Medical Devices / Diagnostics

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 483s 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

Introduction to Product Claims Development and Support

Differentiating claims are often key to successful OTC and CPG products. Consumer awareness of products is based on these labels and advertising claims that need to be both consumer meaningful and grounded in adequate scientific support. Agencies like the US-FDA, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and even TV networks have established requirements and guidelines on… Continue reading Introduction to Product Claims Development and Support

Combination Product Risk Management Principles: 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 bth in-house and contract manufacturing, or is a truly virtual company. Part 1 of this will define and apply recognized risk management principles in the identification of required GMP’s and… Continue reading Combination Product Risk Management Principles: Part 1

The Art and Science of Product Claims

Product Claims explain what a product does, how it works, and why consumers should believe your message and purchase your product. Not surprisingly, differentiating product claims are often key to successful over-the-counter (OTC) and consumer packaged goods (CPG) products. Successful products include label and advertising claims that are understandable and compelling to consumers AND supported… Continue reading The Art and Science of Product Claims

Competitive Intelligence in Product Development

Consider any successful product or service, and it is highly likely its benefits and differentiation were informed by competitive intelligence. Without it, the product or service may fail and soon disappear from the shelf. Competitive intelligence can literally make that much of a difference. This training course will introduce the discipline of competitive intelligence and… Continue reading Competitive Intelligence in Product Development

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

Handling OOS Test Results and Completing Robust Investigations

It was the Barr Decision in the early 1990s that first coined the term Out-of-Specification (OOS). Since that landmark case, pharmaceutical companies, both drug and biologicals, have had to perform adequate investigations whenever an OOS result was obtained through laboratory testing. In the nearly 30 years since then, FDA continues to cite companies for not… Continue reading Handling OOS Test Results and Completing Robust Investigations

Basics of Microbiology

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 Microbiology

Requirements for Aseptic Techniques and 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 483’s that relates to Sterilization and Sterility Assurance processes shows that there are deficiencies associated with these key processes… Continue reading Requirements for Aseptic Techniques and Practices