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Rockwell Automation enhances PharmaSuite MES Software for medical device manufacturers

April 23, 2015
New, single track-and-trace system for batch and discrete production.

Medical device manufacturers that combine discrete and batch processes in their operations can now use Rockwell Software PharmaSuite manufacturing execution system (MES) software from Rockwell Automation as their sole track-and-trace platform, achieving tracking capabilities down to the smallest saleable unit.

The PharmaSuite v7.0 software extends its batch track-and-trace capabilities into the discrete environment. This provides hybrid capabilities for the growing market of combination products that require both batch and discrete-assembly processes, such as medical devices that are combined or coated with a pharmaceutical ingredient during production.

PharmaSuite v7.0 software

The PharmaSuite v7.0 software extends its batch track-and-trace capabilities into the discrete environment.

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“Discrete and batch processes have historically required separate track-and-trace systems, but PharmaSuite v7.0 software reduces the need for disparate systems,” said Martin Dittmer, PharmaSuite product manager at Rockwell Automation. “Consolidating multiple track-and-trace systems into a single system can reduce implementation, training and maintenance costs for medical device manufacturers, and improve their overall agility as they prepare to comply with impending product-traceability regulations.”

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According to Rockwell Automation, to help make high-throughput production operations more efficient, the PharmaSuite v7.0 release includes streamlined usability patterns at the workstation level. This allows assemblers to quickly identify the correct components and view assembly instructions with the scan of a bar code.

The software also includes order-management and electronic device history record (eDHR) support to ensure the assembly process for every medical device is tracked and documented. Rework and repair capabilities also help streamline tasks for any devices requiring such work.

New dashboard filter capabilities allow end users to filter product criteria by 20 different attributes, including exceptions, orders and batches, to customize the dashboard to their specific roles. Quality-assurance personnel, for example, can use the filter to instantly sort through thousands of devices and view only those with exceptions. Once created, the customized filters can be saved and stored for future use.

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