Foreign Particles in Medical Vials

We recently determined for an analytical client whether and to what extent the rubber stopper used to seal a medication bottle generates particles when pierced with a syringe to withdraw the medication. The client was surprised that piercing the stopper can generate particles measuring several hundred micrometers and wanted to statistically investigate the process.

Intraoperative X-ray improves margin analysis in breast cancer therapy

Intraoperative margin assessment using X-rays has long been standard in breast cancer treatment in countries such as the USA, China, Japan, and the UK. Although the procedure can significantly reduce the number of repeat surgeries, the technology has been adopted only hesitantly in Germany.

A small Christmas tree is part of Christmas

Please note that our testing laboratory will be closed from December 24, 2024 to January 7, 2025 and our secretariat will only be available to a limited extent during this time.