Basics of Sterile Compounding: Particulate Matter
Author(s): Akers Michael J
Issue: Sep/Oct 2017 - Volume 21, Number 5
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Page(s): 395-404
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Abstract: This article focuses on the requirements for particulate matter in sterile products. Topics include particles and quality, particulate matter standards (large- and small-volume injectables), development of the small-volume injectable test, electronic (light obscuration) and microscope testing, and special requirements for particulate matter in biopharmaceutical preparations.
Related Keywords: compounded sterile preparations, sterile compounding, aseptic processing, particles, particulate matter, quality control testing, injectable solution preparations, parenteral products, particulate matter standards, light obscuration particle count, United States Pharmacopeia Chapter <788>, USP, contamination, large-volume injectables, LVI, small-volume injectables, SVI, biopharmaceuticals, package insert, filters, filtering
Related Categories: STERILE PREPARATIONS, QUALITY CONTROL, UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA CONVENTIONS