Rockwell Automation PharmaSuite MES software v7.0

Medical device manufacturers who combine discrete and batch processes in their operations can now use Rockwell Software PharmaSuite manufacturing execution system (MES) software as their sole track-and-trace platform, achieving tracking capabilities down to the smallest saleable unit.

The seventh version of the software extends its batch track-and-trace capabilities into the discrete environment. This provides hybrid capabilities for the growing market of combination products that require both batch and discrete-assembly processes, such as medical devices that are combined or coated with a pharmaceutical ingredient during production. Consolidating multiple track-and-trace systems into a single system can reduce implementation, training and maintenance costs for medical device manufacturers.

To help make high-throughput production operations more efficient, the product includes streamlined usability patterns at the workstation level. This allows assemblers to quickly identify the correct components and view assembly instructions with the scan of a barcode. The software also includes order-management and electronic device history record (eDHR) support to ensure the assembly process for every medical device is tracked and documented. Rework and repair capabilities help streamline tasks for any devices requiring such work.

Dashboard filter capabilities allow end users to filter product criteria by 20 different attributes, including exceptions, orders and batches, to customise the dashboard to their specific roles. Quality assurance personnel, for example, can use the filter to instantly sort through thousands of devices and view only those with exceptions. Once created, the customised filters can be saved and stored for future use.