ISO 7886-1 Testing Sterile Hypodermic Syringes

The treatment for diabetes is nearly as well known as the disease itself, namely the use of insulin pens, insulin pumps, and continuous glucose meters. Mechanical testing plays a crucial role in developing these devices and validating their functional performance.

Within the pharmaceutical industry, mechanical testing is mainly comprised of primary containers and combination products. The most common application by far is testing required for syringes. While simple in design, the number of functional and usability tests required can be overwhelming for labs new to these kinds of evaluations. This definitive guide aims to identify the key metrics to assess syringe performance, the most common standards followed internationally, and the ideal fixturing for various syringe types.