An apparatus and method are provided for manufacturing articles, such as
syringe barrels, substantially free from contaminants. The apparatus is an
enclosure defining at least a class 100 and MCB-3 environment, and
includes a molding isolation module and a packaging isolation module. Any
contaminants that may exist within the enclosure are removed by the use of
horizontal and vertical laminar airflows directed into air filter units.
Further, the molding temperature may be selected such that it renders the
fabricated articles substantially free from contaminants. The molding
isolation module and packaging isolation module keep the fabricated
articles substantially free from contaminants from the time the articles
are molded to the time the articles are placed in sealed containers for
shipment.