Sachets & Stick Packs (Non-Sterile) – PQ Protocol

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Version: 1.0

Date: 2023-10-01

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Performance Qualification Protocol for Powder Compounding Vessel Used in Sachet and Stick Pack Production

Objective: To validate the performance of the Powder Compounding Vessel (Jacketed SS) used for preparing bulk powder blends or granulations for sachet filling.

Scope: This protocol applies to the Powder Compounding Vessel utilized in the production area for non-sterile applications, specifically for sachets and stick packs.

Responsibilities:

  • Validation Team: Ensure protocol execution and documentation.
  • Quality Assurance: Review and approve the protocol and results.
  • Production Team: Operate the equipment as per established procedures.

Prerequisites:

  • Training on equipment operation and validation processes.
  • Completion of Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ).

Equipment Description:

The Powder Compounding Vessel (Jacketed SS) is designed for mixing, blending, and granulating powders for sachet and stick pack production. It includes a jacket for temperature control and is equipped with PLC for monitoring critical parameters.

Test ID Procedure Acceptance Criteria Evidence
PQ-001 Mixing Speed Verification Mixing speed within specified range PLC audit trail report
PQ-002 Temperature Blending Check Temperature maintained within specified limits Temperature log
PQ-003 Blending Time Assessment Blending time meets defined criteria Blend time documentation

Detailed Test Cases:

Test Case for

PQ-001: Mixing Speed Verification

  • Procedure: Start the vessel and monitor the mixing speed via PLC.
  • Acceptance Criteria: Mixing speed should be within the specified range.
  • Evidence: Capture data from the PLC audit trail.
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Test Case for PQ-002: Temperature Blending Check

  • Procedure: Monitor the temperature during the blending process.
  • Acceptance Criteria: Temperature should remain within defined limits.
  • Evidence: Record temperature logs throughout the process.

Test Case for PQ-003: Blending Time Assessment

  • Procedure: Measure the time taken for blending.
  • Acceptance Criteria: Blending time should meet the defined criteria.
  • Evidence: Document the blending time during the process.

Deviations: Any deviations from the acceptance criteria must be documented and investigated. A root cause analysis should be performed, and corrective actions implemented as necessary.

Approvals:

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Data Integrity Checks:

  • Regular audits of PLC data logs to ensure accuracy.
  • Cross-verification of temperature logs with physical measurements.
  • Validation of blending time against established benchmarks.