Location via proxy:   [ UP ]  
[Report a bug]   [Manage cookies]                

Medical Devices - Quick Guide - Original - 28971

Download as pdf or txt
Download as pdf or txt
You are on page 1of 2

Pharma&Biotech

Medical Devices – Quick Guide

Step 1 Step 2
Select at random not more than 10 devices for testing. Ensure that the sample is in its final configuration and
The number of devices tested is dependent on several packaging, including all component parts that make up
This is a step-by-step guide factors including lot size, level of control, statistical
considerations and past performance.
the final medical device.

detailing how to test medical Note: Suitability testing for each product or product family is required.
Medical devices coming from cellulose-based components may contain
devices for endotoxin. glucans. If glucan interference is observed, the use of a glucan-blocking
reagent, such as β-G-Blocker, may be needed.

Step 3 Step 4 Step 5


Soak or immerse the device(s) or flush the fluid pathway Calculate the Endotoxin Release Limit (ERL). Test the extract.
with LAL Reagent Water (LRW) that has been heated to
37 ±1° C, keeping the LRW in contact with the surface(s) The endotoxin release limit for the extraction solution The extract should be tested with a positive product control,
not less than 1 hour. This can be done in a depyro- can be calculated using the following equation: both in duplicate. In the event that there is interference
genated glass or stainless steel container. Materials may evident, it is possible to dilute the extract further up to the
be rendered endotoxin-free by heating at 250° C for K×N Maximum Valid Dilution (MVD). The MVD can be calculated
30 minutes using a validated process. Adjust the volume V where: using the following equation:
for rinsing or extraction according to the size and
configuration of the device. K = allowable endotoxin per device ERL
20.0 EU / device λ where:
2.15 EU / device (for cerebrospinal contact)
N = number of devices tested ERL = calculated in step 4
V = total volume of extraction solution λ = the value of the lowest standard used in a
quantitative assay or the labeled sensitivity
Example: of the gel clot lysate used
10 devices extracted in 1,000 mL of LRW
Example:
ERL = 20 EU / device x 10 devices = 0.2 EU / mL Extraction solution from example in step 4 tested
1,000 mL with the kinetic chromogenic assay where the lowest
standard is 0.005 EU/mL

Hip Implant MVD = 0.2 EU / mL = 1:40


0.005 EU /mL

Surgical Plate

Syringe

Medical Tube
Pacemaker

Stent Knee Replacement Urinary Catheter Orthopedic Implant Screws


www.lonza.com/pharmabiotech For more technical
www.lonza.com/lal guidance register to our
QC Insider™ Toolbox
www.lonza.com/qcinsider

Materials, Equipment & Documents Needed


Reagents
– Endotoxin detection kit (a variety of kits is available. Please
contact your local sales representative for additional information.)
– LAL Reagent Water (LRW) (# W50-640, W50-100, W50-500,
W50-1000)

Accessories
– Glass dilution tubes (# N207)
– Glass reaction tubes (# N201, N205), for use with the PYROGENT™
Gel Clot Assays
– Individually wrapped serological pipettes (optional)
– Tips
– 96-well plates (# 25-340), if using a plate-based method North America
– Reagent reservoirs (# 00190035), if using a plate-based method Customer Service: 800 638 8174 (toll free)
– β-G-Blocker (# N190), optional order.us@lonza.com
Scientific Support: 800 521 0390 (toll free)
Use pyrogen-free accessories that have been qualified for endotoxin testing. scientific.support@lonza.com

Equipment and Software Europe


– Pipettors Customer Service: +32 87 321 611
– Timer order.europe@lonza.com
– Vortex mixer Scientific Support: +32 87 321 611
– Test tube rack scientific.support.eu@lonza.com
– For use with the PYROGENT™ Gel Clot Assay: heating block or
non-circulating hot water bath International
– For use with the QCL-1000™ Endpoint Chromogenic Assay: Contact your local Lonza distributor
heating block with adapter (# 25-038A) and spectro- or Customer Service: +1 301 898 7025
filterphotometer with 405-410 nm filter or microplate reader Fax: +1 301 845 8291
– For use with the Kinetic-QCL™ or PYROGENT™-5000 Kinetic scientific.support@lonza.com
LAL Assays: incubating absorbance microplate reader
– For use with the PyroGene™ rFC Assay: incubating fluorescence
microplate reader Lonza Walkersville, Inc. – Walkersville, MD 21793

All trademarks belong to Lonza or its affiliates or to their respective


Supporting Documents third party owners. The information contained herein is believed
– Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to be correct and corresponds to the latest state of scientific and
technical knowledge. However, no warranty is made, either expres-
– Endotoxin Detection Kit Package Insert sed or implied, regarding its accuracy or the results to be obtained
– Endotoxin Detection Assay Procedure Quick Guide from the use of such information and no warranty is expressed
or implied concerning the use of these products. The buyer as-
– Endotoxin Assay Selection Guide sumes all risks of use and/or handling. Any user must make his
– United States Pharmacopeial Convention. General Chapter <161> own determination and satisfy himself that the products supplied
by Lonza Group Ltd or its affiliates and the information and re-
Medical Devices – Bacterial Endotoxin and Pyrogen Tests
commendations given by Lonza Group Ltd or its affiliates are (i)
– United States Pharmacopeial Convention. General Chapter <85> suitable for intended process or purpose, (ii) in compliance with
Bacterial Endotoxins Test environmental, health and safety regulations, and (iii) will not
infringe any third party’s intellectual property rights.
– European Pharmacopoeia (EP). European Directorate for the Quality
of Medicines. Chapter 2.6.14 Bacterial Endotoxins ©2016 Lonza. All rights reserved.
RT-DS024 03/16

You might also like