Enhancing Medication Packaging Integrity with tailor-made Bottle Inspection Solution
Problem Statement:
Our client, a prominent manufacturer of animal medicines, encountered a significant challenge in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of medication packaging. With medications produced in large batches and stored in warehouses for future distribution, the risk of human error leading to incorrect medications being packaged into bottles posed a serious threat.
Despite implementing serialization and aggregation processes, the similarity in bottle design and the delayed dispatch of medications increased the likelihood of errors. Manual inspection and resealing were cumbersome and time-consuming, leading to inefficiencies and potential risks to patient safety.
The client sought a robust solution to ensure the correct medication was packaged in the right bottle, with track and trace capabilities to prevent errors from reaching the market.
Solution:
Jekson, renowned for its comprehensive inspection solutions, collaborated with the client to develop a tailored solution that addressed their specific needs while remaining cost-effective.
Recognizing the importance of accurate medication packaging, Jekson got together its Sales, Solution, & Design teams and proposed the implementation of a Bottle Inspection Machine to verify the contents of each bottle before proceeding to the labeling stage.
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Implementation Process:
Code Placement Optimization: To enhance the security and reliability of medication packaging, Jekson customized the solution to print unique identification codes directly on the bottom of each bottle. This eliminated the risk of tampering or misplacement associated with codes printed on bottle caps.
Split Conveyor Design: In response to the client's requirement for code placement on the bottle bottom, Jekson designed a split conveyor system. This innovative solution allowed bottles to be routed to the inspection station first, where the code on the bottom of each bottle was scanned and verified for accuracy.
Movable Conveyor Feature: To optimize space utilization and minimize costs, Jekson engineered the split conveyor system to be movable. This flexibility enabled the client to use a single system for both production and packaging areas, eliminating the need for separate installations and reducing operational expenses.
Movable Conveyor Feature: To optimize space utilization and minimize costs, Jekson engineered the split conveyor system to be movable. This flexibility enabled the client to use a single system for both production and packaging areas, eliminating the need for separate installations and reducing operational expenses.
Enhanced Traceability: By leveraging the unique identification codes assigned to each bottle, the client gained enhanced traceability throughout the packaging process. This facilitated streamlined inventory management and improved accountability at every stage of production.
Results:
The implementation of Jekson's Bottle Inspection Machine yielded significant benefits for the client:
Error Reduction: The automated inspection process drastically reduced the likelihood of human error in medication packaging, minimizing the risk of incorrect medications being distributed.
Enhanced Efficiency: By identifying and rectifying packaging errors in real time, the client experienced increased operational efficiency and reduced downtime associated with manual inspection and rework.
Regulatory Compliance: The implementation of a robust inspection system helped the client maintain compliance with stringent regulatory requirements governing medication packaging and distribution.
Customer Confidence: With improved accuracy and integrity in medication packaging, the client bolstered customer confidence and safeguarded their reputation within the industry.
Conclusion:
Jekson's innovative solution effectively addressed the client's challenge of ensuring medication packaging integrity in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
By leveraging automated bottle inspection technology, the client achieved greater accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in their medication packaging processes, ultimately enhancing patient safety and market confidence in their products.
