Stirling Medical Innovations Selects Camstar to Streamline Manufacturing and Quality Operations
Camstar Systems, Inc, a leading provider of Enterprise
Manufacturing Execution and Quality Systems, announced today that
Stirling Medical Innovations, Ltd. (SMI), a developer of advanced
medical devices for the diagnosis and management of chronic
cardiovascular conditions, has selected Camstar's Medical Device
Suite(TM) to replace their paper batch records, ensure compliance and
streamline processes at their Stirling, Scotland manufacturing plant.
"It is important to Stirling Medical to rapidly ramp up new
products; time to volume is crucial," said Robert Hutchison, Managing
Director, for Stirling Medical. "Commercializing an innovative product
like NT Pro BNP, a test strip for cardiac testing developed to enhance
the lives of people suffering from chronic heart disease, requires a
manufacturing process with an extensive batch record," said Hutchison.
"Camstar's Medical Device Suite has a compelling track record in
the industry for its ability to streamline the collection and
management of data that we can use to improve processes and quickly
ramp up NT Pro BNP and other products under development," said Barry
Slater, QA and Quality Systems Manager for Stirling. "Camstar's
advanced technology and proven integration experience with our SAP,
CAPA, and document management systems will give us real-time
production information, traceability and control."
Camstar's SwifTrack(TM) Implementation Methodology, which enables
rapid deployment, a phased approach, and a foundation for future
expansion as they grow, was important for Stirling. The solution
comprises the Medical Device Suite, a flexible and configurable
architecture, and a proven implementation methodology, that together
drive the shortest time to value and significant competitive value for
Stirling. Camstar's strategic business partner, Seabrook Research
Ltd., will lead the implementation.
"We are delighted to be working with Seabrook Research Ltd. whose
successful track record of implementing Camstar's Medical Device Suite
ensures we will be leveraging the local knowledge and technical
expertise for our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation
at SMI," says Colin Boyd, SMI MES Project Manager.
Camstar's Medical Device Suite is a highly configurable,
best-in-class Manufacturing Execution System (MES) created to meet the
specific needs of Life Sciences Manufacturers. The system will provide
a production and quality management framework that includes
self-auditing electronic Batch Records (eBR), process enforcement,
complete manufacturing traceability and audit trail, comprehensive
data analysis and production visibility.
"We are very pleased to be working with Stirling Medical and
Seabrook Research on this project," said Jason Adams, Vice President
of North American Sales for Camstar. "Medical Device and Biotechnology
manufacturers are embracing Camstar technology and the SwifTrack
Methodology for their manufacturing operations. They realize that
their ability to grow while increasing efficiencies and improving
quality is possible only with accessible, actionable real-time data.
Camstar's Medical Device Suite and SwifTrack help them rapidly ramp
and launch the highest quality products."
About Camstar Systems, Inc.
Camstar's Enterprise Manufacturing and Quality Solutions help
manufacturers rapidly boost the performance of their distributed
manufacturing operations by delivering complete visibility and by
providing the flexibility required for rapid growth and change.
Camstar's unparalleled solution monitors, controls and synchronizes
global manufacturing, delivering process interoperability and best
practices - resulting in maximum agility, the highest quality
products, and leaner, more efficient operations.
Designed for ultimate configurability and built on services
oriented architecture, Camstar's tightly integrated solution set
encompasses a manufacturing execution system (MES), quality management
system (QMS), business process interoperability (BPI), and
manufacturing business intelligence (MBI). Industry-specific,
out-of-the box applications and a proven implementation methodology
ensure successful deployment and rapid time to benefit.
More than 100 leading companies, including Johnson & Johnson,
Roche, Tyco Healthcare, ZOLL, CIBA Vision, Favrille, Abbott Vascular,
Boston Scientific, Zeiss, Kinetic Concepts, BIOTRONIK, Gambro BCT,
IBM, Kodak, AMD, Philips and Hitachi, rely on Camstar as a trusted
software partner. For more information, please visit www.camstar.com.
About Seabrook Research, Ltd.
Seabrook Research Ltd. is a leading specialist software company
servicing the Life Science industries. Established in 1989, Seabrook
Research focuses on speedy effective implementations, using
predetermined methodologies and experienced staff. Compliance with ISO
9002 proves organization wide commitment to high standards of quality.
Based at the Camstar European Support Center at the Business and
Technology Park, Model Farm Road in Cork, Ireland Seabrook provides
fully trained InSite consultancy services, integration and automation
expertise as well as process and computer systems validation services
to companies in Ireland and Europe. For more information about
Seabrook Research Limited, visit www.seabrook.ie.
About Stirling Medical Innovations, Ltd.
Stirling Medical Innovations, Ltd. will be a world leader in
research and development of advanced medical devices for the diagnosis
and management primarily of chronic cardiovascular conditions. The
company is a subsidiary of the Massachusetts based Inverness Medical
Innovations (IMI) group, a global leader in the development,
manufacture and marketing of over-the-counter healthcare and rapid
diagnostic products. IMI has facilities in more than 20 countries and
employs around 2000 people worldwide. With plans for a
state-of-the-art facility on the campus of Stirling University
Innovation Park, SMI is IMI group's global centre of excellence in
cardio care.