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E&L Study overview


USP General Chapter Updates:  


USP <1663> and <1664>

– Conducted a survey to identify stakeholder needs (Apr 2024)

– Intended to receive inputs and revise chapters

– Total 190 respondents  


New Chapter Proposals:

– To address special considerations for Leachable assessment in various drug products

– USP Subcommittee is currently working on 

• <1664.2> Leachable Chapter for Parenteral Drug Products [Tentative Timeline: FY 25 Q2] 

• <1664.3> Leachable Chapter for Ophthalmic Drug Products [Tentative Timeline: FY 25 Q3] 

• <1664.4> Leachable Chapter for Topical and Transdermal Drug Products [Tentative Timeline: FY 25 Q4] 

• <1664.5> Leachable Chapter for Oral Dosage forms [Tentative Timeline: FY 25 Q3]


Existing chapters to support E&Ls:

– <1663> Assessment of extractables associated with pharmaceutical packaging / delivery systems.

– <1664> Assessment of drug product leachables associated with pharmaceutical packaging / delivery systems.

– <1665> Characterization and qualification of plastic components and systems used to manufacture pharmaceutical drug products and biopharmaceutical drug substances and products

– <1664.1> Orally inhaled and nasal drug products (OINDPs).

– <381> Elastomeric components in injectable pharmaceutical product packaging / delivery systems

– Others (<87>, <88>, <665>, <661.1>, <661.2>, etc.,)



Safety = E&L Study 


E&L Study 의 목적은 의약품 포장이 안전하고 의약품에 부정적인 영향을 미치지 않는다는 것을 보증하는 것입니다. 이러한 맥락에서 inhaler 와 prefilled syringe 와 같은 의료기기도 1차 포장 시스템 (container closure system) 으로 간주됩니다.


추출물 (Extractables) : 추출물 연구를 위한 추출 시험조건에서, 추출용매로 추출될 수 있는 포장 및 전달시스템, 포장 구성요소(packaging component) 또는 포장 구성 재료(packing materials of construction) 에서 추출되는 유기 또는 무기 화학물질


 침출물 (Leachables) : 일반적인 저장 및 사용조건 또는 가속 안정성 시험 동안 용기 마개 시스템에서 “제형(formulation)” 으로 침출되는 유기 및 무기 화합물


- 침출물(leachables)은 환자에게 바로 투여될 수 있는 유기 또는 무기 화학물질입니다.




식품의약품안전처 고시 제2025–18호


「약사법」제52조제1항에 따른 「대한민국약전」(식품의약품안전처 고시 제2023-75호, 2023. 12. 13.)을 

다음과 같이 개정 고시합니다.


2025년 3월 27일

식품의약품안전처장


부 칙

제1조(시행일) 이 고시는 고시 후 3개월이 경과한 날부터 시행한다.

제2조(적용례) 이 고시는 고시 시행 이후 최초로 제조업자가 제조하거나 수입자가 수입한 의약품부터 적용한다.





(별첨4) 대한민국약전 일부개정고시(안) 변경대비표_[별표 6] 일반정보



00. 의약품 포장 및 전달 시스템에서의 추출물 평가

 

1. 목적


이 장에서는 의약품 포장 및 전달 시스템에서의 추출물 평가의 설계, 타당성 입증 및 수행을 위한 정보를 제공한다. 이 장에서는 추출물 평가의 주요 원칙을 설정하고, 각 부분에 대하여 실용적이고, 기술적인 측면을 기술한다. 이 장은 정보 제공의 목적으로, 일반적이고, 보편적으로 적용할 수 있도록 작성되었지만, 추출물 평가에 필요한 모든 상황을 고려하여 다룰 수 있는 특정 추출조건, 분석 절차, 혹은 특정 포장 및 전달 시스템 혹은 제형에 대한 필수 추출물 규격 및 허용 기준에 대해서는 제공하지 않는다.


추출물에 대한 일반적인 사항으로, 추출물 평가에 요구될 수 있는 모든 상황을 예상하고 다루는 것은 가능하지 않다. 개별 추출물 평가의 설계는 균형적인 과학, 신중한 자원의 할당 및 효과적인 위해 관리의 과정이다. 이러한 균형을 이루도록 하는, 의약품 제조업체의 책임이자 의무이며, 모든 해당 법률 및 규제 요구사항을 적절하게 고려해야 한다.


