Technical Report No. 30: Parametric Release of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Products Sterilized with Moist Heat

Bethesda, MD
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This training course is designed to benefit organizations that are pursuing development of a parametric release moist heat sterilization program as well as organizations seeking to improve conventional moist heat sterilization programs. This lecture and discussion training course will provide an introduction and overview of parametric release, which is based on the sterilization program principles summarized in the 2012 Revision of PDA Technical Report No. 30: Parametric Release of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Products Sterilized with Moist Heat.

Global parametric release requirements will be summarized along with best demonstrated practices that can be utilized to efficiently comply with these requirements. Topics will include the history of parametric release, limitations of the sterility test, sterilization science (microbiology and thermal science), essential elements of a parametric release program, recommended submission content and a workshop on the application of quality risk management.

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PDA Sterilization Training Courses

  1. Describe the limitations of the Sterility Test in the disposition of sterile products
  2. List the prerequisites and requirements for parametric release
  3. Explain and implement the essential elements of a Parametric Release Program
  4. Discuss the recommended content of parametric release submission documentation for regulatory agency approval
  5. Utilize risk assessment to mitigate potential sterility risks to strengthen the moist heat sterilization program
Event Location
PDA Training and Research Institute
4350 East West Highway, Suite 110, Bethesda, MD Get Directions

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Standard Pricing

Standard Member Price

$1,399

GovernmentMember Only

$979

Health AuthorityMember Only

$979

AcademicMember Only

$979

Non-Member

$1,679

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.

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Day 1

An agenda will be available soon. Training courses generally run from 8:30 to 16:00 each day. Breakfast will not be provided, but lunch will be provided.

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PDA Training and Research Institute

4350 East West Highway, Suite 110
Bethesda, MD , USA

The following hotels are located near the training course location:

Hilton Garden Inn
7301 Waverly Street
Bethesda, MD 20814

Hyatt Regency Bethesda
One Bethesda Metro Center
Bethesda, MD 20814

Residence Inn Marriott Bethesda Downtown
7335 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bethesda
8120 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814


Please visit the hotel’s website for more information.

How to Get Here
By Air

The Washington/Bethesda area is serviced by the following airports: Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

By Car

There is a parking garage located at the training course location. The fee is $12/day. Please do not leave your car in the parking garage past 6:00 p.m. as both the building and parking garage access doors are locked.