Live Online Conference - Control of Parenterals - Container-/Closure-Integrity Testing

Live Online Conference - Control of Parenterals - Container-/Closure-Integrity Testing

Course No 18277

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Speakers

Dr Martin Becker, IDT Biologika
Martin Dearden, ECA Visual Inspection Group
Dr Helmut Gaus, WinSol, previously Boehringer Ingelheim
Roland Koch, Gasporox
Felix Krumbein, Roche
Christof Langer, OSConsulting
Dr Daniel Müller, GMP-Inspector
Dr Tobias Posset, Roche
Dr Brian Turnquist, Boon Logic

Objectives

Different products and different container types require different testing methods: this event aims at giving an overview of the different CCI testing systems which are applied during production and as part of the quality control system. Apart from technical aspects the regulatory requirements on CCI testing will be highlighted as well as the applicability of inline and offline testing.

Background

An intact container closure system, which is the sum of packaging components that protect the dosage form, is the pre-requisite for a safe and sterile drug product. The CC system protects the product from microbial contamination and also from exposure to gases or water vapour or the loss of solvent. Container Closure integrity testing is therefore a regulatory requirement and it is part of the whole life cycle of a sterile drug product.
 
Initially this testing was performed as part of the initial development of the packaging system and the system’s suitability verified in stability studies including on-going stability. Over the years, the expectation was raised to perform batch by batch verification with latest trends to 100% inline or offline testing wherever possible.
 
We will discuss and answer questions like:
  • What are the current and upcoming GMP- and compendial requirements in the US / EU / RoW?
  • Will container closure integrity testing change to 100% inline testing?
  • What does the Annex 1 require?
  • How do we have to define’ tight’?
  • Which testing technologies are available and suitable?
  • Is blue dye testing still a standard? And how does modern blue dye testing look like?
  • CCI testing of prefilled syringes
  • CCI testing of lyo & liquid vials
  • CCI testing of ampoules

Target Group

This conference is directed at specialists and executives from the areas engineering and production and QA dealing with the implementation and operation of systems for the container/closure-integrity testing of sterile medicinal products.

Technical Requirements

For our webinars, we use Cisco WebEx, one of the leading suppliers of online meetings. At http://www.webex.com/test-meeting.html you can check if your system meets the necessary requirements for the participation at a WebEx meeting and at the same time install the necessary plug-in. Please just enter your name and email address for the test. If the installation is not possible because of your rights for the computer system, please contact your IT department. WebEx is a standard nowadays and the necessary installation is fast and easy.

Programme

Container Closure Integrity Testing of Sterile Drug Products – Requirements, Expectations and Exaggerations
  • Container Closure Integrity during development, qualification and stability testing
  • Regulatory, Pharmacopoeial and GMP requirements
  • System integrity versus container damages
  • Patient risks – do we need batch by batch testing?
  • Industrial best practices
Expectations of a GMP-Inspector regarding to Container/Closure Integrity Testing
  • Regulatory documents on container / closure integrity testing (an overview)
  • Testing methods for CCIT & validation strategies
  • Current situation on CCIT in pharmaceutical industry & challenges
  • Inspection findings & experience
Overview of Container/Closure Integrity Testing Technologies
The presentation gives a complete overview of the different aspects of leak testing to do CCIT in the pharmaceutical production. The systems presented can be used for the CCIT of vials, ampoules, syringes, BFS, IV bags, blisters etc.
  • Leak, leak rate and the relevant physical units
  • Leak test methods
  • - Pressure change methods (vacuum, pressure and LFC)
    • Head Space Analysis using TDLAS
    • Helium Leak Test and other Mass Spectroscopy Systems
    • High Voltage Leak Detection (HVLD)
    • Force Sensing Technology
  • Capabilities and examples of the different methods
  • How to select the right method
  • How to generate positive controls
Case Study: 100% Testing of Vials
  • System setup
  • Validation
  • Routine operation
100% inline CCI Testing of Ampoules
  • High Voltage inline testing: method description
  • Integration in the production process
  • Limits of the System
  • Qualification of the System
  • Validation
  •  Routine Operation
Integrity Testing of Prefilled Syringes
  • Sampling plan
  • He-leak testing
  • Limitations of the He-leakage test
  • Cross validation with mCCI

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