GMP for Pre-Filled Syringes (PFS)

Objectives

In this conference you will learn which requirements for pre-fillable syringes are defined by the regulations. You get to know all aspects of the manufacture of pre-fillable syringes that influence the filling process and the quality of the final product. In addition, practice-oriented case studies will guide you through the relevant production processes, simulations and controls for pre-filled syringes.

Background

Currently there is a growing demand in the development of pre-fillable syringes (e.g. ready-to-fill, ready-to-use, sterile clean filling) for several enhanced Biotech applications (i.e. for the final product, the Pre-filled Syringe). However, new GMP requirements, also for the sterile packaging material (e.g. regarding validation of the sterilization procedure for the syringe), apply with the revised EU GMP Annex 1 entitled “Manufacture of Sterile Medicinal Products”.
This event will therefore deal with the current discussions and trends in the manufacture of pre-filled syringes:

  • GMP requirements for pre-fillable syringes / devices
  • PFS Design & Safety Systems
  • Alternatives to glass
  • GMP Requirements for personnel, cleanrooms, equipment & facilities
  • Processing of pre-filled syringes
  • Auto-injector Assembling
  • Contamination Control Strategy
  • Observations during GMP inspections

The presentations will be provided in a practice-oriented way from the different viewpoints of authorities, suppliers of packaging materials / devices / services (including sterilization activities), and the pharmaceutical industry.


GMP for Pre-Filled Syringes (PFS)

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Registration

Target Audience

This event is designed for employees working in the pharmaceutical industry (including drug device combination products), for suppliers of packaging materials & devices and to all who have to deal with the manufacture, control and release of prefilled syringes. They key areas are

  • Sterile Production
  • Packaging material / Device development
  • Manufacturing / Processing / Assembling
  • Quality Control
  • Quality Assurance

Moderator

Dr Wenzel Novak, Gerresheimer Bünde

Detailed Programme

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Regulatory Overview, Annex 1 Impact and Inspection experience
Dr Daniel Müller, Local GMP Authority of Baden-Württemberg, Germany

  • Regulatory framework (EU), impact for pre-filled syringes
  • Impact of new Annex 1
  • Inspection experience

Contamination Control Strategy
Marsha Steed, Steed MicroBio

  • Practical experiences
  • CCS – a new Annex 1 requirement
  • Case Study: CCS implementation
  • Risk based approach for control point identification

Medical Device Regulations - Understanding the Impacts and ensuring Compliance for Syringe-based Combination Products
Christa Jansen-Otten, West

  • Navigating the EU MDR Regulations requirements
  • Advantages of platforming on prefillable syringes
  • Case example of technology being applied by the market for platform applications
  • Needs of suppliers for supportive documentation

PFS made from Glass or Polymer
Katharina Golly, Novartis

  • Materials
  • Manufacturing
  • Sterilization methods
  • Design
  • Pros and Cons

PFS and Needle Safety Systems
Katharina Golly, Novartis
Jinesh Sadalge, Novartis

  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Active vs. Passive Systems
  • Design Considerations
  • Examples

Validation of a Steam Sterilization Process for a Pre- Filled Syringe
Maria Luisa Bernuzzi, MesaLabs

  • Challenges in steam sterilization of a PFS and its biological validation
  • How to manage a heat sensitive load
  • Bioburden/biological indicators approach, D value determination and the correct choice of biological indicators
  • Validating the specific cycle

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Container Closure Integrity
Jean-François Decoster, UCB

  • Requirements for CCIT
  • Method development and validation

Process Simulation / Media Fill
Dr Helen Sauter, Vetter Pharma-Fertigung

  • Media Fill Design
  • Worst-case parameters & requirements
  • Validation of processes with Media Fills
  • Trends with regards to Media Fills

Visual Inspection
Jean-François Decoster, UCB

  • Requirements
  • Method development and validation
  • AQL testing
  • Automated vs. semi-automated vs. manual inspection

Automated Visual Inspection: Process and Transfer
Dr Max Scheible, Vetter Pharma-Fertigung

  • Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) as an alternative to MVI
  • State-of-the-art technologies for a robust and reproducible process
  • Qualification & Transfer

Endotoxin Detection in Pre-Filled Syringes: Challenges during Method Development and Validation
Dr Bernhard Illes, Microcoat Biotechnologie

  • Introduction to Endotoxin testing and endotoxin masking (Low Endotoxin Recovery (LER))
  • General approach for development and validation of endotoxin detection methods
  • Considerations and challenges for method development and validation for PFS
  • Case studies for method development and validation for GMP release testing
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