Single-use technologies - A contract biomanufacturer's perspective

The closed and controlled environment of single-use technologies in a biopharmaceutical production process can significantly reduce processing time. A fully disposable option eliminates cross contamination, cleaning, and subsequent validation, reducing the use of water for injection. Lower operating costs, smaller equipment footprints, increased productivity, and rapid turnaround time are some of the major benefits that are driving the market demand for single-use technology in manufacturing. This article discusses a contract manufacturing organization's perspectiue on the use of disposable technology in the biopharmaceutical production process.