Patent ID: 6164044
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: A61M,B65B

Abstract:
A method of producing a prefillable syringe barrel assembly comprising the steps of:supplying a plurality of syringe barrels and a plurality of tip closures to at least one housing assembly having an air filtering device to maintain a predetermined cleanliness level,coupling said tip closures to said syringe barrels within said housing assembly to form syringe barrel assemblies,directing filtered air onto said syringe barrel assemblies to clean outer surfaces of said syringe barrel assemblies,directing filtered air to loosen particulates from inner surfaces of said syringe barrel assemblies and applying a vacuum to remove loosened particulates, and applying a lubricant to said inner surfaces of said syringe barrel assemblies,forming an array of said syringe barrel assemblies, and placing said array in a container having a closed bottom, side walls and an open top end applying a cover sheet to said container to entirely close said container, and sealing said cover sheet to said container, andplacing said containers in another container and sealing said another container while in said housing assembly.