#$%^&*AU2008212024B220121129.pdf#####Abstract Disclosed is a uniquely configured medicament vial assembly which includes a storage vial, a stopper member and a securing ring. The vial assembly is configured to improve healthcare 5 worker safety by providing a shielded gripping location to aid in the reduction of accidental needle sticks. The storage vial has a body portion which defines an interior chamber for storing a predetermined medicament and a neck portion through which medicament is received into and withdrawn from the interior chamber. The stopper member is inserted into the mouth of the vial and establishes a first seal. The securing ring is engaged with the mouth 10 of the vial and adapted and configured for retaining the stopper member within the vial mouth and effectuating a second seal. The securing ring is formed from a thermoplastic and/or elastic material. Preferably, the securing ring is formed by molding the thermoplastic and/or elastic material over a portion of the storage vial and stopper member when engaged within the vial mouth.300 300 14B 354 F +G14 380 300 FIG 4 D2 320, 370 316 AZ350 350 -- 312 352 3103 3030 1 3143 .3314 4-A-14B318 414C FiG. 14A 300 FIG. 14B. 380 310) 320 370 e350 332 310 FIG. 14C s314 . 318
