How to Use the Sterilization Process Calculator For Lethal Rate (L), the formula given is: L = 10^((T-Tref)/z) Where: T = Temperature of the item being heated Tref = Reference temperature z = z-value of the challenge organism (or 10°C if not known) The document provides an example calculation: For a BI system with z-value […]
>>>Click here to try the tool<<< Sterilization Methods for Aqueous Products: A Decision-Making Framework The sterilization of aqueous pharmaceutical products requires careful consideration of various methods to ensure product safety and quality. A systematic decision-making approach helps manufacturers select the most appropriate sterilization method based on product characteristics and processing capabilities. Steam sterilization at temperatures […]
Sterilization Process Advisor – Tool Overview and Instructions The Sterilization Process Advisor is a simple and interactive tool designed to help users evaluate sterilization cycles, process hold temperatures, and understand the required information for quality dossier submissions. The tool provides tailored recommendations based on selected sterilization cycles and entered temperature values. <<<<Link for using the […]
Calculation of Spore Log reduction (SLR) from VHP (vaporized hydrogen peroxide) qualification in a pharmaceutical aseptic processing isolator The formula to calculate Spore Log Reduction (SLR) from VHP (vaporized hydrogen peroxide) qualification in a pharmaceutical aseptic processing isolator is: SLR = Log10 (N0/Nt) Where: N0 = The initial number of spores of the test organism […]
The F0 value of a saturated steam sterilisation process is the lethality expressed in terms of the equivalent time in minutes at a temperature of 121 °C delivered by the process to the load in its container with reference to micro-organisms possessing a theoretical Z-value of 10. ——- Equation 1.0 Lethality rate (L) = 10(T-Tref)/z […]
Understanding BI COA is one of the critical task for Non-Microbiology professional. I will be come up with number of sequel articles to understand the complete BI COA. In this article we majorly discussed about the survival time and killing time BI’s. ISO 11135-1 states that complete kill must be obtained in the half-cycle. Those […]
The words “plant shutdown” — even if referring to a temporary one — can be associated with a long litany of negatives. Stopping production, no matter the duration, results in decreased revenue. The additional resources and other costs associated with the shutdown make it a very expensive endeavor. Most shutdowns are highly complex and carry […]
One of the key advantages of using an isolator for an aseptic processing application is that it makes a physical barrier between the operator and the core aseptic processing area. Additional main benefit is that an isolator can be totally sealed before aseptic activity starts, allowing for the exposed interior surfaces within to be bio-decontaminated, […]
The Indian pharma industry is on a good growth path and is likely to be in the top 10 global markets by value by 2020. High burden of disease, good economic growth leading to higher disposable incomes, improvements in healthcare infrastructure and improved healthcare financing are driving growth in the domestic market. Pharma companies are […]
Software Classification Categories Comparison of software categories in GAMP 4 and GAMP 5 As I mentioned earlier, the software categories in GAMP 5 have been revised. To appreciate the scope of these changes fully we need to look at the classification of software from GAMP 4 and compare this with GAMP 5. In the beginning, […]
