In today's world, the medical industry is continually faced with the challenge of providing patients with better care. Glass syringes that deliver drugs to patients are an essential part of this care. These glass syringes are typically used in connection with injection needles, needless Luer locks, adapters, and transfer devices.
The need for accurate and repeatable tests on syringes is playing an increasingly important role. Standard ISO 11040-4 provides producers of syringes and drugs a shared basis for producing reliable test results.
ISO 11040-4 (Prefilled syringes -- Part 4: Glass barrels for injectables and sterilized subassembled syringes ready for filling) defines the following tests:
ZwickRoell is the first materials testing machine manufacturer that offers a complete portfolio that tests to ISO 11040-4. The interchangeable test fixtures are ideal for various syringe types and ensure that the testing of prefilled syringes is standardized.