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Prefilled syringes — Part 4: Glass barrels for injectables and sterilized subassembled syringes ready for filling

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ISO 11040-4:2024

Prefilled syringes — Part 4: Glass barrels for injectables and sterilized subassembled syringes ready for filling

Document status:: Active
Format:: Electronic (PDF)
Number of pages:: 53
Publication date:: June 3, 2024
Edition:: ISO IS 11040 edition 4 version 1
ICS:: 11.040.25

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Description (English):

This document specifies materials, dimensions, quality, and performance requirements, as well as relevant test methods. This document also specifies components that are part of the sterilized subassembled syringe ready for filling. This document is applicable to — tubing-glass barrels (single-chamber design) for injection preparations, and — sterilized subassembled syringes ready for filling. Glass barrels and sterilized subassembled syringes ready for filling in accordance with this document are intended for single use only. Components to complete the subassembled syringe, such as plunger stopper and plunger rod, are outside the scope of this document. NOTE National or regional regulations such as Ph.Eur., USP, or JP can apply.

Technical details

Technical committee: ISO/TC 76 - Transfusion, infusion and injection, and blood processing equipment for medical and pharmaceutical use
SKU: ISO 11040-4:2024

Abstract

Overview

ISO 11040-4:2024 - Prefilled syringes, Part 4 specifies requirements for glass barrels for injectables and sterilized subassembled syringes ready for filling. It covers materials, dimensional and design requirements, quality and performance criteria, and relevant test methods. The standard applies to single‑use tubing‑glass barrels (single‑chamber design) and sterilized subassembled syringes delivered to pharmaceutical manufacturers for filling. Components needed to complete the subassembled syringe (e.g., plunger stopper, plunger rod) are outside its scope. National/regional pharmacopeial rules (Ph.Eur., USP, JP) can also apply.

Key topics and technical requirements

Design & dimensions: Specifies Luer slip/Luer lock front‑end dimensions and staked‑needle (SN) front ends to ensure interchangeability and compatibility with needles and adapters.
Material & surface: Requirements for glass type and inner‑surface properties, including hydrolytic resistance, annealing quality and lubrication (including performance requirements for non‑lubricated syringes).
Mechanical performance: Tests and limits for flange breakage resistance, front‑end (cone) breakage resistance, and specific requirements for staked needle syringes.
Functional testing: Luer connection performance, glide/force characteristics, needle penetration and front‑end component tests, tightness and leakage assessments.
Sterile subassembly requirements: Sterility, pyrogenicity/endotoxin limits, particulate matter control, documentation of raw materials and assembly, and additional component‑specific checks (needle, closure systems).
Packaging & labelling: Requirements for sterile barrier systems (nests/tubs and sealing lids), packaging integrity, and labelling information for delivery to filling operations.
Test methods & annexes: Normative and informative annexes provide test methods (Annex C, G), glide‑force, needle penetration, tightness, sample preparation for endotoxin and particulates, and examples of subassembled syringe types.

Applications and users

Primary users: glass barrel manufacturers, syringe and component suppliers, and sterilized subassembly producers.
Secondary users: pharmaceutical companies (filling/assembly lines), quality assurance/regulatory teams, and equipment manufacturers for filling and automated injectors.
Practical uses: product design/specification, supplier qualification, quality control testing, regulatory compliance, and ensuring compatibility with filling/closure systems.

Related standards

ISO 720; ISO 4802‑1 / 4802‑2 (hydrolytic resistance)
ISO 7864 (hypodermic needles)
ISO 8871‑1 (elastomeric parts)
ISO 9626 (needle tubing)
ISO 10993‑1, ISO 10993‑7 (biological evaluation, EtO residuals)

Keywords: ISO 11040-4:2024, prefilled syringes, glass barrels, sterilized subassembled syringes, injectables, Luer, staked needle, hydrolytic resistance, sterility, test methods.

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Standards mentioned in the description

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Design & dimensions: Specifies Luer slip/Luer lock front‑end dimensions and staked‑needle (SN) front ends to ensure interchangeability and compatibility with needles and adapters.
Material & surface: Requirements for glass type and inner‑surface properties, including hydrolytic resistance, annealing quality and lubrication (including performance requirements for non‑lubricated syringes).
Mechanical performance: Tests and limits for flange breakage resistance, front‑end (cone) breakage resistance, and specific requirements for staked needle syringes.
Functional testing: Luer connection performance, glide/force characteristics, needle penetration and front‑end component tests, tightness and leakage assessments.
Sterile subassembly requirements: Sterility, pyrogenicity/endotoxin limits, particulate matter control, documentation of raw materials and assembly, and additional component‑specific checks (needle, closure systems).
Packaging & labelling: Requirements for sterile barrier systems (nests/tubs and sealing lids), packaging integrity, and labelling information for delivery to filling operations.
Test methods & annexes: Normative and informative annexes provide test methods (Annex C, G), glide‑force, needle penetration, tightness, sample preparation for endotoxin and particulates, and examples of subassembled syringe types.

Applications and users

Primary users: glass barrel manufacturers, syringe and component suppliers, and sterilized subassembly producers.
Secondary users: pharmaceutical companies (filling/assembly lines), quality assurance/regulatory teams, and equipment manufacturers for filling and automated injectors.
Practical uses: product design/specification, supplier qualification, quality control testing, regulatory compliance, and ensuring compatibility with filling/closure systems.

Related standards

ISO 720; ISO 4802‑1 / 4802‑2 (hydrolytic resistance)
ISO 7864 (hypodermic needles)
ISO 8871‑1 (elastomeric parts)
ISO 9626 (needle tubing)
ISO 10993‑1, ISO 10993‑7 (biological evaluation, EtO residuals)

Keywords: ISO 11040-4:2024, prefilled syringes, glass barrels, sterilized subassembled syringes, injectables, Luer, staked needle, hydrolytic resistance, sterility, test methods.

ISO 11040-4:2024 PDF

Technical details

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Applications and users

Related standards

Related standards

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Applications and users

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