TABLE II

Measurement of Barrel ID at Different Sections of Syringes

Syringe Vendor and TypeLotBarrel ID Measurement (mean ± standard deviation) mm
Top (flange end)MiddleBottom (needle end)
Vendor 1 (siliconized glass)Lot 16.38 ± 0.0216.39 ± 0.0186.38 ± 0.019
Lot 26.38 ± 0.0246.39 ± 0.0236.38 ± 0.025
Lot 36.38 ± 0.0136.38 ± 0.0146.38 ± 0.016
Vendor 2 (siliconized glass)Lot 16.34 ± 0.0236.35 ± 0.0236.34 ± 0.020
Lot 26.35 ± 0.0236.35 ± 0.0206.35 ± 0.017
Lot 36.35 ± 0.0186.35 ± 0.0216.35 ± 0.019
Vendor 3 (siliconized glass)Lot 16.34 ± 0.0296.34 ± 0.0276.34 ± 0.026
Lot 26.36 ± 0.0216.36 ± 0.0216.36 ± 0.021
Vendor 4 (plastic)Lot 16.21 ± 0.0246.30 ± 0.0146.34 ± 0.007