The Genesis Vial-Trak system allows the application of an identifying mark to a vial and the immediate confirmation that the mark is properly applied (is able to be read). In the event of a non-conforming mark, the vial will be ejected from the production line for further action. With the optional vision system located prior to the labeler, the system ensures full compliance with current regulations.

System Overview

All functions are completed while the vial is under complete control in the stars and turrets of the Westcapper. The “system” functionally consists of two additional stars immediately following the standard capper discharge star, and a platform on which marking and reading equipment can be mounted on the capper. The first additional star is used to position the vial for marking and reading, the second serves as an eject star for non-conforming vials. Originally designed as an optional feature on a new RW Westcapper, an existing RW Westcapper can be reconfigured to become a Vial-Trak system.

Flexibility

Genesis recognizes that each customer may have different requirements for a marking and verification system. While we will offer a standard package ink jet and camera system, the design concept provides a flexible platform, with the vial under complete control, on which a wide variety of customer preferences can be accommodated.

• Marking media ink or laser.
• Mark locations on top or side of cap or on side or bottom of vial.
• Marking characteristics can be alphanumeric or 2-d matrix.

Convenience

The Genesis solution to the vial marking needs of the pharmaceutical industry fits compactly in a footprint only slightly larger than the standard RW capper (not including movable equipment cabinets). It is complete, as Vial-Trak provides not only the marking function but verification of proper marking and rejection of unmarked or mismarked vials. Additionally, verification of the proper ejection (“eject verify”) is a standard part of the system. When the Applied Force Monitor option is elected, the system can identify the cause for rejection for each vial and maintain batch records (in addition to all the normal Applied Force Monitor functions).

View a video of a RW series capper with Vial Trak installed here.