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Transcript of European packaging regulations
March 3-5, 2009www.healthpack.net
European Packaging RegulationsWhat to expect from a notified body audit of
your packaging
Dr. Ralf WaltherTÜV Süd Product Service GmbH
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Content
1. Short introduction of TÜV Süd Product Service
2. The European Medical Device Directive3. Harmonized Standards and their role in
the European medical device regulation4. Typical observations during audits and
design dossier review5. Final remarks
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The Company TÜV Süd
Technical service providerMore than 13.000 employeesMore than 600 sites worldwideturnover 2007: 1.269 Mio. EuroMain offices: Munich, Danvers, Singaporesuccessful in the market since more than 140 years
TÜV Süd Product Service GmbH
- is a subsidiary of TÜV Süd- is the Notified Body with the majority of
class III certificates for Medical Devices- has branch offices in many European
countries, North America and Asia
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The European Medical Device Directive
Correct title: Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices
• Annex I defines the requirements for products and packages.
• They are very general in the description of the requirements and address safety aspects to be met including– Design– Manufacturing– Transport – Storage– Prevention of infections– Labelling
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The European Medical Device Directive
Anx. I, 8.4. Devices delivered in a sterile state must have been manufactured and sterilized by an appropriate, validated method
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Harmonized Standards
• Article 5 of the MDD makes reference to the Harmonized Standards.
• Presumption of conformity in case the standard is followed.
• They are published in the Official Journal of the European Community.
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Harmonized Standard
• The European foreword of a harmonized standard gives or may give additional information on the use the standard
• Annex ZA references the sections of the standard to the Essential Requirements of the MDD that will be fulfilled
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Reference EN ISO 11607-2 and MDD
4.1 1, 2
4.2, 4.3, 4.4 3, 4, 5, 6
5.1 to 5.7 7.1, 7.5, 7.6, 8.1, 8.5
6.1 8.5
6.3 8.6
7 1, 2, 6, 8.5, 8.6
8.1, 8.2 7.1, 7.5, 7.6, 8.1
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Harmonized Standards • The use of standards – including harmonized
standards – is voluntary!• In case you decide not to refer to the standards
you have to demonstrate that the same level of safety is achieved by your solution
• In case you claim compliance with a harmonized standard you have to comply with allrequirements (not only to those referenced in Annex ZA)
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Notified Bodies and Packaging Assessment
• There are several Notified Bodies and they may not necessarily use the same interpretations. Harmonization may be expected but is still not very likely
• Within one Notified Body you may also expect differences in interpretation between auditors
• Beside audits experts also review design dossiers including packaging
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General comment
Auditors expectations:• Risk analysis shall be available• Is not a requirement specific for packaging• Is based on a requirement of ISO 13485
sect. 7.1 (…shall establish documented requirements for risk management throughout product realization)
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Parts 1 and 2: 4.2 Sampling
• Requirement:Sampling plans based on statistically valid rational
• Observation: No information provided
• Comment:Typical applications for big lots, small lots or infrequent process (e.g. closure of preformed sterile barrier system e.g. pouches or rolls) usually require different approaches
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Parts 1 and 24.3 Test Method Validation
• Requirement:Methods shall be validated
• Observation:No validation preformed or no data provided. Historical data used for demonstration of performance
• Comment :Test methods described in standards or not described in standards may need a different extend in validation. In house testing is acceptable.
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Parts 1 and 24.3 Test Method Validation
Requirement: Rational for selection of method
Observation: No data provided
Comment : --
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Parts 1 and 24.3 Test Method Validation
• Requirement: Assessment of method for repeatability and
reproducibility• Observation:
In depth knowledge of test method not always obvious, e.g. interpretation of underlying data not clear, no information about software used.
