Medical Device Manufacturing Facility for Surgical Products
High-Volume Manufacturing: Automated Injection Moulding, Precision Extrusion, ISO Class 8 Cleanrooms – ETO Sterilization
Installed Manufacturing Capacity
| Product | Annual Capacity |
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| Disposable Syringes (1–50 mL) | 75 Million Units/Year |
| Safety Syringes | 5 Million Units/Year |
| Blood Bags (Single, Double, Triple, Quadruple) | 5 Million Units/Year |
| Vacuum Blood Collection Tubes (Vacutainers) | 50 Million Units/Year |
Facility Design & Infrastructure
Project Overview
This project involves establishing a modern manufacturing facility for sterile surgical consumables used in Intensive Care Units (ICUs), Blood Banks, Diagnostic Laboratories, and Hospitals. The proposed facility is designed using manufacturing practices and technology comparable to leading Indian medical device manufacturers, incorporating automated injection moulding, precision extrusion, ISO Class 8 cleanrooms, automated assembly, Ethylene Oxide (ETO) sterilization, and validated packaging systems. The facility is designed to comply with ISO 13485, CE Mark, US FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR), Medical Device Rules (India), and applicable international quality and regulatory requirements.
Manufacturing Infrastructure
Injection Moulding Equipment
- 400 Ton All-Electric Machines – 2 Nos
- 250 Ton Machines – 4 Nos
- 100 Ton Machines – 8 Nos
- 65 Ton Machines – 12 Nos
Cleanroom Blocks
- Injection Moulding Cleanroom (ISO Class 8)
- Extrusion Cleanroom
- Assembly Cleanrooms
- Packaging Cleanroom
- ETO Sterilization Chamber
Disposable Syringes Manufacturing
Product Overview
Disposable syringes are essential for drug administration, vaccination, blood collection, and various medical injections. They are manufactured through precision injection moulding of barrels, plungers, and hubs, combined with needle insertion and validation.
Manufacturing Process
Raw Material Inspection
Medical-grade polymers (Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Polycarbonate) and stainless steel cannula needles received with supplier certificates and undergo incoming quality inspection.
Injection Moulding
Precision injection moulding in ISO Class 8 controlled environment. Components: barrel, plunger, plunger rod, needle hub, and safety shield components. Critical parameters: melt temperature, injection pressure, cooling cycle, and shot weight.
Needle Insertion
Precision needle insertion and hub assembly in cleanroom conditions.
Silicone Lubrication
Application of pharmaceutical-grade silicone lubricant to ensure smooth plunger movement.
Plunger Assembly
Automated plunger insertion and validation of movement force.
Graduation Printing
Automatic printing of scale markings and product identification.
Visual Inspection
Comprehensive visual inspection for defects and compliance.
Packaging & Sterilization
Individual blister packaging and ETO sterilization to required SAL.
Laboratory Testing
| Material Testing | Mechanical Testing | Sterility & Quality |
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Applications
- Drug administration
- Vaccination
- Blood collection
- Intramuscular injections
- Intravenous injections
- Subcutaneous injections
- Emergency medicine
Safety Syringes Manufacturing
Product Overview
Safety syringes incorporate automated retraction mechanisms and locking systems to prevent needle-stick injuries and reuse, addressing occupational safety requirements and infection control in healthcare settings.
Manufacturing Process
Safety syringe manufacturing includes all standard syringe processes plus:
- Retraction mechanism assembly
- Locking system installation
- Safety mechanism validation
- Functional locking verification
- Performance testing under load
Critical Testing Parameters
- Retraction Mechanism Safety
- Locking System Integrity
- Automatic Needle Cover
- Reuse Prevention
- Safety Assurance
- Compliance with Standards
Applications
- Prevention of needle-stick injuries
- Reuse prevention
- Occupational safety compliance
- Hospital infection control
- Immunization programmes
- Blood draw procedures
Blood Bags Manufacturing
Product Overview
Blood bags are specialized medical devices designed for collection, storage, and transfusion of blood and blood components. Available in Single, Double, Triple, and Quadruple configurations with anticoagulant solutions and validated seal integrity.
Manufacturing Process
Raw Material Inspection
Medical-grade PVC, elastomer components, and anticoagulant solutions verified for purity and specification compliance.
PVC Extrusion
Medical-grade PVC tubing manufactured in cleanroom extrusion with vacuum sizing and cooling.
Component Manufacturing
Injection moulding of ports, connectors, caps, and clamps in ISO Class 8 environment.
Bag Assembly
RF (Radio Frequency) welding of tubing and bag components in controlled environment.
Port & Connector Assembly
Installation of collection and transfer ports with anticoagulant filling capability.
Anticoagulant Filling
Precise filling of anticoagulant (CPD, CPDA, etc.) for blood preservation.
Leak Testing
Automated leak testing to verify seal integrity and package safety.
Sterilization & Release
ETO sterilization followed by quality verification and batch release.
Blood Bag Configurations
Single Bag
Whole blood collection and storage
Double Bag
Blood with single component separation
Triple Bag
Multiple component separation capability
Quadruple Bag
Maximum component separation options
Laboratory Testing
| Material Testing | Manufacturing Testing | Sterility & Safety |
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Applications
- Whole blood collection
- Blood component separation
- Plasma preparation
- Platelet preparation
- Red blood cell storage
- Blood bank operations
- Leukoreduced transfusion
Vacuum Blood Collection Tubes (Vacutainers)
Product Overview
Vacutainers are vacuum-sealed blood collection tubes used for routine diagnostic blood collection. Available with various additives (anticoagulants, clotting activators, preservatives) for specialized testing requirements in clinical and diagnostic laboratories.
