Injecting a little automation into needle packaging.
Manufacturers of sterile medical devices can benefit from an automated production system.  In this article, the authors describe in detail the use of a fully automated packaging operation for injection needles.  In relation to the German standard DIN 13097, they advocate high-speed automation, together with observance of the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) code in order to attain high output, consistently high quality, and greater economy.
Malin
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Multivac, Wolfertschwenden, FRG.
Sparakowski
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D001331:Automation; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D005858:Germany; D006077:Government Agencies; D006801:Humans; D009339:Needles / Q000592:standards*; D013242:Sterilization