Dose delivery device fixture for testing system and methods therefor

A syringe fixture for holding a syringe in a test system, the fixture comprising:

• a main housing comprising a first chamber, a second chamber, and an opening extending from the first chamber to the second chamber,
• wherein the first chamber comprises a housing for at least a needle of the syringe, and
• wherein the second chamber is configured to receive at least a flange portion of the syringe and the second chamber comprises a removable cover that is configured to couple onto an exterior sidewall of the main housing along the second chamber to enclose at least the flange portion of the syringe;
• and
• a base portion having a support, wherein the base portion includes a lug configured to receive a plunger rod of the syringe, a connector, wherein the lug and the connector are secured together to support the plunger rod.

A method for testing a syringe, the method comprising:

• securing a syringe fixture to a test system, the syringe fixture comprising:
• a main housing comprising a first chamber, a second chamber, and an opening extending from the first chamber to the second chamber,
• wherein the first chamber comprises a housing for at least a needle and a needle cap of the syringe, and
• wherein the second chamber is configured to hold at least a flange portion of the syringe and the second chamber comprises a cover to enclose at least the flange portion of the syringe;
• and
• a base portion having a support, the base portion is separated from the main housing such that a gap defining a clearance is positioned between the base portion and the main housing;
• and
• inserting the syringe into the syringe fixture with at least a plunger rod portion of the syringe disposed within the gap, such that the plunger rod portion is held outside of the main housing and the base portion.