pharmaceutical forensics: advanced problem solving techniques for pharma deviations

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Pharmaceutical forensics applies forensic expertise, analysis and problem solving principles to pinpoint when and where foreign particulate matter entered a manufacturing process, the root cause of product failures or the source of product stains or discoloration.

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Gateway AnalyticalPharmaceutical Forensic Services

© Gateway Analytical, LLC, 2011

Pharmaceutical Forensic Services

- Non-Conformance Issues

- OOS Investigations

- Particle ContaminationCharacterization

© Gateway Analytical, LLC, 2011

Pharmaceutical Forensic Services

- Foreign Particulate Matter Identification

- Glass Defect Analysis

- Product/Process Contamination Consultation

© Gateway Analytical, LLC, 2011

Foreign ParticulateWhat is it? Where did it come from?

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© Gateway Analytical, LLC, 2011

Pharmaceutical Forensic Services

- Product Return Analysis

- Source Determination

- 100% Particle Inspection

- Automated Particle Sizing and Identification

© Gateway Analytical, LLC, 2011

Parenteral Drug Visible Inspection Support

• Vial selection should include extensive evaluation– Microscopic analysis– Rinse studies on multiple vial lots– Foreign particulate studies on multiple vial lots– Sterile does not mean particle free!

• Foreign particulate accounts for hundreds of 483’s each year• 100% Inspection Testing and Consulting Support• Characterization and source determination are critical to

resolution of visible particulate non-conformance investigations

© Gateway Analytical, LLC, 2011

Why Choose Gateway Analytical?

- Experienced scientists who specialize in applying forensic methods to pharmaceutical-related issues

- Regulated laboratory environment complying with cGMP and conforming to ISO guidelines

© Gateway Analytical, LLC, 2011

Why Choose Gateway Analytical?

- Trusted quality system rooted in Quality by Design (QbD) principles

- Proven history of excellent customer satisfaction

- State-of-the-art analytical instrumentation and methods

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