PDA An Introduction to Visual Inspection: A Hands-On Training Course Spring Edition 2026
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This training course covers the fundamentals of visual inspection methods and their application to injectable products. The detection and identification of visible particles is a key part of the course content, though container and closure defects are discussed as well. Students combine classroom review of current regulatory requirements and inspection methods with hands-on laboratory exercises to develop and practice practical inspection skills. The skills developed through this combination of classroom and laboratory exercises may be applied to manual human inspection, semi-automated and automated machine inspection methods. This is also an excellent opportunity to discuss your specific inspection questions and; challenges with expert instructors.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed specifically for:
- Injectable Drug Product Manufacturing Professionals and Management
- Quality Professionals and Management
- Validation and Manufacturing Engineers
- Technical Support Staff
- Product Development Scientists
- Inspection Equipment Manufacturers
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
- Understand current global regulatory and compendial requirements for visual inspection
- Understand patient risk associated with visible particles in injections
- Implement a technically sound and compliant inspection process
- Assess inspection performance
Program Highlights
The training course covers the fundamentals of visual inspection methods and their application to injectable products.
Agenda
Discover What's Happening Each Day
Thursday, 21 May 2026
9:00
Welcome and Introduction
- Why We Inspect
- Patient Safety
- Regulatory Requirements
- Compendial Requirements
10:30
Coffee Break
11:00
Inspection Methods and Technologies
- Critical Parameters (lighting, time, contrast and motion)
- Manual Visual Inspection (MVI)
- Semi-Automated Visual Inspection (SAVI)
- Automated Visual Inspection (AVI)
12:30
Lunch Break
13:30
Particle Identification
14:30
Laboratory Exercise: Manual Visual Inspection
- Light Measurement
- Assessment effect of changing critical Variables
- Time (10 sec vs. 20 sec)
- Lighting (2,500 lux vs. 1,250 lux)
- Motion/Agitation (with vs. without)
15:30
Coffee Break
16:00
Continue Laboratory Exercise
17:30
Wrap-up Discussion / Q&A
18:00
End of Training Course Day 1
Friday, 22 May 2026
9:00
Inspection Data Review
- From the previous day’s laboratory exercise
10:00
Defect Classification Strategies
- Risk classification definitions
- Critical, Major, and Minor defects
10:30
Coffee Break
11:00
Acceptance Sampling
- Sampling Plan Variables
- Sample SizeTime
- AQL and UQL
- Common Standards
- ANSI/ASQ Z1.4
- ISO 2859
12:00
Inspector Selection and Qualification
- Vision Screening
- Initial Training
- Initial Qualification
- Requalification
12:30
Lunch Break
13:30
Inspection Strategies
- Reinspection
- 2-Stage Inspection
- Focused inspection
- Empty Vial Inspection
14:00
Inspection Validation
- Inspection performance Assessment
- Knapp Method
- Acceptance Criteria
14:30
Coffee Break
15:00
Mythbusting
- Common misperceptions in visual inspection
15:30
Wrap-up Discussion / Q&A
16:30
End of Training Course
Location and Travel
Venue Details and Accommodations
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Croke Park Conference Center
Jones' Road, DrumcondraDublin, Ireland D03 E5Y8 Ireland
Reservation Instructions
The Croke Park Hotel - The Doyle Collection
Jones' Road
Dublin 3
D03 E5Y8, Ireland
PDA recommends the reservation at the following hotel
The Croke Park Hotel - The Doyle Collection
Jones' Road
Dublin 3
D03 E5Y8, Ireland
PDA Europe has reserved a limited number of rooms until 06 April 2026.
Book your room at the PDA Group Rate via e-mail [email protected] or call the hotel under: +353 18714550 using the Booking Reference: PDAE180526
Registration
Pricing Options
Standard Registration
Member Price
€2,200Non-Member
€2,350
ALL PRICES IN EURO (EUR), EXCLUDING VAT.
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