Microbiology FDA 483 (Central Admixture Pharmacy): Aseptic processing areas are deficient for cleaning and disinfection

Observation

Aseptic processing areas are deficient regarding the system for cleaning and disinfecting the room and equipment to produce aseptic conditions

Facility Type

Sterile Manufacturing

Firm / Company

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc

System

Laboratory Controls, Quality Systems, Facility and Equipment Systems

Details

Specifically,

(A) Brown substance was observed inside your grey reusable spray bottles filled with the ***  solution. On July 11, 2023, observed grey reusable spray bottles used for the *** disinfectant process conducted in the HEPA room/ Wipe down room. This process is carried out on products and components intended for aseptic processing within the ISO 5 hoods, prior to being transferred to classified areas. On July 16, 2023, after the Warehouse Controlled Space (WSC) clerk made a new batch of *** solution and filled grey reusable spray bottles labeled *** observed brown liquid coming out of two of three *** bottles intended for used to clean equipment and surfaces in the ISO 7 areas (where the ISO 5 hood is located) and ISO 8 areas of the facility. The clerk stated that the brown substance happens frequently when the solution sits in the bottle after few days and they “just ask for a new bottle.” There is no incident report or Notification of Quality Event (NQE) for t his production deviation and there has been no investigation to identify the root cause and prevent reoccurrence. Additionally, there is no scientific justification for the number of times the *** solution grey reusable spray bottles can be reused.

 

(B) On July 16, 2023, we observed the mops used to clean the walls and floors ISO 7 and 8 areas had brown residue covering both sides of the mop head where you attach a disposable pad.

 

(C) On July 11, 2023, your aseptic operator performed incomplete disinfection of ISO 5 hood surfaces prior to aseptic production of pain relief drug product, Fentanyl 10 mcg/ml in 1 ml syringe, Lot *** Exp. Oct 9, 2023. The operator failed to wipe all surfaces within the ISO 5 hood after spraying disinfectant.

Record Date

01/2024

FEI Number

3004378804

Country

California

Citation Type

483

Audit Duration (Days)

20

Investigators

Jolanna A Norton, Rachel C Stanton
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