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All products intended for parenteral administration must be visually inspected for the presence of particulate matter as specified in Injections and Implanted Drug Products 1. Interpretation of Results 6 . However, if the test sample has issues resultant from low clarity or high viscosity (e.g., emulsions, colloids, and liposomal preparations), or produces air or gas bubbles, Method 1 is unsuitable and Method 2 should be used. 'pagnText' : 'tabPagingText',
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Common sources of particulates in packaging components are extractables and leachables, silicone oil, and glass delamination.
The guidance does not cover subvisible particulates or physical defects that products are typically inspected for along with inspection for visible particulates (e.g., container integrity flaws, fill volume, appearance of lyophilized cake/suspension solids). Interpretation of Results6. .tabFilterPattern {
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The new chapter is comprised of the following sub-chapters: 1. Optimized washing processes in a certified cleanroom, with packaging performed in a Zone 5 environment. Substandard medicines are a huge public health threat. PDA is also completing a technical report to provide guidance on difficult-to- inspect products, such as lyophilized powders, strongly colored solutions, and those packaged . gas bubbles, unintentionally present in the solutions. Visual inspection is a particles. },
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<1790> Visual Inspection of Injections [NEW] (USP39-NF34) REAGENTS, INDICATORS, AND SOLUTIONS . In Chapter 2 there are also general statements regarding the patient risk due to particulatematter with regards to the size and type of the particulate impurity and the patient's condition or age. .tabFilterPattern {
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References. 1.3 Defect Prevention 2. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. General Chapters: <1790> Visual Inspection of Injections (2021), US Pharmacopeia/National Formulary. The use of packaging components designed to meet high-quality standards can aid in reducing the risk of rejected drug products. text-align: left;
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