Abstract: A blister pack configured to sealingly enclose at least one active member and product includes a backing having a first side and an opposing second side. Each of the first and second side is flat or planar. The blister pack can also include a cover having a first side and an opposing second side. At least a portion of the second side of the cover is adhered to the first side of the backing to form a sealed package for containing product. The cover can include at least one blister. Each blister can have a dome portion and a base portion. The base portion can surround the dome portion. The base portion can extend outwardly beyond the first side of the cover.

Abstract: Puncture elements and methods for using the same are disclosed. The puncture elements according to the disclosed concept include a cutting edge or a sharp and are composed of a mineral loaded polymer. The minerals of the mineral loaded polymer include an active agent, such as a desiccant. Optionally, the puncture elements are used to puncture a cover (e.g., foil seal) of a package.

Abstract: A container for a packaging assembly can include a body having a base and a sidewall extending therefrom. The body can define an interior including a product space configured for housing at least one product, and can have an opening leading to the interior. The container can include an active agent located within a compartment that is provided within the interior. The compartment can be sealed by a sealing layer to encapsulate the active agent within the compartment so as to prevent fluid communication between the active agent and the product space.

Abstract: A blister pack configured to sealingly enclose at least one active member and product includes a backing having a first side and an opposing second side. Each of the first and second side is flat or planar. The blister pack can also include a cover having a first side and an opposing second side. At least a portion of the second side of the cover is adhered to the first side of the backing to form a sealed package for containing product. The cover can include at least one blister. Each blister can have a dome portion and a base portion. The base portion can surround the dome portion. The base portion can extend outwardly beyond the first side of the cover.

Abstract: A process for producing gaskets with an improved channel for use in matched syringe and plunger systems, preferably prefilled plastic syringe systems. In particular, an improved process for making and inspecting continuous channels in a gasket film by laser treatment. The gaskets are useful in matched syringe and plunger systems with high and consistent container closure integrity (CCI), and consistent break loose and glide forces over time, and sealability.

Abstract: Puncture elements and methods for using the same are disclosed. The puncture elements according to the disclosed concept include a cutting edge or a sharp and are composed of a mineral loaded polymer. The minerals of the mineral loaded polymer include an active agent, such as a desiccant. Optionally, the puncture elements are used to puncture a cover (e.g., foil seal) of a package.

Abstract: An entrained polymer includes a base polymer, an active agent that is immiscible with the base polymer and reacts with a selected material, and a channeling agent that is a water insoluble polymer, is immiscible with the base polymer, and has an affinity to transmit a selected material through the entrained polymer at a faster rate than in solely the base polymer.

Abstract: Cycloolefin polymer (COP) containers, including vials or syringes, having a scratch-resistant and anti-static coating on the external wall results in a reduction or prevention of static charge on the articles. The combination of an anti-scratch and anti-static coating results in the reduction of the attraction of charged particles to the container, leading to decreased particulate contamination while providing scratch resistance.

Abstract: A container for a packaging assembly can include a body having a base and a sidewall extending therefrom. The body can define an interior including a product space configured for housing at least one product, and can have an opening leading to the interior. The container can include an active agent located within a compartment that is provided within the interior. The compartment can be sealed by a sealing layer to encapsulate the active agent within the compartment so as to prevent fluid communication between the active agent and the product space.

Abstract: Puncture elements and methods for using the same are disclosed. The puncture elements according to the disclosed concept include a cutting edge or a sharp and are composed of a mineral loaded polymer. The minerals of the mineral loaded polymer include an active agent, such as a desiccant. Optionally, the puncture elements are used to puncture a cover (e.g., foil seal) of a package.

Abstract: A method for reducing friability and/or mineral dusting of a mineral loaded polymer is provided. The method includes providing a mineral loaded polymer article made from a monolithic material formed of at least a base polymer and an active agent. The active agent is in the form of minerals. The article has an external surface onto which a film coating is applied using a liquid solution that solidifies to form the film coating. The film coating substantially prevents release of the minerals outside of the article while at the same time provides gas permeability to facilitate transmission of a gas between an environment external to the film coating and the minerals loaded within the article.

Abstract: An entrained polymer includes a base polymer, an active agent that is immiscible with the base polymer and reacts with a selected material, and a channeling agent that is a water insoluble polymer, is immiscible with the base polymer, and has an affinity to transmit a selected material through the entrained polymer at a faster rate than in solely the base polymer.

Abstract: An entrained polymer includes a base polymer, an active agent, and a channeling agent. The active agent acts on, interacts or reacts with a selected material. The channeling agent is immiscible with the base polymer and is adapted to transmit a selected material through the entrained polymer at a faster rate than in solely the base polymer. The channeling agent is a water insoluble polymer.

Abstract: Cycloolefin polymer (COP) containers, including vials or syringes, having a scratch-resistant and anti-static coating on the external wall results in a reduction or prevention of static charge on the articles. The combination of an anti-scratch and anti-static coating results in the reduction of the attraction of charged particles to the container, leading to decreased particulate contamination while providing scratch resistance.

Abstract: An entrained polymer includes a base polymer, an active agent that is immiscible with the base polymer and reacts with a selected material, and a channeling agent that is a water insoluble polymer, is immiscible with the base polymer, and has an affinity to transmit the selected material through the entrained polymer at a faster rate than in solely the base polymer.

Abstract: An entrained polymer includes a base polymer, an active agent, and a channeling agent. The active agent acts on, interacts or reacts with a selected material. The channeling agent is immiscible with the base polymer and is adapted to transmit a selected material through the entrained polymer at a faster rate than in solely the base polymer. The channeling agent is a water insoluble polymer.

Abstract: This present invention concerns a cover layer that is impermeable to the active substances and/or a removable protective layer of a transdermal therapeutic system, comprising a thermoplastic film which either directly contains the absorbing agents and channel-forming agents or is coated with a polymer support (thermoplast) containing these substances. The polymer support can either be applied over the entire surface of the film or in patterns, directly during production. The thermoplastic film that is used and the polymer support can be made from either the same or different materials.