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Edwin Melendez
Consumer Safety Officer
Center Drug Evaluation and Research
Office of Compliance
Div. Manufacturing and Product Quality 1
Agenda
Cross Contamination
Source / Define / Concerns
Compounds
Hazardous & Not-So Hazardous
Regulatory Perspective for Compounds
Regulations / Guidance / Policy
Risk-Based Approach to Containment of Hazardous Compounds
Identify Hazardous Compound
Factors Affecting Potential for Exposure
Causes for Cross-Contamination
Beta-Lactam Containment Control Program
Potent Compound Risk Assessment (Logic diagram)
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Cross Contamination
Sources of Contaminants
Filth
dirt, debris, pest, product residue, lubricating oils, etc.
Microbiological
bacteria, fungi
viruses: biotech products (mammalian cell culture)
Toxins
infectious agents (spore-formers)
endotoxin (gram negative bacteria debris)
aflatoxins (fungal/mold metabolites)
Poisons (toxic non-pharmaceuticals)
pesticides, herbicides, etc.
Compounds (hazardous & not-so hazardous)
Beta-Lactam Antibiotics - Sensitizing Substances
Potent Compounds (High Pharmacological Activity)
All other drugs
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Cross Contamination
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Cross Contamination
Concerns
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Compounds
APIs & Finished Products
Beta
Beta-Lactam
Lactam Antibiotics (highly sensitizing)
Penicillins
Non-penicillins beta-lactams
Potent compounds: [for example: OEL 10g/m ]
Cytotoxics
Steroids
Hormones
Many others with different pharmacological activity
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Compounds
Approved Beta-Lactam Product Categories
Penicillins (~23)
Cephalosporins (~31)
Penems (~3)
CarbaCephem (1)
Monobactams (1)
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Compounds
Potent Compounds (industry perspective)
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Compounds
Hazard Continuum
Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL)
>1,000 g/m3 1,000 g/m3 100 g/m3 10 g/m3 1 g/m3 <1 g/m3
>10,000 g/day 10,000 g/day 1,000 g/day 100 g/day 10 g/day <10 g/day
Compounds
Potency classification scheme, generic (3)
Occupational
Exposure limit >500 500 - 10 10 - 0.1 <0.1
(g/m)
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Regulatory Perspective
Regulations Specific to Penicillin (PCN) Drugs
21 CFR 211.42(d)
Separation of facility and equipment
21 CFR 211.46(d)
Separate air handling systems (HVAC)
21 CFR 211.176
Test non-PCN drugs g for traces of PCN where possible exposure exits. Do
not market if detectable levels are found.
Test according to Procedures for Detecting & Measuring Penicillin
Contamination in Drugs [Codified Test Method]
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Regulatory Perspective
Regulatory Citation for Non-Penicillin Beta ()-Lactams
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Regulatory Perspective
GMP Guidance for APIs
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Regulatory Perspective
Summary - Sensitizing -Lactams
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Regulatory Perspective
Regulatory Citation for Potent Drugs
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Regulatory Perspective
APIs - Toxic (potent) Substances
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Regulatory Perspective
Summary - Potent Compounds and all other drugs
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Mechanical Transfer
Operators/materials/equipment alternating between 2 or more processes or areas
Operators clothing & Non-product contact surfaces
Airborne Transfer (open operations, spills, leakage)
Uncontrolled release of dust, gases, vapors, sprays from materials and products in
process
Migration of airborne particles thru-out facility
Equipment Residues
Multi-use: residues from prior production activity
Dedicated: degradation (build-up & lack of cleaning)
Mix-Up
Inadequate design of facilities and equipment
Inadequate procedural controls
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Containment Controls
Containment Monitoring Program
Objective:
Demonstrate Containment of Beta-Lactam Compound
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Containment Controls
What
Wh t are FDA expectations
t ti f an adequate
for d t containment
t i t control
t l/
monitoring program for beta-lactam compounds?
Plan:
Representative Sampling Plan
Containment control procedures
Analytical procedures and surface sampling techniques
Product testing
g ((when there is a reasonable p
possibility
y of contamination))
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NO
1 Is there a specific requirement to handle the product in a dedicated facility? YES
YES
can the contaminated
equipment be isolated to
YES NO
prevent cross-contamination of
are there any other factors other part of plant/facility?
that could prevent the use
of a multi-product plant?
YES can these
facility standards
operational
issues be resolved?
YES
YES NO
NO
can be accommodated in can be accommodated in multi-product facility with dedicated equipment or units can only be
multi-product facility accommodated in
with no restrictions OPTIONS single product class facility
disposable
dedicated dedicated unit
equipment for
equipment for (in multi-product Adapted from ISPE presentation 11/14/07PWreglesworth
a given process
a process step facility)
step
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YES
can the contaminated
equipment be isolated to
YES NO
prevent cross-contamination of
are there any other factors other part of plant/facility?
that could prevent the use
of a multi-product plant?
YES can these
facility standards
operational
issues be resolved?
YES
YES NO
NO
can be accommodated in can be accommodated in multi-product facility with dedicated equipment or units can only be
multi-product facility accommodated in
with no restrictions OPTIONS single product class facility
disposable
dedicated dedicated unit
equipment for
equipment for (in multi-product Adapted from ISPE presentation 11/14/07PWreglesworth
a given process
a process step facility)
step
Feasibility
what is the requirement?
contact parts vs. non-contact parts
Cost
Is the cost reasonable?
