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Sartocheck 5 Plus filter integrity tester
Filter integrity is a fundamental element of sterility assurance during production of biopharmaceutical and vaccine products. Integrity test results are a key foundation for drug lot release, so any external element that could affect their reliability must be viewed as a critical issue. But when should a filter integrity test be performed?
This article highlights the Sartocheck 5 Plus filter integrity tester as a means to address regulatory requirements. Please fill out the form below to read the full article now.
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2 EU Annex 1: Manufacture of Sterile Medicinal Products. European Commission: Brussels, Belgium, November 2008; https://ec.europa.eu/health/sites/health/files/files/gmp/2017_12_pc_annex1_consultation_document.pdf.
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4 “GXP” Data Integrity Guidance and Definitions. Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency: London, UK, March 2018; https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/687246/MHRA_GxP_data_integrity_guide_March_edited_Final.pdf.
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Corresponding author Magnus Stering is senior product and project manager at Sartorius Stedim Biotech in Paris, France; [email protected]. Sartocheck is a registered trademark of Sartorius Stedim Biotech SA.
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