Aventis Bio-Services to Deploy Haemonetics/5D LOGIC Software for Plasma Collection and Testing Operations.Business Editors BRAINTREE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2003 -- Computerized computerized adapted for analysis, storage and retrieval on a computer. computerized axial tomography see computed tomography. Logistics System Will Be The Most Advanced in the Plasma Collection Industry-- Fifth Dimension Information Systems ("5D"), a part of Haemonetics Corporation, today announced plans to implement 5D's LOGIC(TM) software to manage the plasma transport operations for Aventis Bio-Services in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Germany. Aventis Bio-Services will use LOGIC for tracking and controlling its inventory of collected plasma during transport between collection, storage and manufacturing facilities. The system will be integrated with Aventis Bio-Services' existing plasma collection and testing procedures. Aventis Bio-Services processes approximately 3 million liters of plasma annually. 5D's LOGIC software application is an information system that provides efficient and accurate inventory management, as well as industry-specific functionality. This includes an integrated quality management component that supports plasma donor deferrals donor deferral Transfusion medicine The nonacceptance of a potential donor based on lifestyle criteria or prior exposures to pathogens. See Donor exclusion criteria. , plasma collection and testing, and regulatory licensure licensure (lī´s  nsh to work to ensure the
safety and quality of fractionated plasma products.
"In addition to leveraging the full functionality of the LOGIC application, Aventis Bio-Services worked with 5D to customize this sophisticated system to further enhance our strength in managing plasma units, samples, tests results and logistics," said Alberto Martinez Alberto Martinez better known as "Alpo" is a Harlem-bred Drug Lord, of Puerto Rican descent, who rose to power in the 1980s alongside teenage "friends" Rich Porter and Azie Faison. , Senior Vice President and General Manager, Aventis Bio-Services. "Additionally, we chose the LOGIC application because it can be easily integrated into our existing systems and processes to support good manufacturing practices Good Manufacturing Practice or GMP (also referred to as 'cGMP' or 'current Good Manufacturing Practice') is a term that is recognized worldwide for the control and management of manufacturing and quality control testing of foods and pharmaceutical products. and improve the efficiency of our operations. This will be the most advanced logistics system in the plasma collection industry and further demonstrates our commitment to quality product and processes." Brad Nutter, Haemonetics President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , said, "Haemonetics offers products and services that help our customers manage their plasma collection, testing and transportation operations. 5D's LOGIC platform is also ideal for managing inventory logistics at plasma collection centers. We are pleased that Aventis Bio-Services, one of the world's largest plasma collection companies, will use our software for such a critical initiative." The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the LOGIC system for use in February 2003. About Aventis Bio-Services, Inc. Aventis Bio-Services is the world's largest, fully integrated plasma collection company with donation centers, laboratories and logistics centers in the United States and Europe. Using a unique donor screening and tracking system, Aventis Bio-Services works to ensure safety and quality for a pure plasma supply. About Fifth Dimension Information Systems Fifth Dimension Information Systems ("5D"), a part of Haemonetics Corporation, is an international leader in the provision of large-scale Oracle software solutions to the source plasma industry and to other entities operating in the regulated healthcare field. To learn more about 5D's products, visit the Company's website at http:/www.5d.ca. About Haemonetics Corporation Haemonetics (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : HAE) is a global company engaged in the design, manufacture and worldwide marketing of automated au·to·mate v. au·to·mat·ed, au·to·mat·ing, au·to·mates v.tr. 1. To convert to automatic operation: automate a factory. 2. blood processing systems. These systems address important medical markets: surgical blood salvage salvage, in maritime law, the compensation that the owner must pay for having his vessel or cargo saved from peril, such as shipwreck, fire, or capture by an enemy. Salvage is awarded only when the party making the rescue was under no legal obligation to do so. , blood component collection, plasma collection, and blood component safety. To learn more about Haemonetics' products and markets, visit the Company's web site at http://www.haemonetics.com. Note to Editors: For information about Aventis Bio-Services, please contact Kim Cayz, 1-610-878-4822, kim.cayz@aventis.com |
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