Needle Puncture Tester – QualiMed™-NPT 200 is a precision laboratory instrument designed to measure the puncture resistance and maximum penetration force of materials when subjected to real hypodermic needle penetration. Unlike blunt probe or simulated puncture methods, QualiMed™-NPT 200 performs true needle-based testing, providing realistic, application-relevant results for safety-critical products.

Engineered for medical, packaging, and protective material testing, this Needle Puncture Tester accurately quantifies puncture force and puncture elongation under controlled speed and displacement conditions. Its PLC-controlled drive system, high-accuracy load cell, and intuitive touch-screen interface ensure repeatable, standards-compliant results for both research and quality control laboratories.

Needle Puncture Tester – QualiMed™- NPT 200 Applications

The Needle Puncture Tester – QualiMed™-NPT 200 is used across industries where resistance to needle penetration is critical:

Medical Devices & Surfaces
- Evaluates puncture resistance of syringe stoppers, vial closures, artificial skin, infusion bags, and medical films to ensure patient and user safety.
Protective Medical Equipment
- Tests gloves, gowns, and barrier materials for sharps resistance in healthcare and emergency response applications.
Packaging Integrity Testing
- Assesses puncture strength of flexible packaging films and closures to prevent contamination and leakage.
Material Research & Development
- Supports development of new textiles, composites, coatings, and films optimized for needle and sharps resistance.




Data Output	Vial Holder

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Standards:

Medical Standards

ISO 11040-4 – Covers requirements and test methods for glass barrels of injectables, including needle penetration behavior during use.
ISO 8871-5 – Describes test methods for elastomeric parts for parenteral preparations, including puncture resistance of closures.
ASTM F3014 – Provides a method to evaluate puncture resistance of medical packaging materials using a controlled penetration force.
ISO 17218 – Specifies requirements for elastomeric materials used in medical devices, including resistance to needle puncture during clinical use.
USP <381> – Specifies tests for elastomeric closures, including puncture resistance, to ensure container integrity for injectable pharmaceuticals.
USP <382> – Defines performance requirements for elastomeric components in packaging systems, including resistance to needle penetration.

Protective Material Standards

ASTM F2878 – Defines a test method for measuring resistance of materials to hypodermic needle puncture using standardized penetration conditions.
ASTM F1342 – Evaluates resistance of protective clothing materials to penetration by synthetic blood or fluids under pressure, often referenced alongside puncture tests.
EN 388 – Specifies mechanical risk testing for protective gloves, including puncture resistance using a standardized pointed probe.

Flexible Material Standards

ISO 12625-9 – Describes a puncture resistance test method for tissue paper and paperboard using a controlled penetrating element.
ASTM D6797 – Measures puncture resistance of flexible materials using a probe and defined loading conditions.
ASTM F1306 – Determines puncture resistance of flexible barrier films and packaging materials using a blunt or pointed penetrator.
EN 14477 – Specifies test methods for assessing resistance of medical gloves to penetration by hypodermic needles.