Practicability
time to clean
need to recover or segregate rinse waters
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YES
can the contaminated
equipment be isolated to
YES NO
prevent cross-contamination of
are there any other factors other part of plant/facility?
that could prevent the use
of a multi-product plant?
YES can these
facility standards
operational
issues be resolved?
YES
YES NO
NO
can be accommodated in can be accommodated in multi-product facility with dedicated equipment or units can only be
multi-product facility accommodated in
with no restrictions OPTIONS single product class facility
disposable
dedicated dedicated unit
equipment for
equipment for (in multi-product Adapted from ISPE presentation 11/14/07PWreglesworth
a given process
a process step facility)
step
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YES
can the contaminated
equipment be isolated to
YES NO
prevent cross-contamination of
are there any other factors other part of plant/facility?
that could prevent the use
of a multi-product plant?
YES can these
facility standards
operational
issues be resolved?
YES
YES NO
NO
can be accommodated in can be accommodated in multi-product facility with dedicated equipment or units can only be
multi-product facility accommodated in
with no restrictions OPTIONS single product class facility
disposable
dedicated dedicated unit
equipment for
equipment for (in multi-product Adapted from ISPE presentation 11/14/07PWreglesworth
a given process
a process step facility)
step
Isolate in-situ
Contained equipment?
Dedicate Suites?
Remove and store in isolation
Residue cleanup?
Contained storage area requirements?
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NO
Is there a specific requirement to handle the product in a dedicated facility? YES
YES
5 can the contaminated
equipment be isolated to
YES NO
prevent cross-contamination of
are there any other factors other part of plant/facility?
that could prevent the use
of a multi-product plant?
YES can these
facility standards
operational
issues be resolved?
YES
YES NO
NO
can be accommodated in can be accommodated in multi-product facility with dedicated equipment or units can only be
multi-product facility accommodated in
with no restrictions OPTIONS single product class facility
disposable
dedicated dedicated unit Adapted from ISPE presentation 11/14/07PWreglesworth
equipment for
equipment for (in multi-product
a given process
a process step facility)
step
Common handling
g or change
g areas
Cross contamination in dispensaries charging/discharge
areas
Surface contamination on clothing.
Previous Facility History (Internal and CMOs)
What knowledge of other products handled in the proposed
facility (currently and historically)?
Will a CMO choose not to handle certain product classes?
What risk assessments will be required?
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YES
can the contaminated
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equipment be isolated to
YES NO
prevent cross-contamination of
are there any other factors other part of plant/facility?
that could prevent the use
of a multi-product plant?
YES can these
facility standards
operational
issues be resolved?
YES
YES NO
NO
can be accommodated in can be accommodated in multi-product facility with dedicated equipment or units can only be
multi-product facility accommodated in
with no restrictions OPTIONS single product class facility
disposable
dedicated dedicated unit
equipment for
equipment for (in multi-product Adapted from ISPE presentation 11/14/07PWreglesworth
a given process
a process step facility)
step
YES
can the contaminated
equipment be isolated to
YES NO
prevent cross-contamination of
are there any other factors
that could prevent the use
of a multi-product plant?
7 can these
other part of plant/facility?
YES
YES NO
NO
can be accommodated in can be accommodated in multi-product facility with dedicated equipment or units can only be
multi-product facility accommodated in
with no restrictions OPTIONS single product class facility
disposable
dedicated dedicated unit Adapted from ISPE presentation 11/14/07PWreglesworth
equipment for
equipment for (in multi-product
a given process
a process step facility)
step
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8 Flexible Options
YES
can the contaminated
equipment be isolated to
YES NO
prevent cross-contamination of
are there any other factors other part of plant/facility?
that could prevent the use
of a multi-product plant?
YES can these
facility standards
operational
issues be resolved?
YES
YES NO
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NO
can be accommodated in can be accommodated in multi-product facility with dedicated equipment or units can only be
multi-product facility accommodated in
with no restrictions OPTIONS single product class facility
disposable
dedicated dedicated unit
equipment for
equipment for (in multi-product Adapted from ISPE presentation 11/14/07PWreglesworth
a given process
a process step facility)
step
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L
Lack
k off a consistent
i t t approachh for
f classifying
l if i d
drugs iin tterms off th
their
i
cross-contamination risk; and, establishing defined areas or controls
necessary to prevent cross contamination. For example:
Knowledge of an APIs hazards including potential for loss of containment .
Risk associated with product contact and/or non-product contact surfaces.
Process properties for APIs and finished product.
Product exposure to the manufacturing environment occurs during what points in
the process
Facilitys design characteristics regarding flow of operations and HVAC systems
Analytical methodology for environmental and product testing for possible
contamination.
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Inadequately
q y designed
g controls both p
procedural & p
process
leading to inefficiency & unwarranted confidence:
Vessels used in the mfg. of potent compounds exit the filling area
through the aseptic gowning room, capping room, and entry room prior
to cleaning.
Failure to have written SOP that identify drugs with risk and establish
defined areas or controls necessary to reduce risk of product cross-
contamination.
Failure to keep records for the maintenance
maintenance, cleaning , and sanitizing of
equipment.
Failure to adequately validate cleaning procedures for equipment used
in MFG. and packaging operations of drug products.
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Thank you
10903 New Hampshire Ave
Bldg. 51, Rm. 4370
Silver Spring, MD, 20993
Edwin Melendez
Consumer Safety Officer
Division of Manufacturing & Product Quality
Office of Compliance
Center for Dr
Drug gE
Evaluation
al ation and Research
E-mail: edwin.melendez@fda.hhs.gov
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