Broadcare Tabletop Ampoule Compounding Robot

The Broadcare Tabletop Ampoule Compounding Robot delivers specialized high-speed processing for ampoule-packaged medications. Designed for integration within existing biosafety cabinets, this compact unit achieves an ampoule opening speed of 2 seconds per vial, addressing the throughput demands of busy pharmacy intravenous admixture services.

Product Overview

Ampoule medications present unique handling challenges in pharmacy automation due to their glass construction and sealed design. The Tabletop Ampoule Robot addresses these challenges through purpose-built mechanisms that perform pre-scoring, controlled breaking, and content extraction while maintaining aseptic conditions.

The tabletop form factor enables deployment within standard biosafety cabinets, using existing cleanroom infrastructure while adding robotic precision to the compounding workflow. This approach reduces capital requirements compared to floor-standing alternatives while delivering automation benefits for ampoule-heavy medication portfolios.

Key Features

Designed for biosafety cabinet integration, Broadcare’s tabletop ampoule robot opens glass ampoules at 2 seconds per vial with precision pre-scoring and enclosed glass fragment containment for PIVAS chemotherapy and antibiotic compounding.

• High-Speed Processing: 2-second-per-ampoule opening rate significantly exceeds manual handling speeds, enabling higher throughput in time-constrained preparation schedules

• Precision Pre-Scoring: Automated scoring ensures consistent break lines, reducing glass fragment generation and contamination risks

• Biosafety Cabinet Compatible: Compact dimensions allow placement within existing Class II biosafety cabinets, utilizing established air handling systems

• Ergonomic Batch Loading: Designed for efficient ampoule loading to minimize cabinet opening frequency and maintain environmental control

• Contamination Prevention: Enclosed processing chamber contains glass particles and prevents environmental exposure during breaking operations

Technical Specifications

Designed for biosafety cabinet installation, Broadcare’s tabletop ampoule robot processes glass ampoules at 2 seconds per cycle within a compact footprint, relying on the cabinet’s external HEPA air handling for cleanroom conditions.

Clinical Applications

The Tabletop Ampoule Robot serves pharmacy environments where ampoule-packaged medications constitute a significant portion of the IV compounding workload:

Chemotherapy Preparation: Many cytotoxic agents are supplied in ampoule form, and automated handling reduces operator exposure during the breaking process

Antibiotic Compounding: Batch processing of ampoule antibiotics for ward distribution

Emergency Medication Preparation: Rapid ampoule processing supports time-sensitive compounding requirements

Small-Volume Parenteral Preparation: Efficient handling of medications packaged in smaller ampoule volumes

Operational Workflow

Within the biosafety cabinet environment:

1. Technician loads ampoules into the robot’s input magazine
2. Robot automatically identifies ampoule dimensions and adjusts handling parameters
3. Pre-scoring mechanism creates controlled break point on ampoule neck
4. Controlled breaking separates ampoule top while containing glass fragments
5. Robotic aspiration extracts medication contents
6. Empty ampoules are deposited in waste receptacle
7. Process repeats for batch completion

The system integrates with Broadcare’s PIVAS management software for documentation and traceability.

Comparison with Integrated System

Facilities may deploy the tabletop system alongside the tabletop vial robot to achieve full coverage at lower initial investment, while the integrated system provides single-unit convenience for mixed workloads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why focus specifically on ampoules?

Ampoule handling presents distinct challenges compared to vials, including glass breaking, fragment containment, and extraction mechanics. A dedicated ampoule robot optimizes these processes without compromise from dual-purpose design constraints.

Does this robot require a biosafety cabinet?

Yes. Unlike the Broadcare Integrated Compounding Robot with built-in air purification, the tabletop ampoule robot relies on placement within a Class II biological safety cabinet for cleanroom-grade environmental control.

What is the 2-second processing speed based on?

The 2-second figure represents the complete ampoule opening cycle: positioning, scoring, breaking, and fragment containment. This does not include medication aspiration time, which varies based on volume.