PDA 417 Introduction to Visual Inspection

Baltimore, MD
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Program Highlights

This training course covers the fundamentals of visual inspection and their application to injectable products. It will be a combination of lecture/discussion and hands-on exercises used to develop and practice practical inspection skills. The skills developed through this training course may be applied to both manual human inspection and automated machine inspection.

During this training course, you will learn about patient risks associated with particles in injections; global compendial and regulatory requirements and expectations; inspection techniques for visible particles and container closure defects; critical quality parameters for manual, semi-automated and automated inspection methods; light measurement and control; key elements of a visual inspection program; and inspection lifecycle development.

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PDA Visual Inspection Training Courses

  1. Identify applicable international regulatory and compendial requirements for visual inspection
  2. Apply the critical parameters which must be controlled for reproducible inspection results
  3. Use appropriate statistical tools to assess and compare inspection methods
  4. Develop consistent validation strategies for visual inspection processes and equipment

Standard Pricing

Standard Member Price

$2,499

GovernmentMember Only

$1,749

Health AuthorityMember Only

$1,749

AcademicMember Only

$1,749

Non-Member

$2,999

See Qualifying Criteria for Member Types.

GROUP REGISTRATION DISCOUNT: Register 3 people from the same organization as a group (at the same time) for the event and receive the 4th registration free. Other discounts cannot be applied.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: PDA will send you a confirmation letter within one week of payment being received. You must have this confirmation letter to be considered enrolled in a PDA event. If you have submitted a purchase order or requested an invoice, please be advised that a credit card guarantee is needed. PDA reserves the right to modify the material or speakers/trainers without notice or to cancel an event. If an event is cancelled, registrants will be notified by PDA immediately and will receive a credit (registration fee paid). PDA will not be responsible for any costs incurred by registrants due to cancellation. Please note that the attendee list is shared with attendees, trainers, and exhibitors and may be used to follow up on specific areas of interest after the event. Video, photo, and audio recordings are prohibited at all PDA events.

CANCELLATION: If a cancellation request is received 30 days before the event, a credit (registration fee paid minus a 200.00 USD/EUR processing fee) will be given. No credits will be given for cancellation requests received less than 30 days before the event. Cancellation requests must be emailed to [email protected].

Day 1

Training courses generally run from 8:30 to 16:00 each day unless noted on the agenda. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

PLEASE READ  PDA is not affiliated or contracted with any outside hotel contracting company. If someone other than PDA or the PDA chosen hotel contacts you suggesting that they represent any PDA event, they do not. It is PDA's recommendation that you book your hotel directly through the official PDA chosen hotel that is listed on our web site.

Rate: $229 USD for single/double occupancy, plus state and local taxes
Cut-Off Date: Monday, 20 March 2023 (after this date the discounted PDA rate is no longer guaranteed)
Check-In: 16:00
Check-Out: 11:00

Reservations
Online: 
Click on the reservation link above
Phone: +1 (410) 528-1234, make sure to give the PDA Group Code, G-PRDA, to receive the discounted conference rate

Individual Cancellation
48 hours prior to 23:59 local time the day of arrival or 1 night fee. Obtaining and canceling hotel reservations is the responsibility of the meeting participant. Individuals will be responsible for payment of their own cancellation fees.

Experience an exceptional stay at the Baltimore Inner Harbor hotel designed for business and vacation travelers. Discover a unique blend of urban luxury and local hospitality with stylish rooms and suites that give you a sense of home and tech savvy enhancements that keep you productive. The convenient location makes it easy to walk to area museums, historic landmarks and attractions like the National Aquarium and Camden Yards. Enjoy what happens when convenience meets charm at Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor.

How to Get Here
By Air Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is approximately 12 miles (20km) from the hotel and all major carriers service this airport. Taxi fares from BWI are approximately $35 one way, not including tip, and will take about 20 minutes.
By Car Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor is located at 300 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Both valet and self-parking are available.