Baxter International Inc.
MICRO-AUGER POWDER FILLING APPARATUS

Abstract:

A syringe filling system includes a syringe, a powder source, a funnel, a rotatable auger, and a motor. The syringe has a dispensing end and a barrel chamber. The funnel is configured to hold powder from the powder source. The rotatable auger is positioned within the funnel and is configured to transport powder from the funnel through the dispensing end of the syringe to fill the barrel chamber of the syringe with a predetermined quantity of powder. Additionally, the motor is configured to rotate the auger to cause powder to be transported from the funnel to the syringe.