Modular filling apparatus and method
US8966866B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B2210/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for sterile filling comprises de-contaminating a needle penetrable surface of a device including a needle penetrable septum and a sealed chamber in fluid communication with the needle penetrable septum. A filling needle penetrates the needle penetrable septum, introduces substance through the filling needle and into the chamber and is, in turn, withdrawn from the septum. A liquid sealant is applied to the penetrated region of the septum. Radiation or energy is applied to the liquid sealant to cure the liquid sealant from a liquid phase to a solid phase.
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