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This Supplement was prepared by PDA Aseptic Processing Task Force . The document represents over 18
months of dedicated work by the Task Force members. It presents the issues
framed as problem statements with both a recommendation and a rationale for the
recommendation provided.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents: I. Physical
Environment
Topic A: Airflow Velocity
Topic B: Airflow Patterns
Topic C: Grade A Environment Over Cappers
Topic D: Differential Pressure
Topic E: Testing of HEPA Filters
Topic F: HEPA Filter Patching II. Environmental
Monitoring
Topic A: Setting Alert and Action Levels
Topic B: Environmental Monitoring Alert & Action Levels
Topic C: Environmental Monitoring - Relationship to Batch Release
Topic D: Continuous vs Intermittent Environmental Monitoring
Topic E: Investigation/Documentation of Environmental Monitoring Excursions
Topic F: Location and Frequency of Non-Viable Air Monitoring
Topic G: Location and Frequency of Viable Air Monitoring
Topic H: Surface Monitoring for Viables
Topic I: Identification of Environmental Isolates
Topic J: Growth Promotion Testing of Environmental Media
Topic K: Incubation Temperatures for Environmental Monitoring Samples
III. Validation (Process Simulation)
Topic A: Acceptance Criteria
Topic B: Duration of Process Simulations vs Production
Topic C: Incubation Temperatures
Topic D: Incubation of Normally Excluded Units
Topic E: Incubate All Filled Vials - Non-Integral Units
Topic F: Process Simulation Reconciliation
Topic G: Invert Units at the Half Way Point During Incubation
Topic H: Growth Promotion
Topic I: Aerobic vs Anaerobic
Topic J: When does Process Simulation Start?
Topic K: Fill Volume
Topic L: Interventions - Type and Number
Topic M: Video Recording - Raw Data
Topic N: Invalidation of Process Simulation
Topic O: Number of Process Simulation Runs Required
Topic P: Infrequently Used Lines IV. Personnel
Topic A: Glove Monitoring
Topic B: Aseptic Personnel Qualification Program
Topic C: Aseptic Processing Area Access Control
Topic D: Performance of Environmental Monitoring
Topic E: Supervision in the Aseptic Processing Area
Topic F: Personnel Monitoring Frequency
Topic G: Sterile Gown Usage
Topic H: Occupancy in the Aseptic Processing Area
Topic I: Use of Respirators in Aseptic Processing Areas V.
Material Transfer
Topic : Entry of Equipment and Material into the Aseptic Processing Area
VI. Cleaning and Disinfection
Topic A: Disinfection Program
Topic B: Sterilization of Disinfectants and Cleaning Agents
Topic C: Decontamination of Cleaning Equipment, Mechanic's Tools, and
Ancillary Supplies Glossary of Terms