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Document Number:
ORA.007
Revision #: 02
Revised:
25 Aug 2020
Title:
Pharmaceutical Microbiology Manual
Page 34 of 92
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Calculate endotoxin concentration per the USP Bacterial Endotoxins test
chapters <85> and <161>. For additional information refer to USP <1085>.
NOTE: Adjust the final endotoxin value taking into account the volume of the
rinse solution used in the extraction procedure.
7. Compositing Samples
The Bacterial Endotoxin test <85> does not directly address the issue of
combining product units (compositing/pooling). The risk of unit composites is
that one unit (vial, ampoule, etc.) may have bacterial endotoxin contamination
at a higher level but the dilution of this one unit with endotoxin-free units of
product may reduce the detectable level of endotoxin below the sensitivity of
the lysate or dilute the level of endotoxin below the acceptable monograph
level. Therefore, when using a composite format for screening drug
products for endotoxin it is important to adjust the MVD calculation to
account for this reduced lysate sensitivity. Secondly, when compositing
is performed for product screening, if a positive result is detected a
repeat test is acceptable under the conditions stated by the Interpretation
section of the USP chapter.
It would be advisable when performing the repeat test from a composite
mixture that, if remaining product is available and had been opened aseptically
under controlled conditions, the repeat test be performed on the original
individual units. It is strongly advised that the individual units be adequately
shaken to assure that the endotoxin is re-suspended back into solution before
taking the sample test aliquot. If any of the original individual units fail the
85>1085>161>85>
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