Manufacturing Process
Tube Extrusion
Medical-grade borosilicate glass tubes manufactured with precise dimensions and wall thickness.
Vacuum Generation
Precise vacuum levels created inside tubes for specified blood draw volumes.
Stopper Insertion
Rubber or silicone stoppers inserted and validated for airtight seal.
Additive Dosing
Precise filling of anticoagulants, clotting activators, or other additives as per specification.
Cap Fitting
Colour-coded caps fitted according to additive type and test requirements.
Vacuum Integrity Testing
Automated testing to verify vacuum retention and seal integrity.
Label Printing
Application of product information, batch details, and barcode.
Packaging & Release
Individual rack packaging and batch release by Quality Assurance.
Additive Types & Applications
| Tube Type | Additive | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Red Top | No additive | Serum collection, biochemistry |
| EDTA (Purple Top) | Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid | Hematology, blood cell count |
| Citrate (Blue Top) | Sodium citrate | Coagulation studies |
| Heparin (Green Top) | Lithium or sodium heparin | Plasma collection, chemistry |
| Glucose (Grey Top) | Glucose preservative | Blood glucose testing |
Laboratory Testing
- Vacuum level verification
- Additive concentration testing
- Stopper integrity
- Label and barcode validation
- Dimensional accuracy
- Bioburden testing
- Stability studies
Diagnostic Applications
- Routine diagnostic blood collection
- Clinical pathology
- Biochemistry testing
- Hematology testing
- Coagulation studies
- Blood glucose testing
- Serology and immunology
- Molecular diagnostics
Manufacturing Equipment & Utilities
Injection Moulding Equipment
- 400 Ton All-Electric Machines (2)
- 250 Ton Machines (4)
- 100 Ton Machines (8)
- 65 Ton Machines (12)
Assembly & Processing Equipment
- Automatic Syringe Assembly Machines
- Needle Assembly Machines
- Silicone Spraying Machines
- Printing Machines
- Blood Bag RF Welding Machines
- Tube Sealing Machines
- Vacuum Tube Manufacturing Lines
- Automatic Leak Testers
- Vision Inspection Systems
- Conveyor Systems
- Robotic Pick-and-Place Units
Sterilization & Cleanroom Systems
- 20 m³ ETO Sterilizer
- Aeration Chambers
- Gas Monitoring System
- Humidity Control System
- HVAC with HEPA Filtration
- Chilled Water System
- Compressed Air System
- Vacuum System
- Nitrogen Supply
Packaging Equipment
- Soft Blister Packaging Machines
- Hard Blister Packaging Machines
- Heat Sealers
- Cartoning Machines
- Shrink Wrapping Machines
- Barcode Printing Systems
- Pallet Stretch Wrappers
Laboratory Equipment
- HPLC
- UV Spectrophotometer
- Tensile Testing Machine
- Burst Pressure Tester
- Incubators
- Autoclaves
- Sterility Testing Isolators
- Environmental Monitoring Instruments
- Particle Counters
- Microbial Air Samplers
- Calibration Standards
Utility Infrastructure
- HVAC systems with HEPA filtration
- Chilled water system
- Compressed air system
- Vacuum system
- Nitrogen supply
- Purified water system
- Soft water system
- Electrical power distribution
- Diesel generator backup
- UPS for critical equipment
- ETO gas storage and supply
- Fire detection and protection systems
- Building management system (BMS)
- Environmental monitoring system (EMS)
- Effluent treatment plant
- Biomedical waste handling facilities
Laboratory Testing & Validation
Chemical Laboratory
- Raw material identification
- Polymer testing
- Silicone content analysis
- Residual ETO analysis
- Additive verification for blood collection tubes
- Anticoagulant concentration testing
Mechanical Testing Laboratory
- Barrel leakage testing
- Plunger movement force
- Needle attachment strength
- Tensile testing of tubing
- Burst pressure testing
- Blood bag seam strength
- Vacuum retention testing
- Drop testing
Instrumentation Laboratory
- Dimensional measurements
- Vision inspection systems
- Gauge calibration
- Flow rate testing
- Functional performance testing
Microbiology Laboratory
- Sterility testing
- Bioburden determination
- Environmental monitoring
- Air sampling
- Surface monitoring
- Water microbiology
- Personnel monitoring
Validation Activities
- Process Validation
- Packaging Validation
- ETO Sterilization Validation
- Cleanroom Qualification
- Equipment Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Shelf-Life Studies
- Transportation Validation
Quality & Compliance Standards
International & Domestic Standards
- ISO 13485
- CE Mark
- US FDA QSR
- Medical Device Rules (India)
- GMP Compliant
- ISO 9001
Packaging & Stability
- Individual soft blister packaging
- Hard blister packaging
- Peelable medical-grade pouches
- Heat sealing validation
- Batch coding and traceability
- Sterilization indicator labels
- Secondary carton packing
- Accelerated stability studies
- Real-time shelf-life studies
- Transportation simulation testing
Integrated Manufacturing Solution
This integrated manufacturing facility combines automated injection moulding, cleanroom extrusion, precision assembly, validated ETO sterilization, comprehensive laboratory testing, and robust quality systems to produce sterile medical consumables for hospitals, ICUs, blood banks, and diagnostic laboratories. The planned capacities (75 Million Syringes/Year, 50 Million Vacutainers/Year, 5 Million Blood Bags/Year, and 5 Million Safety Syringes/Year) and advanced infrastructure are designed for large-scale domestic supply and international exports while maintaining stringent regulatory and quality expectations including ISO 13485, CE Mark, and FDA QSR compliance.
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