1st Edition
Revival: Sterilization Validation and Routine Operation Handbook (2001) Radiation
Characterization of Radiation Processes
o Physical Characteristics of Radiation
o Facility Design
o Effects of Radiation on Microorganisms
o System Operations
o Critical Process Parameters
o Dose Distribution
o Dosimeters
o Dose Mapping
Contract Sterilization
o Selection of the Sterilization Facility
o Obtain a Written Contract
o Verification of Validation
o Routine Processing
Prevalidation Planning
o Product and Package Materials Evaluation
o Accelerated Aging
o Establishment and Maintenance of Product Families
o Grouping into Product Families
o Selection of Family Representative
o Selection of a Sample Item Portion (SIP)
o Sterility Assurance Levels (SAL)
Microbiological Considerations
o Evaluation of Product Bioburden
o Evaluation of Bioburden Data
o Bioburden Isolates
o Product Sterility Testing
o Troubleshooting Microbiological Failures
Sterilization Support Testing
o Selection of a Test Laboratory and Test Methods
o Environmental Monitoring and Control
o Biocompatibility Testing
o Bacterial Endotoxin and Pyrogen Testing
The Validation Protocol
Outline of the Sterilization Validation
o Product and Packaging Materials Evaluation
o Equipment Qualification and Documentation
o Sterilization Dose Selection
o Dose Audit
o Dose Augmentation
o Selection of a Sterilization Dose for a Single Production Batch
o Alternate Sampling Plans for Dose Verification and Audit
Final Report
Routine Monitoring and Control
o Adopting a Device into a Validated Sterilization System
o Dose Audit Failure
o Frequency of Sterilization Dose Audits
Appendices
o Contract Radiation Sterilization Facilities in the United States
o Method 1 Dose Verification
o Method 1 Quarterly Dose Audit
o Worked Example for Method 1
o Method 2A Dose Validation
o Worked Example for Single Product Batch (SIP
Biography
Anne F.Booth President Booth Scientific, Inc
An experienced quality and sterilization professional with an in-depth knowledge of quality systems and sterilization process design, validation, cycle development and routine operation; of environmental monitoring and control and regulatory compliance issues. Detailed knowledge of FDA QSR requirements (21 CFR 820 and 210/211), as well as ISO 13485, ICH, EU MDD and Canadian requirements. Experienced in project and laboratory management. Skilled in process design and validation for a wide variety of medical devices, packaging, and pharmaceutical raw materials. Good troubleshooting, auditing and time management skills. Track record of significant contributions to improved operating efficiency, cost reduction, and profit enhancement.
Specialties: sterilization design and validation, quality systems, environmental monitoring, microbiology evaluations and testing, auditing