이 장에서 요약된 원칙과 대표적 사례는 과학적 접근에 대한 합의사항으로, 의약품 품목허가 신청을 위해추출물 평가가 필요한 모든 경우에 적용할 수 있다.


00. 의약품 포장 및 전달 시스템에서의 침출물 평가 

 

1. 목적


이 장에서는 의약품 포장 및 전달 시스템에서의 침출물 평가의 설계, 타당성 입증 및 수행을 위한 정보를 제공한다. 과학적으로 타당한 침출물 평가는 침출물이 잠재적으로 의약품 효능, 안전성 및 품질에 영향을 미칠 수 있으므로, 주로 의약품 포장 및 전달 시스템에서의 적합성을 확립하는 수단으로 제조업체 및 다양한 공급자에게 중요하다. 또한, 이러한 침출물 평가는 침출물의 발생 원인에 대한 정보를 제공하고 의약품 개발제조 과정에서 만들어지는 침출물을 평가하고 관리하는 방법을 제공할 수 있다.


이 장에서는 침출물 평가의 주요 원칙을 설정하고, 각 부분에 대하여 실용적이고, 기술적인 측면을 기술한다. 이 장에서는 특정 포장 및 전달 시스템 혹은, 제제에 대한 필수 침출물 규격 및 허용 기준을 제공하지 않으며, 침출물 평가가 필요한 모든 상황에 대해 기술하고 있지 않다. 침출물에 대한 일반적인 사항으로, 침출물 평가에 요구될 수 있는 모든 상황을 예상하고 다루는 것은 가능하지 않다.


개별 침출물 평가의 설계는 환자의 안전과 의약품 품질을 강조하면서 균형적인 과학, 신중한 자원의 할당 및 효과적인 위해 관리의 과정이다. 이러한 균형을 이루도록 하는 것은, 의약품 제조업체의 책임과 의무이며, 모든 해당 법률 및 규제 요구사항을 적절히 고려해야 한다.


이 장에서 요약된 원칙과 대표적 사례는 과학적 접근에 대한 합의사항으로, 의약품 품목허가 신청을 위해서 침출물 평가가 필요한 모든 경우에 적용할 수 있다.


대부분, 완제의약품 침출물 평가는 의약품 포장 시스템, 포장 구성요소포장 구성 재료에서 수행된 추출물 평가로부터 얻어진 지식을 기반으로 하거나 이를 통해 수행된다.




INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR HARMONISATION OF TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACEUTICALS FOR HUMAN USE

