COMMENT The FDA published last Wednesday (July 25, 2012) a multipage Warning Letter to Sanofi Pasteur’s facilities in Toronto, Canada and Marcy l’Etoile, France. This Warning letter followed extensive GMP audits of both facilities between March 19 – April 2, 2012 (France) and April 10 and April 25, 2012 (Canada). Within the Warning Letter are issues relating to the … [Read more...]
USP MICROBIAL REQUIREMENTS LACKING FOR MONOGRAPHS FOR PURIFIED WATER AND WATER FOR INJECTION
COMMENT Often during webinars and seminars, the question is raised regarding the specifications for Purified Water (PW) and Water for Injection (WFI). The USP has responded with an explanation as part of their series on Microbiological Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Please read below to learn more about how one should develop … [Read more...]
USP FAQ – HOW ARE MICROBIAL LIMITS AND OBJECTIONABLE (SPECIFIED) MICROORGANISMS DETERMINED
COMMENT A question that is frequently asked during consulting, webinars and seminars is how does one choose appropriate microbial limits, especially with non-sterile raw materials, intermediates and final products. The USP Microbiological Expert Committee has considered this issue and provided Guidance. Please read their considerations below. In determining the appropriate … [Read more...]
FDA Safety Communication: Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) Sterrad Cyclesure 24 Biological Indicators — Revised Expiration Dates
Date Issued: July 3, 2012 Medical and Surgical Specialties: General Surgery, Surgical Technology, and any specialty that uses devices that must be sterilized at low temperatures Device: The Sterrad Cyclesure 24 Biological Indicator, manufactured by Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), is a product used periodically to monitor and confirm the microbicidal effectiveness of the … [Read more...]
PYROGEN AND ENDOTOXIN TESTING: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (06/12) JUST ISSUED
The FDA just published their final Guidance for Industry Pyrogen and Endotoxin Testing: Questions and Answers. FDA has determined that previously published USP and AAMI documents describing methods and calculation of pyrogen and endotoxin testing limits provide industry with appropriate information. However, because the compendial chapters and standards do not address certain … [Read more...]
