title: A device facilitating the opening of ampoules.
abstract: A device which facilitates the opening of ampoules is described. It consists of a partially cut-away bent rigid tube, with an internal diameter approximately 8% greater than the external diameter of the ampoule, and is able to hold the ampoule at one end while downward pressure is applied at the other, thereby causing the ampoule to break open at a prestressed point.
authors.affiliation: Division of Standards Processing, National Institute for Biological Standards and Control, South Mimms, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Delderfield
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tarelli
mesh_terms: D004349:Drug Packaging; D011312:Pressure