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Agilent Technologies Integrates ICP-MS with
Enterprise Content Management System for Regulated Pharma Applications
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 8, 2007 -- Agilent
Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that its 7500 Series inductively
coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) is now fully integrated with the
company’s OpenLAB enterprise content management (ECM) system. The integration
makes the power of ICP-MS more accessible to a wide range of regulated
pharmaceutical QA/QC labs, which have been adopting the technique in growing
numbers.
“The Agilent ICP-MS system is very good at quickly detecting trace levels of
inorganic impurities in drugs and can measure a full suite of elements in a
single run,” said Katja Kornetzky, Agilent solution manager, Pharma QA/QC. “Now,
it easily can meet 21 CFR Part 11 compliance requirements.”
The 7500 Series enables interference-free analysis of all elements in any matrix
under a single set of operating conditions. Its Octopole Reaction System (ORS)
removes interfering species using only inert helium gas (He mode), which vastly
improves speed and accuracy.
Agilent’s OpenLAB ECM is a scalable operating system for instruments and all
formats of laboratory information. The Web-based system lets users capture,
manage, share, archive and retrieve all types of electronic files, from
instrument data through Microsoft ™ Office documents. The system enables
complete management of laboratory information. All files in OpenLAB are under
audit trail and revision control. These files now include data from Agilent
ChemStation data software for ICP-MS, which can be automatically uploaded into
the ECM system.
“This new solution lets lab managers, bench chemists/operators and IT
professionals exchange data across the room or around the world in a secure
environment without impeding workflows,” Kornetzky said. “ICP-MS users do not
need to learn new software to reap the benefits of OpenLAB.”
To ensure data security, access to ICP-MS ChemStation/OpenLAB is protected by a
unique username and password. All raw data and reports belonging to a particular
run are transferred from the ICP-MS ChemStation to OpenLAB in a “container”
file. All capture and changes to data are recorded in a time-stamped,
automatically generated audit trail. Users can sign off on the data using the
OpenLAB electronic signature.
The Agilent 7500 Series delivers category-leading levels of performance for
analyzing trace levels of metals. The platform is also known for ease of use,
flexibility and traditional Agilent reliability. Agilent is also an industry
leader in compliance services, including the new Installation Qualification and
Operational Qualification/Performance Verification, and this support can now be
extended to the ICP-MS platform.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the world’s premier measurement
company and a technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences
and chemical analysis. The company’s 19,000 employees serve customers in more
than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $5.0 billion in fiscal year 2006.
Information about Agilent is available on the Web at
www.agilent.com
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EDITORIAL CONTACTS:
Claudia Hachtel, Agilent Technologies
+49-7243-602 100
claudia_hachtel@agilent.com
Nicki Muir, Alto Marketing
+44-1489-55 76 72
nickim@alto-marketing.com
Sarah Perceval, Alto Marketing
+44-1489-55 76 72
sarahp@alto-marketing.com
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