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This article begins a series of short descriptions of sign material in order to help consumers choose between a large number of substrates for their signs. I hav

According to USFDA, a combination product is one composed of any combination of a drug and device; biological product and device; drug and biological product

e already discussed vinyl and magnetic materials in some detail in previous articles. Therefore, I will focus on coroplast, acrylic (Plexiglas), MDO Signboard, a

; or drug, device, and biological product and fixed dose combination would include two or more combinations of drug.

Examples of combination products may in

lumalite/alumacore, PVC, and aluminum.

One of the largest selling substrates is coroplast. The name comes from the leading manufacturer of these polypropylene s

lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.

eets – Coroplast Inc. In fact, Coroplast Inc, claims that coroplast is the material “supplied through the largest number of plastics and sign supply distributors

here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe

in North America”. It is most recognized as the material used in signs for candidates during elections or as “for sale” signs. It is lightweight yet durable and

d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.

Combination pro

weather resistant. It can also be trimmed or cut into a variety of shapes.

Coroplast is also known as fluted plastic, twin wall plastic, and corrugated plastic,

ucts have become life saving products for the pharmaceutical companies who doesn’t have many innovative molecules in their product pipeline and have been inc

because of the corrugated groves (called fluting) that run through the material. The empty space between the fluting makes the board lightweight (as opposed to s

easingly used in the product life cycle management. Even the companies having product patents are trying to extend their product life cycle through the combi

lid plastic) while giving it needed strength. The first known instance of corrugated material was in 1856 when a sweatband used as a liner in hats was patented.

nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically

Cardboard soon followed and was used by Wells Fargo in packaging by the late 1890s. Once plastics were developed through the petroleum industry, corrugated plas

and physically. They need to rightly judge the benefits of the combination products and they have to even look at the risks involved when combining the produ

ics soon followed. They have been a mainstay of the sign industry ever since.

The sturdy flat surface of coroplast made it easy to apply vinyl lettering or ink

ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi

via screen printing. Recently the digital printing industry has produced inks that are now absorbed by the plastic. The inks can be expected to last longer than

ding difficulty in defining their combination products and facing various challenges from selecting a combination to marketing it.

Following aspects would a

the signs. Once someone realized that the flutes could be oriented vertically and stakes inserted into them, “yard signs” evolved. In fact, H-stakes were creat

dd to the challenges in developing combination products:

Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod

d specifically for coroplast signs. The lightweight of both make it easy to cart the signs in the back seat of a car. Of course, coroplast signs have been const

cts are meaningful and rational?
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin

ructed to fit into more formal metal frames frequently replacing the more expensive and heavier aluminum. I might also mention that you can cut through one laye

tions increase the patient compliance?
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen

of the plastic which enables the sign to be folded for easier transport.

In summary, coroplast is inexpensive, fairly durable, and easy to transport. But bewar

t?

As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel

e. Their light weight also makes them susceptible to damage via even minor strong winds. So I recommend coroplast primarily to get your message out along highwa

ping new procedures for reviewing their safety, efficacy and quality.

Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust

s and roads for special events (the sale of your house, the election of a candidate, a grand opening, etc). But remember to pull them in before a storm hits. No

y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products

te that in some states it is illegal to post sinage along streets and there are battalions of civil servants patrolling the highways to remove signs. In fact, I

.

As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de

now many companies that place the signs along the highway knowing that they will be picked up within a few days. Some feel that the low cost of the sign makes th

elopment. They need to be wiser in analyzing the market trends and the regulatory requirements.

Companies that provide selfless information through particip

e loss cost efficient.

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tion in industry events and feedback to regulatory authorities would be able to face the challenges and will be successful in developing combination products

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