blauvelt, ny &ndash schreiner medipharm, a germanybased global provider of specialty pharmaceutical labeling solutions for over 60 years, will demonstrate a variety of labeling solutions at booth 606 of the parenteral drug association&rsquos prefilled syringes & injection devices conference, october 67 in huntington beach, ca. specialty products that schreiner will be showcasing include a multifunctional, customizable label for injection devices, as well as a labelintegrated safety device designed to prevent needlestick injuries. among other highlights from schreiner medipharm will be a new multifunctional sample label for pens and autoinjectors, which will be displayed with the following features&bull          firstopening indication the label enclosing the cap is perforated, with a tear strip that must be removed before the cap can be opened or the perforation is destroyed when opening the cap.&bull          holograph an additional security feature serving as anticounterfeiting protection.&bull          temperature indicator a reversible color shift effect shows when a defined medication temperature has been reached.&bull          antislip varnish a special varnish improves the grip on the label surface, allowing patients to use the pen more confidently and safely.&bull          nfc chip an integrated nearfield communication chip allows for interactive options such as electronic user info, patient compliance tracking and product authentication.&bull          qr code leads users to a webpage with additional product information.at the conference, schreiner medipharm also will be showcasing needletrap, a label designed to protect healthcare providers from accidental needlestick injuries from disposable syringes.schreiner medipharm&rsquos needletrap system, which meets the upgraded safety mandates of the new eu council directive and also has been awarded fda 510k clearance for marketing in the u.s., features a safety mechanism integrated as a component of the selfadhesive syringe label. this compact, economical design allows the bloodcontaminated needle to be simply and safely secured following its use, and can be easily operated by healthcare personnel in a controlled, singlehanded fashion. after the needle has locked into the plastic trap &ndash an action clearly perceptible by an audible and visible signal &ndash it is irreversibly protected. needletrap is currently used on millions of syringes produced by leading, multinational pharmaceutical companies.needletrap can be easily integrated into conventional packaging and labeling systems, since it is processed and dispensed like a label. furthermore, it is adaptable to all standard syringe dimensions. needletrap requires no additional storage space and is housed in common secondary packaging, adding to its costeffectiveness and simplicity of integration. to reduce the risk of medication errors, optional detachable documentation labels also are available. "when partnering with customers in the parenteral market, the safety of patients and healthcare providers is a vital component of our overall labeling solutions &ndash as are, of course, product security and efficacy,&rdquo said gene dul, president of schreiner medipharm u.s. &ldquothe labeling solutions we are highlighting at the prefilled syringes & injection devices conference address these needs.&rdquo
