The slightest error or misuse of equipment could lead to an expensive risk, delay manufacturing of a product and minimize the amount of sales. It is necessary to have all items involved in the manufacturing process go through a qualification test. Equipment qualification is extremely critical. Qualification needs to be documented and recorded for both…
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Greenpark Compounding Pharmacy Ophthalmic Recall
Greenpark Compounding Pharmacy produced and distributed compounded products from Prescription Labs Inc. nationwide. These products are intended to be sterile and could be life-threatening if used when not sterile. FDA discovered in July/August that the conditions of Greenpark Compounding Pharmacy’s facility could be causing contamination to the compounded drugs they were manufacturing. On August 18…
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Robotics, Isolators & Restricted Access Barrier Systems
Aseptic Process is the process for manufacturing sterile products where microbiological contaminants could not enter the production area or surface of the product. It is challenging for pharmaceutical manufacturers to ensure that the product they are handling will have absolutely no contaminants—especially if involving parenteral drugs. To isolate human contamination, it is beneficial to use…
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Innoveix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Recall
Innoveix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recently voluntarily recalled lots of sterile compounded drug products. Semorelin/ Ipamorelin 3mg and injectable AOD-9604 3mg were the products that were recalled from specific Lots. These products were not sterile—when intended to be sterile. Having non-sterile products could lead to life-threatening infections. These products were distributed nationwide to customers and medical facilities.…
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