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Assessment of Functional and Physical Performances of Pre-filled Syringes in Deep Cold Storage Conditions

Eloïse Perrin, Nestor Rodriguez, Kylie E. Van Meter, Guillaume Lehee, Brandon A. Krick and Erwan Chabert
PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology July 2023, 77 (4) 281-295; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5731/pdajpst.2022.012746
Eloïse Perrin
1Becton Dickinson, 11 Rue Aristide Berges, 38800 Le Pont-de-Claix, France;
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Nestor Rodriguez
2Becton Dickinson, 1 Becton Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07407; and
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Kylie E. Van Meter
3Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University—Florida State University College of Engineering, 2003 Levy Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32310
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Guillaume Lehee
1Becton Dickinson, 11 Rue Aristide Berges, 38800 Le Pont-de-Claix, France;
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3Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University—Florida State University College of Engineering, 2003 Levy Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32310
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PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology Jul 2023, 77 (4) 281-295; DOI: 10.5731/pdajpst.2022.012746

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