#$%^&*AU2019283782A120200116.pdf#####ABSTRACT An automated system comprising: a syringe barrel containing a liquid; a vent tube configured to place a stopper into the syringe barrel, the vent tube comprising: a body having a transition zone at a distal end thereof, said transition zone having a taper angle from about 3 degrees to about 15 degrees; and a machine adaptor. FIG. 10A 4818 1000 11 107 0 1030 1040 1020 1101 - -D4 FIG, 10B 105so -D4 FIG 1010 10050