices and drug/device combination products. The speakers will discuss approaches to achieve highly desired and equally challenging traits – speed, optimal quality, and enhanced user experience – during the development of combination products through risk-based approach and control strategies. |
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Combination Products Control Strategy– A Holistic Approach and Statistical Considerations The Strategy of Accelerating Injectable Combination Product Development for Faster Clinical Entry and Market Access Current Trends and Future Innovations in Autoinjectors for Large-Volume Subcutaneous Delivery: A Systematic Literature Review Q&A, Discussion |
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16:30-17:50 I Session 2C: Regulatory During our regulatory session, we will hear about the most recent changes and expectations on the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) including the expectations on the GSPRs (General Safety and Performance Requirements) for medical devices and drug-device combinations. And we will learn more about the notified body opinion process and some case studies associated with that new requirement. Furthermore, there will be some evaluation and comparison of new HFE (Human Factors Engineering) requirements around the globe. |
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Update on Technical Report 73-2: Application of Medical Device Regulations, EU GMP Annex I Requirements (GSPRs) for Staked Needle Syringes Article 117 Medical Device Regulation (MDR) - Notified Body Opinion: State of the Play and Lessons Learned Are we Two of a Kind? Recent Regulatory Developments across the Globe, and how those might Impact Future European Human Factors Engineering Submissions Q&A, Discussion |
Wednesday, 18 October 2023
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09:00-10:20 I Opening Plenary: Industry Partnerships for Sustainable Product Design and Recycling This plenary session focuses on the importance of sustainability in the pharma/biotech industry. Key topics such as designing products with a patient and planet-centric mindset, addressing recycling challenges for medical devices with design guidance for end-of-life recycling, and exploring industry partnerships and collaborations for recycling will be highlighted. |
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Designing for Patients and the Planet: Circular Solutions for Pharmaceutical Products Industry Collaboration for Device Sustainability HPRC Design Guidance: Enabling Recycling at End-of-Life Addressing Recycling: One of the Bottlenecks of Circularity Panel Discussion |
10:20 - 11:05 | Coffee Break, Poster Session & Exhibition & Tech Talks
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11:05-12:25 I Session 3A: Sustainability This session will focus on the primary drivers and challenges when considering sustainable models within the industry. Our speakers will cover the critical factors influencing lifecycle assessments, digital solutions within sustainability, and how to leverage these processes to increase operational efficiency. Key highlights include real-world examples, strategies for implementation, and how to leverage lifecycle assessment data for a more sustainable future. |
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Carbon Footprint of Capital Good Gains Attention EcoDesign Considerations and CO2 Reduction for Medical Devices A Parametric Model Developed from Activity-Based Footprinting to Simplify the Complexity of Lifecycle Assessment Towards Sustainable Autoinjector Devices Q&A, Discussion |
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11:05-12:25 I Session 3B: Innovation and Collaboration Speed to market has become a differentiating factor for success in the pharma industry nowadays. To bring products to market quickly, pharma companies, device suppliers, and contract manufacturers must build strong and efficient partnerships and establish robust supply chain channels. In this session, we will provide valuable insights from all stakeholders and offer recommendations on how to accelerate development, foster seamless collaboration, and better meet customer needs. |
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From Drug Development to Final-Packaged Product: The Role of Strategic Partnerships in Streamlining On-Body Delivery Systems Manufacturing Importance of Selection and Management of Appropriate Partnerships for Combination Product Development and Lifecycle Management – Perspectives from a Pharmaceutical Company and A Device Manufacturer The Secret of Successful Partnerships between Pharmaceutical Companies and Their Device Suppliers Q&A, Discussion |
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11:05-12:25 I Session 3C: Drug Container Interaction Join us for an insightful session on drug-device interaction. Our expert speakers will shed light on key topics such as visible particles in combination products, exploring their impact on drug stability and patient safety. We will also delve into new findings of silicone oil interaction with drug products, addressing potential risks and mitigation strategies. Additionally, our session will focus on the unique challenges encountered in developing pre-filled syringes for intravitreal injections. |
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Silicone Depletion in Combination Products Induced by Biologics Comprehensive Countermeasures to Reduce Proteinaceous Visible Particles in Liquid Monoclonal Antibody Products Delivering a Superior Ophthalmic Pre-Filled Syringe (PFS) with Low Particles and Exceptional Human Factors Q&A, Discussion |
12:25 - 14:25 | Lunch Break, Poster Session & Exhibition & Tech Talks
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14:25-17:15 I Closing Plenary: Keynotes Regulatory Compliance is key for the successful development of combination products. Fulfilling these requisites imply continues updated of the regulatory strategy. In this session, we will review and discuss the implication of the New EU GMP Annex 1 on the pre-filled syringes manufacturing and processing, and we will conclude with an overview of the emerging global policies to have a look at what is coming next. |
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Manufacturing of Pre-Filled Syringes – The Impact of New EU GMP Annex 1 Global Regulatory Policies Impacting Prefilled Syringes and Injection Devices |
15:15 - 16:00 | Coffee Break, Poster Session & Exhibition & Tech Talks
16:00 - 16:05 | Passport Raffle
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Closing Panel Discussion Join our Discussion with Experts from the Industry and Regulatory
Co-Chairs Conference Summary Closing Remarks & Farewell |
17:15 | End of Conference
The agenda is subject to change without notice, Speakers are invited, pending confirmation
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The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre - Gothia Towers Hotel
Mässans Gata 24Gothenburg, Sweden Sweden
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Gothia Towers Hotel
Mässans Gata 24
41294 Gothenburg,
Sweden
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