Industry: Biotechnology / Biopharmaceutical

Basics of Gamma Radiation Sterilization Process Requirements

For products that claim a desired Sterility Assurance Level (SAL), proof of a defined SAL (specification) is achieved through the product’s sterilization and sterility assurance controls. Compliance Observations cited each year by the FDA on Form 483s that relates to Sterilization and Sterility Assurance processes shows that there are deficiencies associated with these key processes… Continue reading Basics of Gamma Radiation Sterilization Process Requirements

Basics of Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Process Requirements

For products that claim a desired Sterility Assurance Level (SAL), proof of a defined SAL (specification) is achieved through the product’s sterilization and sterility assurance controls. Compliance Observations cited each year by the FDA on Form 483s that relates to Sterilization and Sterility Assurance processes shows that there are deficiencies associated with these key processes… Continue reading Basics of Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Process Requirements

Basics of Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) Sterilization and Decontamination Practices

For products that claim a desired Sterility Assurance Level (SAL), proof of a defined SAL (specification) is achieved through the product’s sterilization and sterility assurance controls. Compliance Observations cited each year by the FDA on Form 483s that relates to Sterilization and Sterility Assurance processes shows that there are deficiencies associated with these key processes… Continue reading Basics of Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) Sterilization and Decontamination Practices

Requirements of Aseptic Processing and Filtration Sterilization

For products that claim a desired Sterility Assurance Level (SAL), proof of a defined SAL (specification) is achieved through the product’s sterilization and sterility assurance controls. Compliance Observations cited each year by the FDA on Form 483s that relates to Sterilization and Sterility Assurance processes shows that there are deficiencies associated with these key processes… Continue reading Requirements of Aseptic Processing and Filtration Sterilization

Basics of Sterilization by Heat

For products that claim a desired Sterility Assurance Level (SAL), proof of a defined SAL (specification) is achieved through the product’s sterilization and sterility assurance controls. Compliance Observations cited each year by the FDA on Form 483s that relates to Sterilization and Sterility Assurance processes shows that there are deficiencies associated with these key processes… Continue reading Basics of Sterilization by Heat

Cleanroom, Microbiology and Sterility Assurance Practices for Sterilization Processes

For products that claim a desired Sterility Assurance Level (SAL), proof of a defined SAL (specification) is achieved through the product’s sterilization and sterility assurance controls. Compliance Observations cited each year by the FDA on Form 483’s that relates to Sterilization and Sterility Assurance processes shows that there are deficiencies associated with these key processes… Continue reading Cleanroom, Microbiology and Sterility Assurance Practices for Sterilization Processes

Cleanroom, Cleaning, Sanitization and Disinfection Practices

For products that claim a desired Sterility Assurance Level (SAL), proof of a defined SAL (specification) is achieved through the product’s sterilization and sterility assurance controls. Compliance Observations cited each year by the FDA on Form 483s that relates to Sterilization and Sterility Assurance processes shows that there are deficiencies associated with these key processes… Continue reading Cleanroom, Cleaning, Sanitization and Disinfection Practices

Combination Product Risk Management Principles: An Engineering and QA Perspective | Part 1

Managing the complex lifecycle of combination products requires the efficient utilization of resources of a pharma/device company regardless if the company is vertically integrated, utilizes both in-house and contract manufacturing, or is a truly virtual company. This first of two 90-minute accredited training courses will define and apply recognized risk management principles in identification of… Continue reading Combination Product Risk Management Principles: An Engineering and QA Perspective | Part 1

Combination Product Risk Management Principles: An Engineering and QA Perspective | Part 2

Managing the complex lifecycle of combination products requires the efficient utilization of resources of a pharma/device company regardless if the company is vertically integrated, utilizes both in-house and contract manufacturing, or is a truly virtual company. This second of two 90-minute accredited training courses will define and apply recognized risk management principles in developing effective… Continue reading Combination Product Risk Management Principles: An Engineering and QA Perspective | Part 2

Good Documentation Practices for Laboratory Records

In FDA’s Guide to Inspections of Pharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratories (7/93), it is stated The pharmaceutical quality control laboratory serves one of the most important functions in pharmaceutical production and control. A significant portion of the CGMP regulations (21 CFR 211) pertain to the quality control laboratory and product testing. Good documentation practices are expected… Continue reading Good Documentation Practices for Laboratory Records