High Pressure Homogenizer / Microfluidizer – OQ Protocol

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Document Number: OQ-HPH-001

Version: 1.0

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

Reviewed By: [Insert Name]

Approval Date: [Insert Date]

Operational Qualification Protocol for High Pressure Homogenizer in NDDS

Objective: To validate the operational performance of the High Pressure Homogenizer used for size reduction and uniformity in NDDS production.

Scope: This protocol applies to the High Pressure Homogenizer utilized in the R&D and Production areas for the preparation of Liposomes and Lipid Nanoparticles.

Responsibilities:

  • Validation Team: Overall execution and documentation of the OQ protocol.
  • Quality Assurance: Review and approval of the OQ results.
  • Equipment Operator: Conducting the tests as per the protocol.

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Installation Qualification (IQ).
  • Training of personnel on equipment operation.
  • Availability of necessary materials for testing.

Equipment Description:

The High Pressure Homogenizer is designed for size reduction and uniformity of Liposomes and Lipid Nanoparticles through high-pressure processing, ensuring critical parameters are met for product impact.

Test ID Procedure Acceptance Criteria Evidence
OQ-001 Pressure Passes Test Pressure within specified range as per URS Annex11 Annex15 Pressure log data
OQ-002 Temperature Check Temperature remains within defined limits Temperature log data
OQ-003 Flow Rate Audit Flow rate within acceptable limits Flow rate measurements

Detailed Test Cases:

Test Case OQ-001: Pressure Passes Test

Objective: To confirm that the homogenizer operates within the specified pressure range.

Procedure: Operate the homogenizer and record the pressure readings during operation.

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Acceptance Criteria: Pressure must fall within the limits defined in URS Annex11 Annex15.

Evidence: Pressure log data will be reviewed for compliance.

Test Case OQ-002: Temperature Check

Objective: To ensure that the temperature during operation remains within acceptable limits.

Procedure: Monitor the temperature of the homogenizer during operation.

Acceptance Criteria: Temperature must remain within the defined limits.

Evidence: Temperature log data will be reviewed for compliance.

Test Case OQ-003: Flow Rate Audit

Objective: To verify that the flow rate of the product is within acceptable limits.

Procedure: Measure the flow rate during operation and record the data.

Acceptance Criteria: Flow rate must be within acceptable limits.

Evidence: Flow rate measurements will be reviewed for compliance.

Deviations:

Any deviations from the acceptance criteria must be documented and investigated. A corrective action plan should be implemented if critical parameters are not met.

Approvals:

Protocol approved by:

___________________________ (Validation Team Lead)

___________________________ (Quality Assurance)