• Comment: --
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Seal strength testingpaper – paper pouch
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Seal strength testingpaper – paper pouch
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Seal strength testingpaper – film pouch
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Seal strength testingpaper – film pouches
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Parts 1 and 24.3 Test Method Validation
• Requirement: Sensitivity for integrity test
• Observation: Not performed or no data provided
• Comment: --
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Parts 1and 24.3 Test Method Validation
• Requirement: Conditioning of samples
• Observation: No conditioning of samples, no rational for not performing conditioning
• Comment: Not all tests / materials may require conditioning, provide short rational if not applicable
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Part 15.1.4 General Requirements
• Requirement:Consideration of tests, e.g. bioburden
• Observation:No bioburden testing for packaging materials
• Comment:Regular testing depends on product and/or sterilization method
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Part 15.2 Microbial Barrier
• Requirement: Porous material shall provide an adequate barrier to microorganisms
• Observation:No data provided
• Comment:No generally accepted test method; supplier of material shall certify microbial barrier property
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Part 15.3 Compatibility with the sterilization process
• Requirement: Material must be compatible with sterilization process (microbial barrier, biocompatibility)
• Observation: No or insufficient data provided
• Comment: Usually this information is provided by the supplier of the packaging materials
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Part 16.3 Packaging system performance testing
• Requirement: Use sterilized products/packages, preferable standardized methods
• Observation: No or insufficient data provided
• Comment:It is recommendable to use AAMI TIR 22 for guidance
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Part 16.4 Stability testing
• Requirement: Accelerated aging and real time shelf life shall begin simultaneously
• Observation: Not followed
• Comment:May be difficult to achieve. It is essential that
samples for real time shelf life cover possible influences of the packaging and the sterilization process
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Part 25.1.4 General
• Requirement: Development is not a part of validation
• Comment:Clear separation recommended to make sure that the criteria are met within planned scope of the protocol
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Part 25.1 General
• Requirement: Validation using data of existing products
• Observation:Insufficient rational provide (esp. in design dossiers)
• Comment: Usually only IQ and / or OQ data may be used
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Part 25.2 Installation Qualification
• Requirement: Definition of critical parameters
• Observation: Risk management is not used for identification of critical parameters
• Comment: Risk management not always properly integrated into validation and CAPA
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Part 25.2 Installation Qualification
• Requirements:Calibration of sensors and gauges before and after validation
• Observation: No calibration before and after validation
• Comment: Acceptance of single calibration of test equipment possible, rational required
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Part 25.2 Installation Qualification
• Requirement:Software validation
• Observation: Incomplete or difficult to trace back
• Comment: Includes as a minimum the controller of the packaging machine; software of test instrument(s) if applicable
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Part 25.3 Operational Qualification
• Requirement:All anticipated conditions for manufacturing
• Observation:It is not precisely described and assessed if such investigations are performed; data are insufficient to demonstrate compliance
• Comment: It is recommended to address this in protocol and report
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Part 25.3 Operational Qualification
• Requirement: Selection of worst case conditions = upper and lower limits for process parameters and their combination(s)
• Observation: --• Comment:
Identification of worst case conditions should / could be referenced to process analysis in order to understand process inputs; description for selection of parameters helpful
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Part 25.4 Performance Qualification
• Requirement: Process repeatability and reproducibility
• Observation: No criteria defined or no justification given for acceptance criteria
• Comment: --
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Part 25.4 Performance Qualification
• Requirement: 3 production runs with adequate sampling; duration should account for process variables
• Observation: No explanation given for selection of conditions used
• Comment: What is defined to be “a run”? Which variations have to be considered (e.g. materials, brakes, clearance of process disturbance, personnel change?) See also 4.2 for statistics!
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Part 25. 4 Performance Qualification
• Requirement: The process shall be under control and capable
• Observation: No statistical data provided that demonstrate a capable process
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Part 25.7 Performance Qualification
• Comment: Definition of process capability index or other process performance figure that demonstrates compliance. The index or figure shall be related to anticipated risks for the patient in case of non compliance.
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Part 25.7 Changes and Revalidation
• Comment:
– Rational for extent of revalidation required.– Assessment of impact of change on validated
process– Planning of validation measures incl.
acceptance criteria, performance and final evaluation of change
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Part 2Use of preformed sterile barrier
• Process:Use of preformed sterile barriers e.g. use of pouches that are only closed at the bottom seal (usually non peelable) or rolls
• Comment: Confirmation by supplier that requirements of ISO 11607 part 1 and 2 are met (should include process validation)
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Part 2Purchasing Control
• Process:Interface between manufacturer of the device and supplier of packaging material(s)
• Comment:– Purchasing control required
– Certificate for compliance with ISO 13485 strongly recommended
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Packaging in Design Dossiers
The following should be mandatory 1. Package material specifications2. Specification of the packaging system (sterile
barrier + protective packaging)3. Process validation for manufacturing of the
sterile barrier4. Stability data, at least plan + initial data5. Validation plan and report for final pack
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Additional Guidance Document
• Guidance document for validation of sealing process published by „Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sterilgutversorgung“, ZLG and TÜV RheinlandGmbH (version 1 dated July 2008).
• Only available in German language.• Is supposed to support hospitals but also may
be used by other organizations using this type of process.
• The authors do not guarantee completeness of implementation of the ISO 11607-2.
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Further reading
For general information about the European approach and web links:
• See AAMI TIR 22:2007 Annex A.3