Sterile Hold Tank (Pressurized) – DQ Protocol

Document Number: DQ-001

Version: 1.0

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Design Qualification Protocol for Sterile Hold Tank in IV Infusions

Objective: To establish the requirements and testing necessary to qualify the Sterile Hold Tank used in the production of IV infusions.

Scope: This protocol applies to the Design Qualification of the Sterile Hold Tank located in the Production area for holding sterile bulk before filling.

Responsibilities:

  • Validation Team: Prepare and execute the protocol.
  • Quality Assurance: Review and approve the protocol and results.
  • Production Team: Ensure the equipment is operated according to the protocol.

Prerequisites:

  • Installation Qualification (IQ) completed.
  • Operational Qualification (OQ) completed.
  • Personnel trained on equipment operation and validation procedures.

Equipment Description:

The Sterile Hold Tank is a pressurized vessel designed to hold sterile bulk solutions prior to filling into IV infusion bags or bottles. The equipment is critical for maintaining the sterility and quality of the product.

Test ID Procedure Acceptance Criteria Evidence
DQ-001-01 Verify pressure hold Pressure maintained within specified range Pressure log
DQ-001-02 Vent filter integrity test No breaches detected Filter integrity report
DQ-001-03 Temperature monitoring Temperature within specified limits Temperature log

Detailed Test Cases:

Test Case 1: Pressure Hold Verification

  • Procedure: Monitor and log pressure for 1 hour.
  • Acceptance Criteria: Pressure should remain stable within +/- 5% of the set point.
  • Evidence: Pressure log to be attached.
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Test Case 2: Vent Filter Integrity Test

  • Procedure: Conduct a bubble point test on the vent filter.
  • Acceptance Criteria: No bubbles should appear indicating integrity.
  • Evidence: Filter integrity report to be attached.

Test Case 3: Temperature Verification

  • Procedure: Record temperature at 15-minute intervals for 1 hour.
  • Acceptance Criteria: Temperature should remain within the specified range of 20-25°C.
  • Evidence: Temperature log to be attached.

Deviations:

Any deviations from the acceptance criteria must be documented and reviewed by the Quality Assurance team.

Approvals:

Prepared By: ___________________ Date: ___________

Approved By: ___________________ Date: ___________