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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2026
Filed:
Apr. 09, 2025
Equashield Medical Ltd, Migdal Tefen, IL;
Eric Shem-Tov, Ramat Hasharon, IL;
EQUASHIELD MEDICAL LTD, Migdal Tefen, IL;
Abstract
An automated vial preparation module is provided that may include a vial mount for receiving a vial, a manipulator for disinfecting at least a portion of the vial, and control circuitry. The module may apply a disinfecting solution to a vial septum and wipe the septum with a swab. The module may include transferring means for moving vials. An imaging apparatus may monitor the vial preparation process. The module may interface with an automated pharmaceutical compounding system. Methods for automated vial preparation may include steps such as transferring a vial to a mount, removing a vial cap, disinfecting at least the vial septum, and mounting an adaptor onto the vial septum.