2022 State of the Medical Device Industry Quality, Biocompatibility, and Changing Regulations
As another year unfolds with regulatory changes, updated mandates, and the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,...
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Preservative Effectiveness Testing – Calling Attention to Burkholderia SPP
Controlling the growth of microbes within non-sterile formulations is critical for ensuring product safety and meeting regulatory...
On the Origin of Extractable Species
The universe of extractables is extremely diverse, encompassing a wide variety of materials used in the construction...
Testing and Risk Management Impacts Changing Medical Device
Change management, particularly related to a medical device’s design, is one of the most commonly cited issues...
Risk Assessment for Single Use Systems: USP 665 vs. BPOG
Disposable plastic components are increasingly popular in biopharmaceutical drug manufacturing systems due to their cost-effectiveness and reduced...
ProDisinfectant Efficacy Testing Coupon/Carrier Method
Disinfectants must be qualified on the surfaces within a pharmacopeial manufacturing environment before their use in the...
Reusable Advices For Reusable Medical Devices
Ensuring that reusable medical devices can be properly cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized is crucial for patient safety...
Cleaning Validations for Newly Manufactured Medical Devices
The implementation of ISO 19227:2018, which addresses the cleanliness of orthopedic implants, has set a new standard...
Cytotoxicity Failure What Now
Cytotoxicity testing is a critical endpoint for all medical devices that come into contact with patients or...
Testing of Packaging Systems for Large-Volume Parenteral Drugs: Extractables Study Design and Challenges
Flexible bag systems for large volume parenterals (LVPs) are subject to stringent regulatory oversight for extractables and...