Microsphere refiner for aseptic drug manufacturing
Achieve precise control over microsphere drug formulations with this modular solution, designed to streamline complex aseptic processes and ensure high product yield and consistency in your pharmaceutical production line.

Processes and Refines Microspheres for Drug Delivery Systems
The MSR™ MicroSphere Refiner by Powder Systems Limited (PSL) is a comprehensive solution for pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers focused on drug delivery via microspheres. This fully automated system integrates multiple stages of processing, including classification, filtration, de-watering, washing, drying, freeze-drying, sampling, and recovery. Designed for aseptic, batch operations, it addresses the challenge of handling valuable microspheric products by maximizing product recovery and maintaining batch consistency.
Featuring capabilities for both liquid and solid product types, the MSR™ accommodates various vessel sizes, with options supporting product cake volumes from 1.25 to 21.8 liters. The flexible design of the MSR™ supports multi-product applications, making it adaptable to rapidly changing production requirements. Enhanced process control is ensured through the integration of Process Analytical Technology (PAT), allowing for real-time quality monitoring and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), GAMP5, and 21 CFR Part 11 regulations.
The unit’s modular design supports seamless integration into existing pharmaceutical production lines, with vessel materials ensuring chemical compatibility and corrosion resistance. Maintenance is simplified via a Clean-In-Place (CIP) option, promoting contamination-free operations. The MSR™ is engineered for scalability, enabling a smooth transition from R&D to commercial production, ensuring critical process parameters are maintained throughout scale-up.
Benefits
- Enhances product yield by minimizing manual interventions and transfer points.
- Ensures batch consistency and quality with fully automated, recipe-driven processes.
- Supports rapid adaptation to production changes with multi-product capability.
- Complies with international standards, ensuring regulatory approval for pharmaceutical applications.
- Reduces scale-up risks by maintaining key process parameters from R&D to commercial production.
- Applications
- Drug formulations,Biopharmaceuticals,Controlled release drug delivery systems,Microspheres,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Lyophilized microspheres for vaccine delivery,Biodegradable drug implants,Encapsulated active pharmaceutical ingredients (apis),Long-acting injectable formulations,Polymeric microspheres,Drug delivery beads,Nanoparticle-based medicines,Delayed-release capsules
- Steps before
- Microspheres Classification/Filtration/De-watering,Microsphere Washing
- Steps after
- Microsphere Drying,including Freeze-Drying,Microsphere Sampling,Microsphere Discharge/Recovery
- Input ingredients
- polymeric microspheres,microsphere drug formulations
- Output ingredients
- classified microspheres,filtered microspheres,washed microspheres,dried microspheres,freeze-dried microspheres,sampled microspheres,recovered microspheres
- Market info
- PSL (Powder Systems Limited) is known for designing and manufacturing advanced containment and process solutions for the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and chemical industries. They specialize in high-quality filtration, drying, and high containment systems.
- Batch size
- Process-dependent
- Maximum Liquid Volume
- 98L - 123L
- Vessel Sizes
- 0.05 Model / 0.125 Model
- Product Cake Volume
- 1.25 – 21.8L
- Filtration Step(s)
- Single / Dual Filtration
- Drying Method
- Vacuum Drying / Freeze-Drying
- De-watering Method
- Single Pass / Loop
- Automation
- Fully Automated
- Equipment Dimensions
- 2,720 x 2,850 x 2,760 mm
- Automation level
- Fully Automated
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- CIP/SIP
- Optional CIP spray-ring
- Process Steps Integrated
- Classification,Filtration,Washing,Drying,Sampling,Discharge
- Process Automation Compliance
- GAMP5,21 CFR Part 11
- Production Agility
- Filtration,Drying,Cleaning
- Real-time Monitoring
- PAT-Verified
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Microsphere drug production
- Yes
- GMP Compliance
- cGMP
- FDA Compliance
- 21 CFR Part 11
- Machine Footprint
- 2,720 x 2,850 x 2,760 mm
- Vessel Sizes
- 0.05 Model,0.125 Model
- Maximum Liquid Volume
- 98L,123L
- Product Cake Volume
- 1.25 – 8.7L,3.1 – 21.8L
- Discharge Method
- Automated
- Drying Method
- Freeze-Drying
- Control panel type
- Touchscreen / HMI
- Integration possibilities
- GAMP5,21 CFR Part 11 compliance
- Discharge method
- Automated aseptic discharge
- Drying integration
- Freeze-Drying,Vacuum Drying
- Automation level
- Fully Automated
- Batch size
- Various scalable options