Figure 2. The working mechanism of gako PM140. * The gako unguator is a product line of fully automatic, semi-automatic, and manual versions devices, designed for mixing and the homogenization of semi-solid preparations (gels, creams, ointments, and suppositories) using blades.
Mixing Gums Ointments The gako PM140 is a user-friendly and practical de- vice that allows the preparation of formulas in less than a minute, in a closed mixing jar, with no need for mixing blades (Figure 3). The studies conducted...
Time-Saving hazardous if it features one or more of these characteris- The high mixing speed of gako PM140 is fixed to 2800 tics, and new APIs with structure and toxicity profiles that rpm, allowing the preparation of formulations in less than mimic those of hazardous APIs are also classified as HDs.
Table 1. Comparing gako PM jars. Accessory gako PM jar 100ml HV gako PM jar 125ml HV+LV Internal Nominal Volume 140 ml 180 ml Maximum capacity for Mixing 100 ml 125 ml Bottom Movable Stable Sterility STERILE|EO* STERILE|EO* Deaeration Deaeration...
4.2. Operation After turning the device on, and Open the lid to insert the PM jar. Select the time (min/sec). when the lid is closed, the LED light is flashing. Put the PM jar holder on the table. Insert the PM jar in the PM jar holder. Turn the PM jar slightly clockwise to ensure it is placed inside the PM jar holder completely.
After the operation is completed, Place the PM jar holder on the table. By holding the PM jar holder, take the open the lid to remove the PM jar. PM jar out of it while turning slightly clockwise and pulling out. 5.
6.3. Technical Error Errors are indicated by a flashing LED light on the start button. They could be reset by pressing the start button or restarting the device. If the error continues, the LED light will flash again. The device does only work after eliminating the error.
7. Transportation and Storage The gako PM140 weighs approximately 17.3 kg and should only be stored on flat, leveled surfaces capable of sup- porting the device's weight. The device is attached to the base plate with safety screws for protection during trans- portation, and the cardboard tube is inserted into the PM jar holder.
Is the operation time the same as the set time? Does the device stop operating automatically? Open the lid of gako PM140 and remove the PM jar with the PM jar holder. Put the PM jar holder on the table.
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Take the PM jar out from the PM jar holder and check the preparation. Does it look homogeneous? Prepare a gako PM jar 125ml HV+LV adding a suppository base and an API, then close the lid of the PM jar to test mixing.
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Ferreira A de O, Brandão MAF, Polonini HC. Guia Prático Da Farmácia Magistral. 5th ed. Editar; 2018. USP - United States Pharmacopeia. <800> Hazardous Drugs - Handling in Healthcare Settings.; 2022. Gako Deutschland GmbH Am Steinernen Kreuz 24 P: +49 89 1222 387 200 96110 Scheßlitz...