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Case Study · Technology Scouting
Looking beyond silicone in prefilled syringes.
A global medical technology company wanted alternatives to the silicone coating used in syringe barrels, to improve drug stability in prefilled systems. We profiled eight coating classes and identified three as the most promising.
The Client
The client is a global medical technology company. It engaged Prescouter to find the most promising alternatives to silicone coatings, in both R&D and commercial stages.
The Challenge
Protect the drug.
Replace the standard.
Silicone is the standard coating for syringe barrels, but it can affect drug stability in prefilled systems. Prescouter was asked to assess which alternative coatings could work, and what it would take to adopt them.
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Readiness
Technology maturity
Where each coating stands for use in syringe applications.
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Integration
Manufacturing needs
The process changes needed to apply each coating at scale.
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Regulation
Approval considerations
Regulatory factors that shape how quickly a coating can be adopted.
Our Approach
Scouting coatings through research and expert input.
Coating classes
8classes profiled
Compare on what matters
Eight coating classes were profiled on the parameters and performance features that matter for syringe use.
Expert interviews
4expert interviews
Check with specialists
Specialists in healthcare coating technology and intellectual property validated the findings.
The Outcome
Three alternatives worth pursuing.
Prescouter gave the client a detailed view of viable alternatives to silicone, covering technology readiness for syringes, integration challenges and regulatory considerations, with a deep dive into the three most promising coating classes and their manufacturing requirements.
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Shortlist
3 priority coating classes
The most promising alternatives to silicone, examined in depth.
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Pipeline
30 commercial, 42 in research
A full view of what is available now and what is coming.
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Execution
Manufacturing requirements
What each option needs to move into production.
Replacing an industry standard starts with knowing exactly what each alternative will demand of your process.
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