Published: 2/22/2022

(Shropshire, UK) – February 22, 2022 – Smithers, a leading provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services, has invested in a Waters VION HR LC-MS enhancing its Extractables & Leachables  Elucidation Services. The Waters VION HR LC-MS enables Smithers to better serve pharmaceutical and medical device clients with more in-depth analysis and increased fidelity. 

By amplifying sensitivity, accuracy, and identification capabilities, the HR LC-MS provides accurate data with minimal interference and reduces reporting times. Smithers Medical Device Testing Division will utilize the unique capabilities of the Ion Mobility technology in a GMP compliant manner.  

Smithers is continually striving to optimize service offerings to meet the needs of clients, and this is demonstrated by the investment in new instrumentation, alongside Smithers recent expansion of the medical device testing laboratory in Shawbury.  

“Smithers is committed to offering clients the highest level of support, data and analytical expertise,” states David Tudbury, Vice President, Europe, Smithers Medical Devices Testing Division. “This investment will ensure that we continue to provide the most accurate data, on time, with high touch.” 

Smithers’ global support for medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers includes: 

• Device physical and functional testing 

• Shelf life studies 

• Transit studies 

• Failure and technical investigations 

• Extractables and leachables testing 

• Material selection and evaluation 

• Batch release testing 

For more information on how Smithers works with clients, please get in touch with our experts. 

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About Smithers: 

Founded in 1925 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Smithers is a multinational provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services. With laboratories and operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, Smithers supports customers in the transportation, life science, packaging, materials, components, consumer, and energy industries. Smithers delivers accurate data, on time, with high touch, by integrating science, technology and business expertise, so customers can innovate with confidence.