ICH HARMONISED GUIDELINE


Guideline for Extractables and leachables

Q3E


Draft version
Endorsed on 01 August 2025

Currently under public consultation




Table of Contents


1.       INTRODUCTION.. 1

2.       SCOPE. 1

3.       RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL OF EXTRACTABLES AND LEACHABLES. 2

3.1     General Principles 2

3.2     Risk Matrix as a Multifactorial Concept 4

3.3     Risk Assessment 6

3.4     Risk Control 6

3.4.1    Special Considerations 8

3.5     Documentation and Compliance. 9

3.6     Risk Review / Lifecyle Management 10

4.       CHEMICAL TESTING AND ASSESSMENT. 11

4.1     Prior Knowledge. 11

4.2     Component Selection. 12

4.3     Extractable Study. 12

4.3.1    Semi-Quantitative Extractables Study. 13

4.3.2    Quantitative Extractables Study. 14

4.4     Leachables Study. 14

4.5     Simulated Leachable Study. 15

4.6     Extractable and Leachable Correlation. 16

5.       ANALYTICAL EVALUATION THRESHOLD.. 17

5.1     Analytical Uncertainty Factor 18

6.       SAFETY ASSESSMENT. 18

6.1     General Principles 18

6.2     Leachables Classification. 20

6.3     Safety Assessment Process 21

6.4     Route Specific Considerations and Special Cases (Local Toxicity Concerns) 22

6.4.1    Ophthalmic Drug Products 23

6.4.2    Intracerebral, Intrathecal, Epidural Drug Products 23

6.4.3    Dermal Drug Products 23

6.4.4    Sensitization Potential 24

6.5     Considerations for ICH S9 Products 26

6.6     Content of Safety Assessment 26

7.       GLOSSARY.. 26

8.       REFERENCES. 28

Appendix 1: Typical workflows for E&L risk assessment and risk control. 29

Appendix 2: Types of Studies. 33

Appendix 3 AET Calculations. 34

Appendix 4: Potency Classes for Leachables. 36

Appendix 5: Methods for Establishing Exposure Limits. 41

Appendix 6: Monographs for Class 1 Leachables. 48


INTRODUCTION

Leachables are chemical entities that migrate from manufacturing components/systems, packaging or delivery device components into a drug product under the established manufacturing and labelled storage conditions. Extractables are chemical entities that are intentionally extracted from manufacturing components/systems, packaging or delivery device components under specified laboratory test conditions and thus are potential leachables.

This guideline presents a holistic framework and process for the assessment and control of leachable impurities to further expand the existing ICH guidelines on impurities, including impurities in new drug substances (ICH Q3A) and new drug products (ICH Q3B), residual solvents (ICH Q3C), and elemental impurities (ICH Q3D), as well as DNA reactive (mutagenic) impurities (ICH M7).  The framework of this guideline follows the principles of risk management as described in ICH Q9.  While the guideline includes materials characterization and process understanding, its primary purpose is to protect patient safety and product quality through assessment and control of leachables in the drug product. Due to rapid advances in materials engineering, device innovations, new manufacturing paradigms and novel therapeutic modalities, the aim is to provide principles and concepts that are forward looking within the scientific and regulatory landscape.


서론 (INTRODUCTION)

침출물(leachables)은 확립된 제조 조건과 표시된 저장 조건하에서 제조 구성요소/시스템, 포장재, 또는 전달(투여) 장치 구성요소로부터 의약품으로 이행(migrate)하는 화학적 실체(chemical entities)를 말한다. 추출물(extractables)은 지정된 실험실 시험 조건하에서 제조 구성요소/시스템, 포장재 또는 전달(투여) 장치 구성요소로부터 의도적으로 추출되는 화학적 실체로서, 따라서 잠재적 침출물(potential leachables)에 해당한다.

본 가이드라인은 침출 불순물(leachable impurities)의 평가와 관리를 위한 총체적(holistic) 프레임워크와 절차를 제시하며, 기존 ICH 불순물 가이드라인을 확장한다. 여기에는 신규 원료의약품 불순물(ICH Q3A), 신규 완제의약품 불순물(ICH Q3B), 잔류용매(ICH Q3C), 원소 불순물(ICH Q3D), 그리고 DNA 반응성(돌연변이원성) 불순물(ICH M7)이 포함된다. 이 가이드라인의 프레임워크는 ICH Q9에 기술된 위험관리 원칙을 따른다. 본 가이드라인은 재질(자재) 특성화(materials characterization)와 공정 이해(process understanding)를 포함하지만, 1차 목적은 의약품 내 침출물의 평가와 관리를 통해 환자 안전과 제품 품질을 보호하는 데 있다. 또한 재료공학의 급속한 발전, 기기 혁신, 새로운 제조 패러다임, 그리고 신규 치료 모달리티(therapeutic modalities)의 등장에 비추어, 과학적·규제적 환경에서 미래 지향적인 원칙과 개념을 제공하는 것을 목표로 한다.


SCOPE

The guideline applies to the risk assessment and control of leachables in new drug products, including cell and gene therapy products. Drug-device combination products that require marketing authorizations and meet the definition of pharmaceutical or biological products are also in scope.

Organic leachables are the primary focus of this guideline. Though recommended methodologies for elemental analysis are within the scope of this guideline, the safety assessment of elemental leachables are addressed by ICH Q3D and thus out of scope for this guideline.

The guideline also applies to approved products for any changes that are likely to impact the leachable profile or patient exposure such as those relating to formulation, manufacturing, dosing, and/or container closure system (i.e., life cycle management). This guideline is not intended to apply to extrinsic, extraneous or foreign substances resulting from product contamination or adulteration.

