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Technical Report No. 41 (Revised): Virus Retentive Filtration, provides a summary of best practices for utilization of virus filtration in process development and manufacturing. The document explains what virus filters are and where they can be used in current and emerging bioprocesses. Recommendations …

This technical report presents a holistic approach for performing a microbiological investigation. It provides a framework to assist with focusing on the investigational areas that may contain or contribute to the root cause of data deviations, such as sampling, test methodology, and suitability of the …

This technical report provides guidance for establishing a quality management system for distribution of all types of temperature-sensitive medicinal and pharmaceutical products. This guidance covers the shipping site, where the product is prepared for transportation, and the shipment of the …

This technical report is a consensus-based resource surrounding the challenges encountered in using complex package systems and introduces important elements to consider in decision-making. It also offers an examination of the technologies available for package integrity testing not yet established by …

Visual inspection of filled injectable products is an important part of the control strategy of the manufacturing process. It offers a means to improve quality by removing noncompliant units and provides information to drive continuous process improvement. This technical report addresses test and inspection …

The concepts presented in PDA Technical Report No. 60-3 (TR 60-3): Process Validation: A Lifecycle Approach Annex 2: Biopharmaceutical Drug Substances Manufacturing are intended to assist in the design and implementation of globally compliant validation programs to ensure process reproducibility and …

PDA Technical Report No. 13-2 (TR 13-2) Fundamentals of an Environmental Monitoring Program Annex 1: Environmental Monitoring of Facilities Manufacturing Low Bioburden Products, is an addendum to PDA Technical Report No. 13 (TR 13, Revised 2014): Fundamentals of an Environmental Monitoring Program, which …

This Points to Consider document was developed as part of the PDA/BioPhorum Sterilizing Filtration Quality Risk Management Consortium. It provides the reader with points to consider on how to best implement and execute a pre-use/post-sterilization integrity test (PUPSIT) of the final sterilizing grade …

Focusing on important regulatory and technical updates surrounding isolator design, validation, and operations for aseptic processing, this Points to Consider addresses two primary types of isolators - open and closed - and is intended to support identification and use of modern technology. It does not …

The purpose of this technical report is to describe the proven, successful principles used and measures that can be taken to mitigate the risk of contamination by viruses and to provide guidance in effective preparation and response should such an event occur in manufacturing processes using in vitro …

El monitoreo ambiental es complementario a un programa de aseguramiento de esterilidad y es usado para evaluar la efectividad de controles microbianos utilizados en la fabricación de productos farmacéuticos estériles. PDA publicó por primera vez una guía sobre monitoreo ambiental en forma de Reporte …

This Technical Report aims to describe the underlying mechanisms and contributing factors of LER, summarize the potential clinical impact of the LER phenomenon, present guidelines for developing LER hold-time study design, and provide strategies for the mitigation of LER. Available to download. Prior …

This TR focuses on the development of a risk-based control strategy adapted to cell-based therapy that can mitigate the risk of generating a product of poor quality. Available to download. Prior to purchase please view the download instructions and Terms of Usage. Format: PDF (1 file 3.45 MB) Click …

PDA’s newly revised PDA Technical Report No. 56, Revised 2016 Application of Phase-Appropriate Quality System and cGMP to the Development of Therapeutic Protein Drug Substance provides an overview of the ideal state for broad good manufacturing practices (GMPs) throughout the product lifecycle and as …

PDA's newly released Technical Report No. 76 (TR 76) Identification and Classification of Nonconformities in Elastomeric Closures and Aluminum Seals for Parenteral Packaging provides a building block for developing a comprehensive specification for elastomeric components and aluminum seals. It offers …

PDA's newly released Technical Report No. 75 (TR 75) Consensus Method for Rating 0.1µm Mycoplasma Reduction Filters describes a consensus filter challenge test for standardizing test parameters across laboratories. This report educates users and filter manufacturers about best practices for mycoplasma …

This technical report provides guidance in the design, development, controls, procedures, validation, regulatory submission and implementation of reprocessing procedures for biopharmaceutical manufacturing. It focuses on recombinant biopharmaceutical products, including proteins and polypeptides produced …

PDA Technical Report No. 73 (TR 73) Prefilled Syringe User Requirements for Biotechnology Applications discusses the requirements for the 1 mL long glass prefilled syringe (PFS) for biotechnology applications.Over the past decade, a large number of subcutaneously injected biotechnology drug products …

PDA Technical Report No. 72 (TR 72) Passive Thermal Protection Systems for Global Distribution: Qualification and Operational Guidance discusses the qualification and operational handling of passive thermal protection systems (TPS) for temperature-controlled distribution of pharmaceutical and biological …

Technical Report No. 71, Emerging Methods for Virus Detection describes and critically assesses methods currently used for the detection of potential adventitious viruses in biomedicinal products and their production processes. It also details new methods that have emerged as a result of technological …