Oxygen headspace analyzer for container closure integrity testing

Ensure the integrity of oxygen-sensitive products with precise headspace analysis, providing essential leak detection and validation throughout the product lifecycle, from research development to quality control in production.

Monitors Headspace Oxygen for Quality Control

The FMS-Oxygen Headspace Analyzer from Lighthouse Instruments offers a precise solution for monitoring oxygen levels in pharmaceutical and biotech applications. This benchtop device facilitates non-destructive examination of oxygen-sensitive environments in sealed parenteral containers, crucial for maintaining product integrity. Its specialized role includes leak detection and real-time in-process control during filling operations. With a measurement range up to 25% oxygen, customizable to 100%, it addresses diverse product types, from liquids to lyo powders, and accommodates various container configurations, such as syringes and vials. The analyzer enhances process efficiency by optimizing purging systems, validating production settings, and adhering to 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, ensuring data integrity and traceability. Suitable for R&D and quality control labs, it integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, supporting stability testing and shelf-life studies. Available glass and plastic options provide compatibility across medical and packaging industries, making it an essential tool for maintaining product efficacy and compliance with industry standards.

Benefits

  • Ensures product quality by precisely monitoring oxygen-sensitive environments non-destructively.
  • Supports regulatory compliance with data integrity through 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
  • Optimizes production efficiency by validating and controlling purging systems in real time.
  • Minimizes production errors and contamination risks with automated leak detection and IPC monitoring.
  • Enhances versatility with compatibility across various container types and product forms.

General


Applications
Liquid formulations,Medical devices,Biopharmaceuticals,Oxygen-sensitive products,Parenteral solutions,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Lyo powders,Biologics,Liquid vials,Oxygen-sensitive pharmaceuticals,Iv solutions,Medical-grade inhalers,Ampoules,Pre-filled syringes,Injectable drugs,Autoinjectors
Steps before
Gas purging,Filling line setup,Container filling
Steps after
Container closure integrity testing,Stability testing,Packaging,Shelf life studies
Input ingredients
oxygen-sensitive products,sealed parenteral containers,liquid,powders,lyophilized products,syringes,autoinjectors,ampoules,vials,bottles
Output ingredients
headspace oxygen levels,oxygen level measurements,integrity testing results,purging system optimization data,stability trends,packaging permeation studies results,oxygen degradation studies outcomes
Market info
Lighthouse Instruments is known for its expertise in providing high-precision laser-based inspection and measurement systems, primarily for the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in non-destructive testing solutions for ensuring container integrity and product quality.

Technical Specifications


Required Headspace
3mm
Measurement Range
0 – 25% Oxygen (customizable up to 100% at the time of build)
Configuration Sizes
6.85mm to 86mm outer diameter of the configuration
Software Compliance
21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 compliant

Operating Characteristics


Operation type
Non-destructive analysis
Monitoring capability
At-line,in-process control
Oxygen measurement range
0 – 25% Oxygen (customizable up to 100%)
Container compatibility
Syringes,Autoinjectors,Ampoules,Vials,Bottles
Automation level
Manual / Automated (FMS Automation Module)
Software compliance
21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 compliant

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³
Glass Types
Tubing,molded and plastics
Color Types
Clear and amber

Product type Characteristics


Product Types
Liquid,powders,lyo


FDA materials
21 CFR Part 11

Physical Characteristics


Required Headspace
3mm
Configuration Types
Syringes,Autoinjectors,Ampoules,Vials and Bottles

Custom Options


Configuration Types
Syringes,Autoinjectors,Ampoules,Vials,Bottles
Configuration Sizes
6.85mm to 86mm outer diameter
Color Types
Clear,Amber