This guideline is not intended for herbal medicinal products and crude non-processed products of animal or plant origin. For these products in liquid dosage forms, regional expectations may apply.

This guideline is not intended for products used during clinical research stages of development. However, in cases of high risk to the patient, principles of this guideline may be applicable to support clinical studies.

Generally, radiopharmaceuticals are not considered in scope, unless there is a specific cause for concern.

The guideline does not apply to systems used in the manufacture or storage of excipients. Refer to Section 3.4.1 for special considerations regarding packaging components for liquid or semiliquid active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

적용 범위(SCOPE)

본 가이드라인은 세포·유전자 치료제를 포함한 신규 의약품에서의 침출물(leachables) 위험평가 및 관리에 적용된다. 시판허가(마케팅 허가)가 필요하고 의약품 또는 생물의약품의 정의에 해당하는 의약품‑의료기기 복합제품도 적용 범위에 포함된다.

본 가이드라인의 주된 초점은 유기(organic) 침출물이다. 원소 분석(elemental analysis)을 위한 권장 방법론은 본 가이드라인의 범위에 포함되지만, 원소성(금속 등) 용출물의 안전성 평가는 ICH Q3D에서 다루므로 본 가이드라인의 범위에는 포함되지 않는다.

또한 본 가이드라인은 이미 승인된 제품에도 적용되며, 제형, 제조, 투여(dosing) 및/또는 용기‑밀봉체 시스템(container closure system)과 관련된 변경 등 침출물 프로파일이나 환자 노출에 영향을 줄 가능성이 있는 변경(즉, 라이프사이클 관리)에 해당하는 경우에 적용된다. 본 가이드라인은 제품의 오염 또는 위·변조(adulteration)로 인해 발생하는 외인성, 외래 또는 이물성 물질에는 적용 의도가 없다.

본 가이드라인은 생약성 의약품과 동물 또는 식물 유래의 비가공(crude) 제품을 대상으로 하지 않는다. 다만 이러한 제품이 액상 제형인 경우에는 지역별 요구사항이 적용될 수 있다.

본 가이드라인은 개발 중 임상연구 단계에서 사용되는 제품을 대상으로 하지 않는다. 그러나 환자 위험이 높은 경우에는 임상연구를 지원하기 위해 본 가이드라인의 원칙을 적용할 수 있다.

일반적으로 방사성 의약품은 적용 범위에 포함되지 않으나, 특정한 우려 사유가 있는 경우는 예외로 한다.

본 가이드라인은 첨가제(excipients)의 제조 또는 저장에 사용되는 시스템에는 적용되지 않는다. 액상 또는 준액상(semiliquid) 원료의약품(API)의 포장 구성요소에 관한 특별 고려사항은 3.4.1절을 참조한다.


A. 출처·저작권 고지 (한국어)

본 페이지의 일부 내용은 ICH(International Council for Harmonisation) 문서에서 발췌·번역되었습니다.
원문: ICH Harmonised Guideline, Q3E. 이 콘텐츠는 ICH의 공개 라이선스 조건에 따라 사용되었습니다. 변경 사항: [예: 한국어 번역 및 요약]. ICH는 본 번역·요약을 보증하거나 후원하지 않습니다. ICH 로고는 본 페이지에 사용되지 않습니다. 

B. Attribution & Notices (English)

Portions of this page are adapted/translated from the ICH Harmonised Guideline, Q3E. Used under ICH’s public license with attribution. Changes: [e.g., Korean translation and summary]. This adaptation/translation is not endorsed or sponsored by ICH. The ICH logo is not used.

C. 비보증 고지

본 정보는 “있는 그대로(as is)” 제공되며 어떠한 보증도 하지 않습니다. 


