Innovative light protection labels for prefilled syringes | 27-03-2025 |
Schreiner MediPharm, which develops and manufactures functional labels for the healthcare industry, presented its latest product developments at Pharmapack 2025 in Paris earlier this year. The innovative light protection labels for syringes offers effective protection for light-sensitive active ingredients (APIs) such as biologics and biosimilars. The product solutions combine light protection, safety and functionality and can be used for a wide range of prefilled syringes, it claims.
Light-sensitive drugs react sensitively to UV and light rays, which may impair their efficacy and shelf life. Schreiner is now able to offer customized light protection labels that have been developed specifically for the requirements of light-sensitive APIs. The new functional labels are suitable for all commonly used syringe types and sizes—whether they are fitted with needles or Luer lock adapters.
The labels are available in three different UV and light protection levels: Level 1 offers effective UV protection combined with an integrated transparent inspection window. Level 2 additionally extends this protection to blue light, while a semi-transparent window permits viewing the fill level. Maximum protection is delivered by Level 3, enabling full light protection. Resealable inspection windows can be integrated for checking the syringe content in its original colour.
Individual light protection is available for three different types of labels, performing specific functions. The Light-Protect-Label protects the syringe barrel while the Syringe-Closure-Wrap Label for higher protection offers full coverage of the syringe barrel and cap and has a first-opening indication feature. The Cap-Lock Label, specifically developed for the SCHOTT TOPPAC® infuse syringe, combines elevated light protection with first-opening indication as well. Additionally, graduations enabling precise dosing of the injection and documentation labels can be integrated to further enhance application efficiency, according to the company.
These new light protection labels enable pharmaceutical companies to efficiently equip their prefilled syringes for sensitive substances with precision multi-level UV and light protection, says Schreiner. The label is customized to suit the respective COC or glass syringe and can be processed without exposure to heat. Healthcare staff are provided with a convenient and user-friendly solution that contributes to patient safety, it believes.
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