West expands administration systems portfolio with new
smaller size needle-free admixture device for immediate use IV drug
transfer designed to maximize the benefits of point-of-care
nursing.
EXTON,
Pa., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- West
Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in
innovative solutions for injectable drug administration systems,
today announced FDA 510(k) clearance and launch of its
Vial2Bag Advanced® 13mm admixture device.
The addition of the Vial2Bag Advanced® 13mm admixture device
complements West's existing Vial2Bag Advanced® 20mm admixture
device, with the two products providing options for the
reconstitution and transfer of a drug using either a 13mm or 20mm
vial and an IV bag before administration to the patient. The device
is needle-free and has both a dual channel design to provide
dedicated fluid pathways into and out of the IV bag and a robust
vial spike design for connection to the drug vial.
"This year, West celebrates 100 years as an industry leader and
scientific innovator in high-quality injectable solutions," said
Cindy Reiss-Clark, Chief Commercial
Officer at West. "The 13mm product is a key addition to our
administration system portfolio, addressing the critical need for
more drug preparation and delivery options at the
point-of-care."
Vial2Bag Advanced® 13mm admixture device has been officially
launched at Progressive Medical Inc's Booth #500 at the American
Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting
Dec. 3 through 7, in Anaheim, CA.
About Vial2Bag Advanced® 13mm Admixture Device and
Important Product and Safety Information
The Vial2Bag Advanced® 13mm admixture device is indicated to
serve as a connection between a 50, 100 or 250ml IV bag, vial with
13mm closure, and an external IV administration set. The integrated
vial adapter makes it possible to reconstitute and/or admix drugs
prior to administration to the patient. The Vial2Bag Advanced® 13mm
admixture device is indicated for adolescent and adult patients
only. For more information visit page
https://www.westpharma.com/products/vial-adapter-systems/vial2bag-advanced-admixture-adapter-drug-transfer-system.
The Vial2Bag Advanced® 13mm and 20mm admixture devices are
510(k) cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration.
Products are shown for INFORMATION purposes only and may not be
approved for marketing in specific regions. Important product and
safety information and warnings at:
https://www.westpharma.com/products/vial-adapter-systems/vial2bag-advanced-admixture-adapter-drug-transfer-system.
These products are for prescription use only. The Vial2Bag
Advanced® 13mm and 20mm admixture devices are intended for U.S.
healthcare professional use only.
About West
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading provider of
innovative, high-quality injectable solutions and services. As a
trusted partner to established and emerging drug developers, West
helps ensure the safe, effective containment and delivery of
life-saving and life-enhancing medicines for patients. With 10,000
team members across 50 sites worldwide, West helps support our
customers by delivering approximately 47 billion components and
devices each year.
2023 marks West's 100-year
milestone of innovation and the critical role it continues to play
in healthcare and the patient experience. Headquartered in
Exton, Pennsylvania, West in its
fiscal year 2022 generated $2.89
billion in net sales. West is traded on the New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE: WST) and is included on the Standard & Poor's
500 index. For more information, visit www.westpharma.com.
© 2023 West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
West and the diamond logo are registered trademarks of West
Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. in the
United States and other jurisdictions.
Vial2Bag Advanced, Vial2Bag Advanced logo, Blue Vial Adapter,
and Orange Vial Adapter are registered trademarks of West Pharma.
Services IL, Ltd., a subsidiary of West Pharmaceutical Services,
Inc.
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