Medical glass, ampoules, vials & pre-fillable syringes

Glass Tubing

Expertise in glass tubing

Nipro pharmapackaging, with a global capacity of more than 90,000 metric tons, is one of the largest glass tubing manufacturers in the world.

For decades, their high-quality glass tubing has been used by leading primary packaging converters to produce premium quality pre-fillable syringes, cartridges, vials, and ampoules for the pharmaceutical
industry.

Within the pharmaceutical arena, their glass tubing is especially valued for its narrow dimensional tolerances, pristine cosmetic appearance, and chemical inertness.

To ensure customers receive the right quality for their specific needs, Nipro sets a world-class standard.

Features and Benefits

Fast and reliable converting-line performance
• Control of critical cosmetic parameters minimizes the risk of rejections due to cosmetic defects
• Inspection of key dimensional quality attributes supports smooth loading and forming process
• Strong mechanical durability reduces risk of breakage
• 100% in-line camera inspection
• Statistical process control
Compliant with regulatory and quality standards
• Cosmetic and dimensional AQLs according to main quality standards
• Compliant with Pharmacopoeias (EP, USP, JP)
• Fulfills ASTM 438-92 – Specifications for laboratory glass
• Meets requirements related to hydrolytic resistance and arsenic extraction

Very strict cosmetic parameters
• Inspection of a wide range of cosmetic parameters
• Minimized particle levels (in-line air flushing system)
• High cosmetic quality reduces the risk of rejections
• 100% in-line camera inspection
• Statistical process control
Highly precise dimensional parameters
• 100% in-line camera inspection of an extensive range of dimensional attributes with very tight tolerances
• Highly consistent wall thickness enhances the mechanical durability of the glass tubing and final containers
• Forming of containers with high dimensional barrel accuracy
Meeting highest regulatory and quality requirements
• Very tight dimensional and cosmetic AQLs reflect exceptional glass tubing quality
• Compliant with Pharmacopoeias (EP, USP, JP)
• Fulfills ASTM 438-92 – Specifications for laboratory glass
• Meets requirements related to hydrolytic resistance and arsenic extraction
• Regulatory support

Glass Ampoules

Nipro PharmaPackaging has acquired extensive experience to offer unparalleled service in
ampoule development and production.

Precisely Formed
Each ampoule is carefully monitored throughout the entire manufacturing process.

The 100% in-line visual camera inspection ensures precise dimensional forming of the ampoules according to agreed quality specifications.

Stable Break Force
The force necessary to open an ampoule is an essential factor. Nipro carefully controls the breakforce required to open an ampoule during the production process.

As a result, Nipro ampoules offer a stable break force thereby facilitating an easy opening by end-users.

Glass Vials

The Nipro range includes a broad portfolio of standard and specialty vials, fine-tuned to drug quality and service requirements of the highest order.

Fast and reliable filling-line performance
• Control of critical cosmetic parameters
• Inspection of key dimensional aspects
• 100% in-line camera inspection
• Statistical process control
Compliant with prevailing quality standards
• Cosmetic & dimensional AQLs according to main quality standards
• ISO 15378 (incl. 9001) certified
• Conforms to ISO 8362-1
• Compliant with prevailing Pharmacopoeia (EP, USP, JP)
• Production in controlled environments & packaging in ISO-class cleanrooms

Outstanding drug-container compatibility
• VIALEX™ – Superior surface durability for a significant lower risk of drug-container interaction
• Significantly lower risk of pH shift
• Minimized risk of delamination
• All points in, each vial 100% inspected (thermal scan)
Optimized filling-line performance
• 100% in-line camera inspection of an extensive range of dimensional and cosmetic attributes
• Reduced glass-to-glass contact leads to increased mechanical durability
• Outstanding cosmetic characteristics minimize the risk of false rejects at final inspection,
leading to reduced drug loss
Meeting the highest regulatory and quality requirements
• Very tight dimensional and cosmetic AQLs reflect exceptional container quality
• Production in controlled environments & packaging in ISO-class cleanrooms
• ISO 15378 (incl. 9001) certified systems
• Conforms to ISO 8362-1
• Compliant with prevailing Pharmacopoeia (EP, USP, JP)
• Regulatory support

The full range includes crimp neck, screw neck and unit dose vials across an extensive range of volumes.

Prefillable Syringes

Nipro’s syringes are available in a variety of combinations: from 2- or 3-part, with or without needle, fixed insulin needle, and three different luer tips.
Regardless of the type, all syringes are designed to be accurate and easy to use: a clear barrel for precise fluid aspiration and quick recognition of air bubbles, a tight gasket seal connection with smooth plunger movement, and secured grip with wide and textured wings.

• Smooth plunger motion along entire length of barrel
• Not made with latex, BPA, DEHP or PVC
• Available sterilization methods:  EtO and Gamma sterilization
• Available in centric or eccentric tip
• Available with luer slip, luer lock, or catheter tip