James Alexander Plastic Ampoules
Provide Glass-Free Delivery System
for New Medical Liquid Adhesive and Remover

BLAIRSTOWN, NJ – When JSJ Pharmaceuticals of Doylestown, PA developed its new G.Mastic liquid adhesive and Dis.Adhere adhesive remover products for medical professionals, the company faced a challenge as it sought a delivery system that would offer a number of distinct advantages over other products currently in the market, including:

• Single-handed, user-friendly package activation
• A uniform package configuration available in various sizes to allow for flexible dosing
• Glass-free package to enhance user safety
• A unique delivery system that allows for product application in hard to reach places
• A latex--free package
• The ability to sterilize both the contents and the outer package.

According to Jonathan Alba, Vice President of JSJ Pharmaceuticals, “we knew we had two products with a number of innovative features. Our G.Mastic liquid adhesive is non-staining, which makes it ideal for applications on and around the face. In addition, since the product is not water soluble, it is perfect for use with diaphoretic patients or those with oily skin. The Dis.Adhere adhesive remover contains no acetone or other harsh chemicals that can irritate a patient’s fragile, already compromised skin. Our challenge was to identify a delivery system that will allow our customers to gain full advantage of these great features.”

Francesca Fazzolari, President of James Alexander, said that “our Plastic Ampoule package was a perfect fit for JSJ’s application. The Plastic Ampoule allows the user to activate the package with a gentle squeeze of one hand, rupturing the patented internal membrane. Another gentle squeeze then dispenses the contents onto the applicator tip. The rate and flow of the liquid is easily controlled by the user. The absence of glass is also a real advantage in today’s clinical settings, which was the principal reason why we developed the Plastic Ampoule.” Since the package does not contain a sealed glass ampoule, Fazzolari went on to explain, JSJ is able to sterilize not only the outer package, but also the formulations themselves. JAC’s Plastic Ampoule is available in latex-free polyethylene or polypropylene swab and dropper tip versions.

Pharmaceutical’s G.Mastic product is available in both the standard 0.66 ml and a 1.33 ml size to provide dosing options for the user. The large size Plastic Ampoule reduces the need to open multiple packages for a single procedure, thereby reducing the cost per application.

Recognized for its innovations in glass ampoule packaging and its development of a revolutionary single-use plastic delivery system for contract packaging applications, James Alexander packages products that have applications in such industries as pharmaceutical, first aid, retail, cosmetics and toiletries, diagnostics, dental, veterinary, health and beauty aids, spa products, fragrances, industrial lubricants and solvents, and much more.

For more information on James Alexander’s unique glass and plastic ampoules and their broad range of applications, contact the company at 845 Route 94, Blairstown, New Jersey 07825; phone (908) 362-9266; fax (908) 362-5019; or visit their Web site at www.james-alexander.com. For further information on JSJ Pharmaceuticals, the company can be contacted at (800) 499-4468.

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