〈1664〉 ASSESSMENT OF DRUG PRODUCT LEACHABLES ASSOCIATED WITH PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING/DELIVERY SYSTEMS


Leachables are foreign organic and inorganic chemical entities that are present in a packaged drug product because they have leached into the packaged drug product from a packaging/delivery system, packaging component, or packaging material of construction under normal conditions of storage and use or during accelerated drug product stability studies. Because leachables are derived from the packaging or delivery system, they are not related to either the drug product itself or its vehicle and ingredients. Leachables are present in a packaged drug product because of the direct action of the drug product on the source of the leachable.


Thus leachables are typically derived from primary and secondary packaging, because the primary and secondary packaging can serve as a barrier between the packaged drug product and other potential sources of foreign chemical entities (e.g., tertiary packaging and ancillary components). In certain circumstances, packaging may directly contact the patient under typical clinical conditions of use (e.g., the mouthpiece of a metered dose inhaler). As a result of this contact, patients may be exposed to leachables from the packaging without the action of the drug product. Leachables are typically a subset of extractables or are derived from extractables. Note that chemical entities can also migrate from packaging/delivery systems to patients via direct contact.  [Lechables와 같은 화학 물질들은 포장/전달 시스템에서 환자로 직접 접촉을 통해 이동할 수 있음.]


부연설명: 

침출물(Leachables)은 drug product의 포장 또는 전달 시스템으로부터 formulation으로 이동하는 다양한 화학 물질을 지칭합니다. 이러한 침출물은 포장 소재나 구성 요소의 화학적 반응으로 인해 formulation으로 이동할 수 있습니다. 침출물은 대부분 포장 또는 전달 시스템의 직접적인 영향 아래에서 발생하며, 이러한 물질들은 사용자나 환자에게 원치 않는 노출을 초래할 수 있습니다. 특히 포장이 환자와 직접 접촉하는 경우에는, 침출물로 인한 노출 위험이 더욱 증가합니다.


USP<1664>의 정의에 따르면, 침출물은 포장 또는 전달 시스템에서 비롯된 것으로, 약제 제품 자체나 그것의 성분과는 관련이 없습니다. 침출물은 약제 제품의 작용으로 포장 또는 전달 시스템에서 약제 제품으로 이동하는 물질들입니다. 따라서, 침출물은 주로 1차 및 2차 포장에서 비롯되며, 이러한 포장들은 약제 제품과 다른 외부 화학 물질들 간의 장벽 역할을 합니다. 그러나 침출물은 포장에서 직접 환자에게 이동할 수도 있습니다.


최근 발생한 recall 사례는 이러한 문제의 심각성을 더욱 강조합니다. Pfizer의 Lipitor, Johnson & Johnson 의 Tylenol 및 Depomed의 Glumetza와 관련된 recall 사례에서, 나무 팔레트에서 발생한 화학 물질인 2,4,6-tribromoanisole이 약물 제품에 침출되어 불쾌한 냄새를 유발한 것으로 밝혀졌습니다. 이 화학 물질은 나무 팔레트에 사용되는 방충제의 부산물로 알려져 있습니다.


TBA는 2,4,6-tribromoanisole의 약자입니다. 이는 나무 팔레트나 포장재에 사용되는 방충제의 부산물에서 발견될 수 있는 화학 물질로서, 때로는 약물 또는 식품 제품에 침출될 수 있습니다. 2,4,6-tribromoanisole은 특정한 양에서 소비될 때 일시적인 위장 질환을 일으킬 수 있습니다. TBA의 오염은 특히 나무 팔레트에서 나오는 냄새 또는 불쾌한 냄새의 주요 원인으로 알려져 있습니다. 


이러한 사례는 침출물이 단순히 포장재에서만 발생하는 것이 아니라, 2차, 3차 또는 4차 포장제에서도 발생할 수 있음을 보여줍니다. 따라서 침출물의 평가와 관리는 약제의 품질과 안전성을 보장하는 데 있어 중요한 고려사항이 되어야 합니다. TBA와 같은 침출물의 위험을 최소화하기 위해서는 적절한 품질 관리 및 테스트 프로토콜이 필요합니다.

