Connect-e-Cap®: The Intelligent Packaging Solution by Röchling Medical

It is extremely important for the success of medical treatment that patients adhere exactly to the medication prescribed to them. Numerous studies prove that adherence to therapy pays off. But studies also show that many patients ignore their treatment plans – out of stubbornness, carelessness or excessive demands. This so-called non-adherence not only jeopardizes the success of treatment, but also causes immense costs for the health care systems. However, if the patient receives immediate feedback on the correct use of his or her medicine, this can demonstrably significantly increase treatment adherence.

This is where Connect-e-Cap comes in, the intelligent packaging solution by Röchling Medical.

A Pill Container That Pays Attention

RECORDS	REMINDS	RECOGNIZES	READS OUT	REDEFINES
fill level, opening time etc. and communicates via smartphone, tablet, app.	patients of the next required dose via optic and acoustic signals.	“its“ container via pairing function (tamper evidence and anti-counterfeiting).	information regarding dosage, correct storage etc. (via voice output or smartphone).	communication between doctors and patients and maximizes positive therapy outcome.

How Connect-e-Cap® Works

The Innovation Against Non-Adherence

Real-time feedback

Facilitates self-management for patients
Interventions possible immediately, supported by reliable data
Effective increase in adherence and thus therapy success.

More precise information

Not only tracks the opening of the container, but also the actual removal of a pill
Even complex behavior patterns can be identified in patients

Modular design

Range of functions can be precisely tailored to the intended use
From a chip to acoustic or optical signal transmitters, to complete electronic systems, as well as speech output and speech recognition

Cost efficiency

Can also be produced quickly and inexpensively in large quantities

Compatibility

Standard CRC 38 closure
Compatible with standard primary packaging (e.g. Röchling P41 container series)

Pairing function

The cap and container recognize each other again
Enables tamper and counterfeit protection as well as track & trace solutions

Sustainability

Rechargeable battery via USB interface
Electronics can be easily dismantled and disposed of separately at the end of their life

Developed by experts

Developed in collaboration with the Heidelberg University Hospital
Meets ISO 15378 and ISO 13485

Clinical Studies: Better Results, More Efficient Implementation

A highly relevant area of application for Connect-e-Cap is in the field of clinical studies. Connect-e-Cap can be a solution that enables better results and more efficient execution of clinical trials based on real-time monitoring, simplified data collection, improved data quality and more accurate monitoring, while reducing the time per patient. Röchling Medical is working together with medical experts and pharmaceutical customers to further optimize Connect-e-Cap for this application area.

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Manufacturing at the Following Locations

Brensbach

Neuhaus am Rennweg

Röchling Medical Competences

Our Expertise, Your Benefit

Our customers benefit from our extensive expertise in plastics and metal processing, but also from our many years of experience in medical device and pharma. As your solution partner, we are familiar with both the regulatory and practical requirements of creating components and products for the healthcare sector tailored to your needs. We meet the highest quality and hygiene standards and operate in strict compliance with relevant regulations, such as the Medical Device Regulation (MDR).