Tabletop vial and syringe filling system

Ensure precise dosing and maintain sterility in small batch production with a compact filling system designed for efficient handling of vials and syringes.

Accurately Fills and Stopper Vials and Syringes

The Tabletop Vial and Syringe Filling System (CFS) from AST is a semi-automatic solution tailored for precise liquid dispensing. Ideal for small batch production, it integrates seamlessly with bench-top operations to fill, stopper, and weigh vials and syringes, catering to biopharmaceutical applications like vaccines and gene therapies. Its compact design fits within isolators or bio-safety cabinets, ensuring sterility and compliance with cGMP standards. The system utilizes a peristaltic or optional rotary piston pump for accurate dispensing, minimizing product shear. With real-time volumetric monitoring and electronic batch reporting, it supports meticulous documentation and regulatory adherence. The intuitive HMI touchscreen enables detailed process control, accommodating diverse material viscosities and container sizes. Customizable features, including inert gas purging and single-use fluid paths, enhance versatility, while the robust construction in pharmaceutical-grade materials guarantees reliability and easy maintenance.

Benefits

  • Ensures stringent sterility and compliance with cGMP standards for safe injectable medication production.
  • Minimizes operator intervention, enhancing precision with automated filling, stoppering, and weighing.
  • Reduces product waste with highly accurate peristaltic or rotary piston pump options.
  • Simplifies regulatory reporting with electronic batch documentation supporting 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
  • Compact design allows easy integration into controlled environments like isolators and bio-safety cabinets.

General


Applications
Compounding pharmacies,Clinical trial materials,Biopharmaceuticals,Small batch commercial drug products,Vaccine development,Sterile injectable products,Bio-similars,Gene,Cell therapies
End products
Gene editing therapies,Vaccines,Pre-filled syringe medications,Investigational new drugs (ind) for trials,Monoclonal antibodies,Biosimilar insulin,Personalized medicine injections,Antibody-drug conjugates,Stem cell therapies,Insulin injectables,Biologic drug products,Compounded injectable medications
Steps before
Container preparation,Pre-sterilization,Cleanroom setup,Fluid path sterilization
Steps after
Container closing,Stoppering,Inert gas purging,Manual removal from machine
Input ingredients
pre-filled syringes,cartridges,vials,bottles,sterile injectable products,viscous materials
Output ingredients
filled vials,filled syringes,filled cartridges,stoppered vials,container with dispensed product
Market info
AST is known for its expertise in designing and manufacturing customized engineered-to-order equipment for industrial applications, renowned for precision engineering, innovation, and reliable solutions tailored to meet unique customer specifications and industry standards.

Technical Specifications


System Dimensions (LxWxH)
840mm x 500mm x 800mm [33" x 20" x 32"]
Fill Accuracy
±0.5%
Vial Sizes (Dia./Height)
Ø12mm-47mm / 35mm-100mm
Syringe Sizes
0.5mL to 50mL
Cartridge Sizes
1mL to 20mL
Vial Finish
13mm,20mm,32mm
Materials of Construction
Pharmaceutical grade stainless steel,plastics,and elastomers
Pump Options
Peristaltic,Rotary Piston
Container type
Vials,Syringes,Cartridges
Automation
Electronically controlled
Batch documentation
Electronic Batch Reporting (EBR) system
Tooling for non-standard/custom container formats
Available

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Semi-automatic bench-top machine
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Automation level
HMI touchscreen-controlled
Cleaning method
Manual
Compact design for cleanroom integration
Yes

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Container size
0.5 mL to 50 mL (syringes)
1 mL to 20 mL (cartridges)
Ø12 mm-47 mm / 35 mm-100 mm (vials)

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
840mm x 500mm x 800mm [33" x 20" x 32"]
Machine footprint
Compact
Control panel type
HMI touchscreen
Discharge method
Manual removal
Container compatibility
Vials,Syringes,Cartridges
Material of construction
Pharmaceutical grade stainless steel,plastics,and elastomers

Custom Options


Control panel type
HMI touchscreen
Integration possibilities
Peristaltic or rotary piston pump options
System footprint
Compact design for isolators,bio-safety cabinets
Tool-less format change parts
Available
Batch reporting
Optional Electronic Batch Reporting (EBR) system
Fluid path
Single-use disposable
Isolator compatibility
System upgrade available