Method for lyophilizing an active agent

Details Method for lyophilizing an active agent Method for lyophilizing an active agent

2005-04-06

2008-12-23

Rinehart, Kenneth B (Department: 3749)

Drying and gas or vapor contact with solids

Process

Freeze-drying

C034S237000, C436S177000, C436S174000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07467482

ABSTRACT:
A process for lyophilizing a solution of an active agent in a container is provided. Solution of active agent is deposited into a container, the container is covered with a covering plate and placed inside a lyophilizing apparatus. Lyophilization can be conducted to dryness by radiation, convection or both. Also provided is a device made by this process, an active agent-plastic administration device (e.g., a syringe), containing an active agent in the form of lyophilized cake, and an array of such administration devices.

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