“ LeachabLes are a subset of extractables but not all  Leachables are necessarily extractables. “

"침출물(Leachables)은 추출물(Extractables)의 부분집합이지만, 모든 침출물이 꼭 추출물인 것은 아니다."


see also "Migrants"


Genotoxic Impurities Analysis


Pharmaceutical genotoxic impurities analysis services delivered from our GMP labs to support the identification, quantification and control of genotox impurity levels in APIs or drug products to meet regulatory expectations



Genotoxic impurities (GI) analysis is critical to address the purity, safety and quality of drug substances or finished drug products related to potential genotoxic impurities. The ICH M7(R2), a genotoxic impurity guideline defines genotoxicity as “a broad term that refers to any deleterious change in the genetic material regardless of the mechanism by which the change is induced”. There are a range of sources of genotoxic impurities, contributed to reactive materials used in drug substances which have the capacity to interact with human DNA to cause mutations and cancer, even at extremely lowest levels. These substances include a group of potentially high potency mutagenic carcinogens which have “alerting structures” such as N-nitroso-, aflatoxin-like-, and alkyl-azoxy compounds.


Identifying GIs early in the drug development process and/or limiting genotoxic impurities at acceptable levels in the API or drug product, can avoid risks associated with drug safety and quality later in development and/or marketing authorisation, that could potentially lead to expensive recalls. A key example of this are nitrosamine impurities such as N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) which have been highlighted by the US FDA (2018) and other regulatory authorities as an area for concern.


Guidelines from drug regulatory authorities in both Europe and the United States of America (USA) require the control of GIs and potentially genotoxic impurities (PGIs) at parts per million levels in drug substances. Determination of genotoxic impurities at trace levels (lower than 0.01-0.03%) requires highly sensitive and specific analytical approaches that are suitable for the sample matrices of interest and ideally allow detection in the range of 1-to 5ppm.


Our GCP/GLP/GMP compliant laboratories provide genotoxic impurity testing services to detect and evaluate the potential of GIs for your API and/or drug substances which can support your product development from an early stage to market release. With scientists who are adept at method development and validation of suitable analytical procedures, we can overcome the challenges of low detection levels and difficult matrices. Using a range of technologies we can apply an orthogonal approach to ensure robust, specific and sensitive analysis.  Our comprehensive characterisation techniques include: 


  • High Performance Liquid Chromatography with (HPLC with UV/Vis detectors)
  • Gas Chromatography (GC) and GC-MS
  • Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)
  • Inductively-Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy
  • (ICP-OES) and Inductively- Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR)


As part of our comprehensive stability study capability, we examine degradation products under stressed conditions to help establish degradation pathways. Additionally, we offer highly sensitive and specific method development and validation expertise which is required to address the issues of genotoxic impurities including nitrosamines screening and quantification. 


Toxicological Risk Assessment
With many years of experience in toxicological risk assessments, our consultants conduct risk assessments to address the issues associated with exposure to genotoxic impurities and other substances of concern including residual solvents, process impurities, extractables & leachables, elemental impurities (ICH Q3D) and other substances that may find their way into a pharmaceutical product. 


Total Quality Assurance
Genotoxic impurity testing is one aspect of our global GMP and CMC laboratory services solutions which include pharmaceutical impurity analysis, stability testing, quality control (QC) and batch release testing. Bringing quality and safety to life, we offer Total Quality Assurance expertise to help you to meet and exceed quality, safety and regulatory standards.


Particulate Matter

in an Injectable Drug Product


Particulate contamination is a critical quality attribute for any pharmaceutical. In this case study, our expert, Dr Peter Muehlschlegel describes the steps of an investigation into the occurrence of foreign particulate matter (FPM) in a lyophilised drug product. The composition of FPM was identified through the application of microscopy and spectroscopy techniques which helped to confirm the origin of the particles. The insight from this study then helped to de-risk the production process in relation to FPM.


Standards of producing pharmaceutical products are described within the various pharmacopeias, that include routine test methods for particulates such as:


•  USP <787> Subvisible Particulate Matter in Therapeutic Protein Injections

•  USP <788> Particulate Matter in Injections

•  USP <789> Particulate Matter in Ophthalmic Solutions

•  USP <790> Visible Particulates in Injection / PharmEur 2.9.20. 

