Biotechnology
Human error reduction in GMP manufacturing/floor
If you work in the GMP regulated industry you not only need to address human error deviations because they are an inconvenience, you must do it because the regulation requires it. The CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 Subpart B_Organization and Personnel Sec. 211.22 talks about the “Responsibilities of quality control unit.” and it states that “(a) There shall be a quality control unit that shall h..
Implementing a Change Control Quality System Successfully
This course will help attendees understand the fundamental change control steps and processes. It will focus on change proposals, assessments, execution, and final implementation. The importance of proper planning, critical thinking skills, and coordination of all change activities will also be discussed.Learning ObjectiveIdentify what constitutes a changeLearn how to properly categorize a changeDemonstrate..
2019 Update: How to Write Effective SOPs for FDA inspection & Regulatory Compliance
This webinar will instruct the participant on how to write, organize, and maintain SOPs and train personnel in a way that will ensure compliance in a way that is concise, reproducible and easy to follow. It will begin with a strategic view of SOPs in a company and how SOPs can help streamline operations in addition to ensuring regulatory compliance. This will be followed by an explanation on how to get from..
21 CFR Part11 Compliance
This Webinar will explain what 21 CFR Part 11 is, why it is important to FDA regulated companies and how conformance to Part 11 differs from just having good IT security. Procedures for controlling electronic signatures and electronic records will be explained. FDA regulated companies want to transition to electronic records for economy and efficiency. FDA, because of its concern for patient safety, wants t..
Advertising and Promotional Material Compliance and Review Process
The information obtained will enable the effectiveness and reliability of a review process for all materials. The webinar will address requirements for compliance within the US, “gray areas” that must be evaluated thoroughly, how to conduct a risk assessment, strategies for mitigating risks, and making challenging decisions. You will hear about the opportunities for input from regulatory agencies at critica..
Answering and Replying to an FDA 483
A brief introduction into the FDA 483 and its use. Responding and responding appropriately is extremely important. This is not an advanced course on 483 response but a recommended approach to best position your company to prevent even worse FDA regulatory measures. All pharmaceutical and medical device facilities who need to know how to react to FDA 483s. Properly responding to FDA observations will make or..
Auditing Basics and Fundamentals for Medical Devices and Drugs
Internal audits are not just an important requirement for effective corporate governance – they are intended to show compliance with various domestic and international laws and regulations. Audits are also a fundamental tool of risk management. The auditor assures alignment with prescribed practices and is at the front line in evaluating control systems, testing, measurement and more. Auditors asses the acc..
Auditing Quality Suppliers and Vendors
The various regulatory agencies have expectations that pharmaceutical manufacturers will demonstrate control over their manufacturing processes, validations, and documentation. Quality auditing is the process of checking whether these organizations have implemented what they have stated in written procedures and whether their people are doing what the organizations procedures state they will do.Learning Obj..
Batch Record Review and Product Release
This webinar will analyze each of these necessary elements of the batch record review process.Most Regulatory Agencies require firms to have written procedures in place to document production and process controls, better known as batch records. Additionally, there must be written procedures for a batch record review process that demonstrate compliance. A strong batch record review system is essential in ord..
EU Medical Devices Regulation: CE Mark Expiration and the EU Refusal of Your Exports
FDA and the EU have tried to harmonize device regulatory requirements for over 25 years. Major differences between the FDA and the EUincludepremarket authorization (CE Mark), complaint investigations, postmarket surveillance, and reports. The EU’s new Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) incorporates more rigorous regulatory requirements for those areas and in some cases outpaces the FDA’s requirements. The FDA..
Extractables and Leacheables in Drug Development
Leachables from pharmaceutical container closure systems can present potential safety risks to patients. Extractables studies identify potential leachables and therefore assess and mitigate the above risks based on the dosage forms and the administration route. When safety concerns are detected, approaches for the toxicological evaluation of extractable and leachable have been developed and applied by pharm..
Functional System Requirements Planning for Computer Systems Regulated by FDA
This course is intended to provide specific guidelines for coaching attendees on the best practices for developing requirements for computer systems regulated by FDA. There are several key types of requirements that will be covered, including user, functional, performance, system, environmental and other categories.The attendee will learn about the requirements for planning, executing and documenting the re..
Fundamentals of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) - Developing a Compliance Mindset
A discussion of the basic principles and requirements for Good Manufacturing Practices. The presentation provides a brief history and basis for the existence of GMPs, a discussion of what they cover, and examples of real-life situations along with a discussion of possible responses and the reasons one or more responses may be appropriate or not.Learning ObjectivesFundamental requirements of Good Manufacturi..
Generation of Controlled Documents and Related Training
This presentation is intended to provide the needed documentation practices associated with documentation creation, document approval, handwritten entries, copies of documents, document maintenance and document modification. This document details the minimum documentation requirements for MEDIn still personnel, contractors and consultants completing cGMP documents. Specific operational procedures using more..
How Successfully Apply for a Breakthrough Therapy Designation
The Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) is perhaps one of the most impactful incentives from the FDA as it helps get the product to market much faster than any other expedited approval pathway. Once a drug is successful in getting the BTD, the non-clinical and clinical requirements for market approval are significantly reduced. The applicants can request special meetings with FDA to discuss the developme..