STERILITY TESTING VITAMINS, DEVICES, & DRUGS
Type of Product
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Sample Size1
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INV Sample2
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Official [702(b) & Check]3
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DRUGS
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36
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86
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DEVICES
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46
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106
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LEGEND:
- Double sample size requirements when individual containers are 2 ml (2 gm) or smaller.
- INV sample includes units (30 for Drugs & 40 for devices) for examination and 6 units for bacteriostasis.
- Official Sample includes units (30 for drugs & 40 for devices) for examination, units (30-40) for check, 20 units for 702(b) [21 U.S.C. 372(b)] and 6 for bacteriostasis.
Note: If a lot is aseptically filled into 200 finished units or less, sample no less than 10% of lot.
DISSOLUTION TEST - USP & NF
Unless directed otherwise by your assignment or supervisor, submit samples to your normal servicing laboratory.
SAMPLE SIZE
Collect a 200 tablet portion for drug potency analysis by the collecting district lab, plus a separate 100 tab portion to be split for dissolution testing
MICROBIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF DRUGS (Other than for Sterility)
PRODUCT
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-
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MINIMUM SAMPLE SIZE (Includes 702(b) portion)
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-
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Sub Size
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Nos. of Subdivisions
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Dosage Form Drugs (See #1 below), Bulk Drugs, or Raw Materials for Manufacturing
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-
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90 gm or 90 ml
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10
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SAMPLING INSTRUCTIONS
- Contact the laboratory (which has microbiological testing capabilities) serving your district for sample size requirements before sampling dosage form drugs containing less than 3 grains, 200 mg, or 25% of the suspect ingredient.
- Use aseptic technique when collecting samples from raw materials or bulk containers. Implements and sample containers used must be sterile. Submit controls. See IOM 4.3.6 through 4.3.6.5.
- Submit samples to the laboratory with microbiological testing capabilities which serves your district unless directed otherwise.