Shortage of syringes challenges plans to get an extra dose of vaccine out of vial

Shortage of syringes challenges plans to get an extra dose of vaccine out of vial

Low dead space syringes
A shortage of speciality syringes is challenging plans to get an extra dose of coronavirus vaccine out of its vial, medical device giant said. "Low dead space syringes" can be used to extract six doses instead of five from vials containing the companies' vaccine.

"Low dead space syringes are niche products and there has... traditionally been minimal market demand based on health care provider needs," the spokesman said. "Because of this, those products have limited production capacity, and it would take time to increase production capacity of these devices."
syringe auto feeder

In addition, ZY Automation offers a variety of solutions for high speed blister packaging with auto feeding and loading system devices for packing the syringe’s range from 1ml to 60ml, the max working cycle could reach up to 15 CPM and working 7x24 hours stably.