RMID: Identification and Analysis of Raw Materials

The Raw material identification and analysis (RMID) is an indispensable part of pharmaceutical production. It ensures that the identity and quality of all materials used meet the required specifications. This is because the end products can only have the desired pharmacological properties if the raw materials meet the high standards.

NIR spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy: a perfect match

At the RMID Raman and NIR spectroscopy play a central role, but each method complements the other. Raman spectroscopy is characterized by its high sensitivity, but reaches its limits with fluorescent substances. In contrast, NIR spectroscopy enables the determination of moisture content (LoD) and particle size, making it particularly versatile and cost-effective. These differences show why neither of the two technologies alone can cover all the requirements of raw material analysis.

Visum Palm™: The next generation handheld NIR analyzer

The Visa Palm™ is a portable NIR analyzer that has been specially developed for the requirements of RMID. It is a stand-alone spectrophotometer with an integrated CPU and touchscreen that covers a spectral range from 900 to 1700 nm.

Technical highlights of the Visa Palm™:

• Spectral resolution: 256 pixels
• Measuring range: 10 mm diameter
• Lighting range: 50 mm diameter

These features enable precise identification, verification and classification of raw materials. Due to the innovative illumination and collection system, the Visum Palm™ increases the sensitivity to heterogeneities in samples and improves the analysis of powdery substances with impurities.

AI-supported software: simple operation for maximum flexibility in RMID

The Visa Palm™ has powerful, AI-based software that enables intuitive operation. Users can create and expand their own NIR libraries without in-depth knowledge of spectroscopy. This allows new substances to be integrated quickly or methods to be adapted for samples from new suppliers. This flexibility makes the device an indispensable tool for raw material analysis in the pharmaceutical industry.

GMP compliance and regulatory safety

With the GMP version of the Visum Master™ software, the Visum Palm™ meets the strict requirements of the European Medicines Agency and the FDA regulation 21 CFR Part 11. This conformity ensures that the device can be used in regulated environments without jeopardizing quality assurance or compliance.

Advantages of the Palm™ visa for the RMID

1. Highest precision: Exact analysis of raw materials, even with heterogeneous samples.
2. User-friendliness: Simple operation thanks to AI-supported software.
3. Flexibility: Customizable methods and NIR libraries for a variety of substances.
4. Regulatory certainty: GMP conformity and fulfillment of international standards.
5. Portability: Handheld device for mobile use or as a desktop solution.

Applications of the Visa Palm™ in the pharmaceutical industry

• Raw material testing: Ensuring the identity and quality of the substances used.
• Process control: Real-time monitoring in production to avoid production errors.
• Quality assurance: Compliance with regulatory requirements with minimal effort.
• Supplier management: Checking raw materials from new suppliers for compliance with existing specifications.

Conclusion: A game changer for RMID

The Visa Palm™ is much more than a portable NIR analyzer. It combines state-of-the-art technology with intuitive operation, setting new standards in the identification and analysis of raw materials. Its GMP compliance and AI-supported software make it an indispensable tool for the pharmaceutical industry. The Visum Palm™ makes raw material analysis more precise, efficient and user-friendly than ever before.