CONTROLLING THE UNIFORMITY OF PECVD DEPOSITION ON MEDICAL SYRINGES, CARTRIDGES, AND THE LIKE

摘要

A method and apparatus for plasma modifying a workpiece such as a medical barrel, medical barrel, vial, or blood tube is described. Plasma is provided within the lumen of the workpiece. The plasma is provided under conditions effective for plasma modification of a surface of the workpiece. A magnetic field is provided in at least a portion of the lumen. The magnetic field has an orientation and field strength effective to improve the uniformity of plasma modification of the generally cylindrical interior surface 16 of the generally cylindrical interior surface 16. A vessel made according to the process or using the apparatus described above. A pharmaceutical package comprising the medical barrel or vial containing a pharmaceutical preparation, secured with a closure.