The consequences of pharmaceutical product recalls can be huge. Not only is company reputation and profits at stake, but most importantly, deviating pharmaceuticals can cause patient harm and even death.
This video replay is a combination of three webinars. Each session is focused on a specific cause of product recalls and the order is as follows:
Session 1: Recall cause: Drug product and glass interaction
Session 2: Recall cause: Cracking/breakages
Session 3: Recall cause: non-conformance
What you will learn about:
- How the issue can arise
- Why it’s an issue
- Related recall causes
- Testing and analysis that can be carried out
- Preventative measures
Meet the glass experts:
Dr Nick Kirk
Technical Director
Nick is a glass expert with decades of experience in all aspects of sustainability, glass production, and product design across the global glass supply chain. Read More
Areas of expertise:
Glass production Sustainability and recycling Product design
Amy Ashton
Quality Manager
Amy oversees our quality department at Glass Technology Services and is also a leading expert in chemical durability and elemental migration. Read More
Areas of expertise:
Daniel Capon
Food & Drink Lead
Daniel is a specialist in glass analysis and focuses on XRF and SEM. He has worked in the glass industry since 1999 and oversees our glass properties and environmental departments. Read More
Areas of expertise:
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