RDD Europe 2023 - Respiratory Drug Delivery

RDD Europe 2023, Respiratory Drug Delivery (RDD) is the must-attend, quality international conference concerning all aspects of pulmonary and nasal drug delivery. 

This year’s event will be held at the Antipolis Palais des Congrès in Antibes (Nice), France, from May 2-5, 2023, with in-depth presentations and discussion of pioneering science plus the opportunity for face-to-face networking.  

Podium Talk: Designing Inhalers for Reuse, Remanufacture and Recycling: Circularity in Medical Devices

Date | 04 May 2023

Time | 14:30 CEST

Speakers |  Henry Blower, Principal Mechanical Engineer and Dan Cowen, Senior Consultant

Outline

Management of medical waste is a significant challenge for the healthcare industry, and this is particularly relevant for inhaled therapies. With the majority of waste still being incinerated or sent to landfill, there is an ever-increasing pressure on the industry to divert waste to more sustainable end-of-life processing options.

We discuss the various end-of-life options, such as recycling, remanufacturing, and reuse and how to choose the appropriate option for a given product. We also discuss what can be done during product design and development to ensure these waste management methods are commercially viable, have minimal burden on the environment and are feasible from both a technical and regulatory perspective. We provide an overview of the tools and techniques required to make the correct design decisions to balance sustainability with other factors that are key to product success.

Related content

• A roadmap is needed to drive improved inhaler sustainability [Insights]
• The path to a sustainable future for inhalation products [Webinar]
• It’s the radical innovators who will unlock a sustainable future for medical devices [Insights]
• Designing a sustainable patient experience [Insights]

Are you a member of the Respiratory Drug Delivery LinkedIn group? If not, take this opportunity to join the group, network with peers from across related industries and keep up to date with future RDD activities.