•  USP <1788> Methods for the Determination of Particulate Matter in Injections and Ophthalmic Solutions



Examples of particulate contamination we have helped clients resolve typically involve:


  • Extraneous particulates or fibers presenting as perhaps black specks within powder products or highly coloured material within a more lightly coloured product
  • Residuals from cleaning and maintenance
  • Particles observed upon dissolution or particles of different particle size and/or shape to the bulk of the material
  • Metal abrasion and corrosion leading to extraneous metal particles from pipes, pumps and vessels 
  • Particles stemming from process equipment (e.g. PTFE particles from filters, joints or gaskets)
  • Glass fragments caused by glass delamination or breakage
  • Biological matter of microbiological origin
  • Mineral particles where the manufacturing or geographic origin is important.
  • Rubber, silicone or other polymeric particles  or Teflon particles from filters, joints or gaskets



GMP-Compliant DNA Sequencing service


articulate Matter

in an Injectable Drug Product


Established cGMP Sanger sequencing service for release testing of regulated biological drugs as well as for validation of DNA-based diagnostic tests/devices for market clearance applications. Whether you wish to make a European or FDA-level submissions, quality system has been set up to meet the most stringent quality requirements from regulatory authorities worldwide.

Features and Benefits

Applications

High Quality
  • 2-fold or 4-fold coverage sequencing service available
  • All analyses performed according to GMP requirements
  • Guaranteed accuracy of final data >99.999% per base
  • Quality assurance statement (ISO/IEC 17025 (STS 429) and GMP Swissmedic 20-0362)

Accurate
  • Fast turnover time due to in-house synthesis of primers
  • Plasmid isolations under GMP conditions for GMP samples
Professional Project Handling
  • Each project is guided by a designated study director
  • Evaluation of each chromatogram
  • Sequence verification against a known reference sequence including mutation detection or de novo sequencing
Reporting & Documentation
  • Assembly of sequence data and detailed sequencing strategy reporting
  • Extended GMP project reporting
  • Archiving of samples and data for 10 years (longer times available on request)

Experience
  • Experienced with the management of GMP projects for international major pharmaceutical companies


GMP Biologics Lot Release
  • Sanger sequencing is applied as QC for final lot release of plasmid DNA and viral products used for biologics manufacturing
DNA/RNA identity and stability studies
  • Sanger sequencing is used for identity and stability tests of various cell banks, plasmids, viruses and vaccines
Genetic testing for preclinical and clinical testing
  • Sanger sequencing is utilized as “Gold Standard” method to analyze clinical trial samples (e.g. for SNP detection) or to validate assays to be used in preclinical or clinical trials
Validation of in vitro DNA-based diagnostic assays
  • Sanger sequencing is used as “Gold Standard” method to validate nucleic acid based diagnostic assays or devices for regulatory clearance.



Saint-Gobain

Silicone pump tubing


Benefit : 

Low spallation 

Accutate


for Final fill


Low Spallation

Sani-Tech® SPT-60L has the lowest spallation (number of particles and area of particles) across multiple dispensing cycles among the various silicone pump tubing evaluated.

Sani-Tech® SPT-60L


Pump Tubing for

High Accuracy Applications

Features / Benefits

•Long Pump Life

•Low Spallation

•Accurate and Consistent Dispensing

•Full Extractables Report per BioPhorum  Operations Group (BPOG) Protocol

•Technical Dossier Available

•Available with ValPlusTM Certification  (See page 4 for more details)

Typical Applications

•Final Fill

•Extended Duration Pumping

•Precision Pumping

Video: ValPlus™ - Enhanced Tubing Validation

ValPlus™ is an enhanced validation package offered on Saint-Gobain Life Sciences tubing which provides certification that bioburden, endotoxin and particulate criteria are met. This may allow for reduced validation at the bioprocessing facility, which increases speed to market and reduces validation costs.








Saint-Gobain KOREA Life Science Agency

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A world leader in the development and integration of innovative materials and components, we create customized single-use solutions for the biopharmaceutical and cell therapy markets. Through our unparalleled technological expertise and worldwide resources, we develop integrated solutions for critical fluid management to meet your evolving needs.

Fluid Transfer

Filtration

Single-Use Assemblies

Containment


Custom design example for overmolding and Single use assembly

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