BD and Ypsomed Expand Partnership to Address Rapidly Growing Biologics Market

BD, a leading global medical technology company, and Ypsomed, a leading developer of injection systems, are strengthening their collaboration with the development of a 5.5 mL version of the BD Neopak™ XtraFlow™ Glass Prefillable Syringe. This innovation is designed to be fully compatible with Ypsomed's YpsoMate® 5.5 autoinjector platform, expanding options for pharmaceutical companies and patients who require large‑volume subcutaneous self‑injections.

The new 5.5mL BD Neopak™ XtraFlow™ Glass Prefillable Syringe leverages BD advanced technologies, including a shorter, 8-millimeter needle and thinner wall cannulas, to support the delivery of higher volume and viscosity medicines. These enhancements should enable improved injection time and optimized flow, addressing common challenges with large-volume biologics and enabling drug developers to move beyond the limitations of standard syringe offerings.

"This next generation syringe is a direct response to the growing demand for patient-friendly solutions in the high-dose biologics space," said Patrick Jeukenne, worldwide president of BD Pharmaceutical Systems. "By combining BD's expertise in drug delivery with Ypsomed's leadership in autoinjector platforms, we are helping to simplify self-injection for patients managing complex conditions."

Supporting Innovation in Self-Administration

Large‑volume (greater than 1 mL) subcutaneous injections of biologics are increasingly common in areas such as oncology, autoimmune diseases, rare diseases, and metabolic disorders. Ypsomed's YpsoMate® 5.5, introduced in 2022, was developed to meet this need, offering an ergonomic design, intuitive two‑step activation, and clear feedback to support patient confidence and ease of use.

"Ypsomed and BD, in close collaboration with our pharmaceutical partners, are expanding the subcutaneous delivery design space to accommodate high-dose therapies, both volume and viscosity," said Ulrike Bauer, Chief Business Officer at Ypsomed. "These partnerships are critical as we jointly drive the future of high-dose biopharmaceutical delivery."