Abstract: A method of inspecting and performing material identification of a contaminant found in a vial may include identifying the presence of the contaminant in a lyophilized medicine within the vial, detaching a portion of the vial to create an enlarged opening in the vial, removing substantially an entire cake of lyophilized medicine through the enlarged opening, and analyzing the contaminant using an atomic emissions spectroscopy (AES) technique such as laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). Systems, fixtures and devices associated with the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A glass vial illumination and inspection system may be provided with a light source and a stand. The stand may have an internal cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the light source. A recess may be located in the stand and configured to receive at least a portion of a glass vial. The stand may be configured to aim the light output from the light source toward the glass vial to illuminate the vial. The stand may be configured to position the vial such that an inspector can manually inspect the illuminated vial for defects. Methods of use are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of inspecting and performing material identification of a contaminant found in a vial may include identifying the presence of the contaminant in a lyophilized medicine within the vial, detaching a portion of the vial to create an enlarged opening in the vial, removing substantially an entire cake of lyophilized medicine through the enlarged opening, and analyzing the contaminant using an atomic emissions spectroscopy (AES) technique such as laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). Systems, fixtures and devices associated with the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A glass vial illumination and inspection system may be provided with a light source and a stand. The stand may have an internal cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the light source. A recess may be located in the stand and configured to receive at least a portion of a glass vial. The stand may be configured to aim the light output from the light source toward the glass vial to illuminate the vial. The stand may be configured to position the vial such that an inspector can manually inspect the illuminated vial for defects. Methods of use are also disclosed.