GMP Pre-sterilized Packaging Material - Live Online Training Requirements and Challenges for RTU / RTS Products

GMP Pre-sterilized Packaging Material - Live Online Training

Course No 20178

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ECA-Member*: EUR 1090,--
Regular Fee*: EUR 1190,--
EU/GMP Inspectorates*: EUR 595,--
APIC Member Discount*: EUR 1140,--

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Speakers

Dr Bettine Boltres, West Pharmaceutical Services, Germany
Markus Heinz, Syntegon, Germany
Dr Rainer Kahlich, GMP/GDP Inspector, Germany
Horst Koller, HK Packaging, Switzerland
Sergio Cuevas Luján, Boehringer Ingelheim, Spain
Aaron Mertens, STERIS, USA

Objectives

In this live online course, you will learn which requirements apply for pre-sterilized packaging material (e.g., ready-to-use, readyto- sterilize). You get to know all aspects of the GMP manufacture of pre-sterilized products (e.g., vials, stoppers) that influence the the quality of the final product. In addition, practice-oriented presentations and case studies will guide you through the relevant requirements on qualification / validation, and controls for pre-sterilized materials, including impact of the new EU GMP Annex 1.

Background

Currently there is a growing demand in the development of presterilized packaging materials (e.g. ready-to-sterilize, ready-touse) for several enhanced Biotech applications. However, new GMP requirements for the sterile packaging material (e.g. regarding validation of the sterilization procedure) apply with the revised EU GMP Annex 1 entitled “Manufacture of Sterile Medicinal Products”, which provides guidance on the approaches to sterilization of products, equipment and packaging components. All sterilization processes should be validated.
 
Annex 1, Scope: The manufacture of sterile products covers a wide range of sterile product types (active substance, excipient, primary packaging material and finished dosage form).
 
This event will therefore deal with the current discussions and trends in the manufacture of GMP pre-sterilized packaging materials: GMP requirements for sterilization of packaging materials
  • GMP requirements for sterilization of packaging materials / devices
  • Selection of a suitable sterilization method
  • Critical process parameters (CPPs) that should be considered in qualification and / or routine processing
  • Validation strategy
  • Requirements for suppliers
Validated loading patterns should be established for all sterilization processes and load patterns should be subject to periodic revalidation. Maximum and minimum loads should also be considered as part of the overall load validation strategy. The validity of the sterilizing process should be reviewed and verified at scheduled intervals based on risk.
The presentations will be provided in a practice-oriented way from the different viewpoints of authorities, suppliers of packaging materials / devices / services (including sterilization activities), and the pharmaceutical industry.

Target Group

This online event is designed for employees working in the pharmaceutical industry (including drug device combination products), for suppliers of packaging materials & devices and to all who have to deal with the manufacture, control and release of packaging materials for aseptic processing. They key areas are
  • Sterile Productionƒ
  • Packaging material / Device developmentƒ
  • Manufacturing / Processing / Assemblingƒ
  • Quality Controlƒ
  • Quality Assuranceƒ

Technical Requirements

For our Live Online Training Courses and Webinars, we use Cisco WebEx, one of the leading suppliers of online meetings. At https://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

GMP Aspects / Implications of the New Annex 1
  • Regulatory expectations
  • What´s new in Annex 1? (relevant aspects for packaging materials)
  • Requirements for supplier qualification of pre-sterilized packaging material manufacturers
  • Issues in inspections
Selection of a Sterilization Method
  • Type of Packaging Materials
  • Different Sterilization Methods
  • Pros and Cons
Packaging Design and Management of Pre-sterilized Packaging Material
  • Design Aspects – What need to be considered?
  • How to handle packaging materials for aseptic processing
Q&A Session 1
 
Validation of a Sterilization Procedure
  • Critical Process Parameters (CPPs)
  • Validation Strategy
  • Validation of loading patterns
  • Revalidation
A Suppliers‘ Perspective on EU GMP Annex I Requirements
  • A Suppliers‘ Perspective on EU GMP Annex I Requirements
  • Appropriate primary packaging components and adequate primary packaging material selection
  • How can this support pharmaceutical companies in complying with the respective requirements laid out in EU GMP Annex I?
Decontamination of Pre-Sterilized Containers (including Case Study)
  • What is the ideal process for transferring ready-to-use (RTU) vials into the fill & finish area of an isolator?
  • Effects of Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) on pre-sterilized glass and plastic vials
  • VHP as a technology for proper outer decontamination of RTU packaging material
Q&A Session 2

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