Fluidose® Series 6: Liquid Unit Dose Packaging Solution

The Fluidose® Series 6 Unit Dose Packaging System by MPI is an advanced, automated solution for packaging oral liquid medication. With its built-in syringe pump mechanism and barcoding capabilities, this liquid packaging system helps pharmacies reduce packaging costs, enhance operational efficiency, and minimize medication errors.

How it Works: Liquid Packaging Solution

The Fluidose® Series 6 features an integrated syringe pump mechanism that automates the filling, sealing, and barcoding of oral liquid product doses. This filling machine produces up to 22 doses per minute, adaptable to different fill rates and viscosities. The 7” color touchscreen provides easy navigation for setting parameters such as volume, seal temperature, and pump speed during the liquid packaging process.

Multi-layered composition of the consumable materials, combined with our controlled sealing process and dwell time, assures that a safe, sealed, tamper-proof unit dose package is created each time, and it is easy to open when it is time to administer the medication, with no degradation to the oral liquid medication.

Optimal Compliance

MPI’s Fluidose® Series 6 was developed with both the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory compliance in mind, meeting the strictest standards for aseptic packaging and patient safety.

• FDA-Registered Materials: MPI-certified consumables are FDA-registered for drug packaging and meet Class A standards for moisture and light protection, ensuring medication stability and integrity for the liquid content.
• Joint Commission Compliance: The Fluidose® Series 6 adheres to The Joint Commission’s strict regulations for safe dispensing of oral liquid medication.
• Technical Guidelines and Quality Control: Rigorous quality control measures are in place throughout the manufacturing process to ensure consistent adherence to industry standards.
• UL Compliance: The Fluidose Series 6 is UL compliant, further affirming its safety and quality for use in healthcare settings.
• Beyond-Use Date (BUD): Supports a one-year beyond-use date (BUD) or matches the original expiration date of the product, whichever is shorter, for safe and compliant medication repackaging.

Cost Effective Automation

Automating the packaging of bulk liquid medications into unit doses with the Fluidose® Series 6 offers significant cost savings compared to purchasing pre-packaged doses making it an economical choice for healthcare facilities needing flexible packaging solutions. With a low cost per dose (CPD), this system provides an economical solution for healthcare facilities seeking efficient in-house repackaging without compromising quality.

Versatile Packaging Options

Designed to accommodate diverse medication needs, the Fluidose® Series 6 offers four cup sizes (7ml, 15ml, 25ml, and 35ml) and multiple color options, such as blue, red, yellow, and amber, for easy identification. This flexibility allows for color-coded organization of controlled or refrigerated medication in the liquid packaging market, enhancing both safety and workflow.

Enhanced Error Prevention

The system includes advanced barcoding capabilities (linear, 2D, and GS1) and supports Tall-Man lettering, which helps distinguish look-alike/sound-alike medications. By scanning the bulk container before packaging, the Fluidose® Series 6 adds an additional layer of verification, ensuring that the correct medication is packaged each time.

Thermal transfer printing technology, proprietary to MPI’s Fluidose Series 6 packaging system, is utilized to print barcode and medication information directly on the Fluidose-LIDDING® to assist in error prevention and compliance for repackaging of medication.

User-Friendly Design

With no tools required to switch between cup sizes and automatic low-fluid detection, the Fluidose® Series 6 minimizes downtime and simplifies the repackaging process. The machine pauses automatically when fluid levels reach a preset limit, ensuring accurate dose filling without interruption.

Barcode Verifier Option: Add-On

The optional barcode verifier automatically scans each package as a final check after the packaging of the unit dose container is completed to ensure that the barcode can be accurately scanned at the bedside. If an unreadable barcode is detected, the system will pause to allow the user to retry or remove the package from production.

Technical Specifications

Packaging Speed: Produces up to twenty-two (22) doses per minute dependent on fill and viscosity of oral liquid medication.

Utilizes standard latex-free, BD Luer-Lok type syringes, FDA-grade disposable tubing sets, high-barrier lidding, and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) cups.

Barcode Compatibility: Linear, 2D, and GS1 barcodes.

Cup Sizes: Packages in four (4) different cup sizes (7ml, 15ml, 25ml, 35ml).

Cup Colors: A variety of different color FLUIDOSE-UDCUP® selections are available including blue, red, yellow, and amber cups. Custom colors are available.

Size: 32″ L x 14″ W x 18″ H

Weight: 105 lbs.

Power: 115VAC, 50/60Hz, 400VA or 230VAC, 50/60Hz, 400VA

Sealing Temp: 220° C

Safety: CE, NRTL (MET) US, C Marks. Includes clear protective guard and safety interlock switch.

Hardware Requirements: Computer with Windows® 10 or higher operating system, 10 GB hard drive space, 8 GB RAM, available USB ports, desktop or network printer for reports, Internet access.

Optional Hardware: 2D Barcode scanner, to scan bulk container.

Software Requirements: Pak-EDGE® UD Barcode Labeling Software (provided with packaging system) with optional access to First Databank drug data, imprints, and images database. FDB trial included for new users.

Material Requirements: Requires the use of MPI-authorized disposable materials.

Space Requirements: Sturdy and level countertop, height between 28″ – 36″ for comfortable working conditions. Clearance above the counter should be 18″ – 24″. Minimum depth of 24″ with 4′ – 5′ minimum counter space in length. The Fluidose Series 6 requires one (1) 120V outlet and should be located as close as possible to a sink.

One-year limited warranty included. Extended warranty and preventative maintenance agreements are available.

Features

• 7” color touchscreen with controls that provide easy navigation and access to fully customizable pump settings for managing packaging operations including volume, seal temperature, and limits, draw and dispense rates, and pump and index dwells.
• Pumping parameters such as volume and rates for individual products are stored within Pak-EDGE® UD Barcode Labeling Software and transmitted to the packaging system.
• Powers on with defaults configured and ready for operation.
• Automatic low fluid detection. Machines pause packaging when the fluid level reaches the preset limit.
• Tufram® seal head

Included in Your Purchase: Pak-EDGE®

Our Pak-Edge barcode labeling software is complimentary when you purchase any of the following systems: Auto-Print® packaging system for oral solids, Fluidose® Series 6 packaging system for oral liquids, Pharmacy Accessory Bagging System (PABS) for overwrapping and Pharmacy Accessory Label Printers (PALP) for labeling.

In the event of a product recall, MPI’s Pak-EDGE® software can easily trace the packaged product so the pharmacist can take immediate corrective action to remove the product from inventory.

The MPI Advantage – Cutting-Edge Technology with Industry Expertise

MPI is committed to supporting healthcare facilities with high-quality, innovative solutions like the Fluidose® Series 6. As a trusted leader in the United States and beyond, we continually stay abreast of changes in packaging technology, standards, and guidelines and employ the highest standards of excellence to develop reliable products including the most current features and functionality that contribute to saving patient lives through error-free medication packaging.