2018 PDA Sterile Medicinal Products Manufacturing Conference
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Regulatory expectations, including the use of more effective risk-based decision making, have changed due to the expansion of global manufacturing, the need to produce new therapies and products, and the use of new technologies. As a result, aseptic processing and terminal sterilization practices have been revisited, and the need for more reliable, efficient, and effective product manufacturing, control, and release processes has emerged. The proposed revision to EU Annex 1: Manufacture of Sterile Medicinal Products aims to address these trends.
Over the past decade, Aseptic Processing has increasingly become a prominent method for manufacturing sterile pharmaceutical products. It is the preferred, and in many cases, the only method available for manufacturing many of the new biologic therapies, even as it continues to be the method used for many long-standing more traditional drug products. In addition, there has been renewed interest in the use of terminal sterilization and post-aseptic processing microbiological treatments/sterilization to ensure product quality and sterility.
Health authorities from around the world are tightening expectations for sterile product quality and safety, based on patient risk. Producers of sterile products are contemplating true risk-based approaches to improve manufacturing and manufacturing controls to better meet challenges and comply with regulatory requirements. The need for dialogue and partnership between manufacturers, suppliers, and regulators is growing as a means to solve issues and improve.
The 2018 PDA Sterile Medicinal Products Manufacturing Conference will bring together sterile product experts and the sterile products community to highlight contemporary approaches for sterile product manufacturing. This will be done using case studies and personal experiences from recognized industry and regulatory agency experts. The Conference will cover modern approaches to aseptic product manufacturing and will focus on the following sterile product manufacturing essentials, with special reference to the draft revision of the EU GMP Annex 1:
- Risk- and science-based assessment and approaches in sterile product facility design and manufacturing processes – what works and what may not be worth the risk
- Modern methods for cleanroom qualification, environmental monitoring, and contamination control
- How to better use existing sterile product technologies
- PDA and industry responses to the proposed revision to Annex 1 and other regulatory trends and expectations
- New thinking on sterile product manufacturing validation and process simulation
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this Conference, the participant will be prepared to better understand and meet the challenges of manufacturing healthcare sterile products in a modern global technological and regulatory environment by:
- Explaining the latest methods for sterile product manufacturing risk evaluation
- Describing the benefits associated with post-aseptic processing microbiological treatments/sterilization
- Interpreting regulatory risk perspectives and implications for sterile product manufacturing and processing
- Identifying contemporary aseptic processing technologies for risk minimization
- Recognizing the new requirements present in the draft revised Annex 1
Who Should Attend
Department
Manufacturing | Formulation | Compliance | Engineering | QA/QC | Development | Regulatory Affairs | Research and Development | Technical Operations | Validation
Level of Expertise
Senior Management | Senior Scientists | Project/Program Leader | Technical Contributor
Job Function
Microbiology | Validation | Engineering | Quality | Regulatory | Sterility Assurance | Sterile Operations | Product and Process Development
Conference Inquiries
Brooke Schneider, CMP
Manager, Programs
Tel: +1 (301) 656-5900 ext. 111
Email: schneider@pda.org
Registration Inquiries
Tel: +1 (301) 656-5900 ext. 115
Email: registration@pda.org
Exhibition/Sponsorship Inquiries
David Hall
Vice President, Sales
Tel: +1 (301) 656-5900 ext. 160
Email: hall@pda.org
Program Highlights
The 2018 PDA Sterile Medicinal Products Manufacturing Conference will bring together sterile product experts and the sterile products community to highlight contemporary approaches for sterile product manufacturing and aseptic processing.Agenda
Discover What's Happening Each Day
Monday, May 14
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Registration Open
7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks from Conference Co-Chair
Gabriele Gori, Vice President, Audit and Risk Management, Global Quality, GSK Vaccines
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8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
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Session Description: The conference takes the opportunity of the on-going changes in the European regulations for sterile medicinal product manufacturing to discuss how to move forward to true risk-based manufacturing and control, in order to enhance process robustness and sterility assurance, thus ensuring supply reliability. The necessity for moving forward is illustrated by changes of the scenario where we operate, such as the availability of modern technologies, the development of innovative personalized and alternative therapies, the globalization of the manufacturing and supply chain as well as by increased regulatory expectations. What needs to change is our understanding of the limitations of traditional methods for process and contamination control, our hesitancy to use new technologies, and our awareness of the need to develop manufacturing methods to meet new therapies. This session will present a general overview on positions from industry and health authority on the above topics and will solicit an active dialogue with the participants that will continue through the subsequent conference tracks. |
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8:30 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. 8:55 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. 9:20 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
9:45 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Exhibit Area Open
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Refreshment Break in Exhibit Area
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10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. |
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Session Description: Whilst there is common agreement that the implementation of Quality Risk Management (QRM) principles is critical for an efficient and effective design and implementation of facilities and processes in a modern pharmaceutical company, there are instances where the implementation of these principles does not always translate into proper practices in the actual manufacturing and control activities that reduce residual risk to patient to an acceptable level. The purpose of this session is to provide clarity on those principles and provide a real case study on their effective implementation, for a better understanding on such a powerful approach and the associated benefits. |
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10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. |
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Lunch on Your Own. Exhibit Area Closed. A listing of local restaurants is available at the PDA registration desk.
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1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. |
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Session Description: This plenary session will focus on one of the most reviewed metrics for evaluating a facilities overall environmental control. Monitoring of the environment is a required activity that must be reviewed at frequencies that are relevant to the processes within the facilities being monitored. Join us as Personnel Qualification and Use of Settle Plates are discussed in depth. |
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1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. |
3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Refreshment Break in Exhibit Area
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4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
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Session Description: Once sterility has been achieved for a process or product, maintenance of integrity is paramount in the manufacture of sterile products. With aseptic processing, sterile integrity of the aseptic line and process must be maintained after sterilization-in-place until the manufacturing campaign is completed. For sterile pharmaceutical products, sterile integrity must be maintained throughout the product’s shelf-life. This session will highlight the risk-based considerations around sterile filtration including pre-use post-sterilization integrity testing. Additionally, recommended best demonstrated scientific practice for container closure integrity testing will be summarized based on current content of the ongoing revision of PDA Technical Report No. 27 on Pharmaceutical Packaging. |
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4:00 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. 4:40 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. 5:10 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Networking Reception in Exhibit Area
Tuesday, May 15
7:15 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.Registration Open
7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
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7:15 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
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Session Description: PDA assembled a team of sterile manufacturing and quality control experts. Using input from PDA members, documented PDA positions from its Technical Reports, Aseptic Processing Points to Consider (2015, 2016), Journal Articles, and the team’s acquired knowledge, this team reviewed the Annex 1 Revision, and where necessary, offered comments and recommendations on and to the Annex 1 revision. Those comments have been submitted to the European Commission for consideration. This session will review the PDA commenting process, key comments submitted by PDA, the rationale for PDA proposed changes, and answer questions related to draft Annex 1 revision and PDA response. |
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7:15 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
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8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. |
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Session Description: This plenary session will focus on other metrics for evaluating the overall aseptic process control for manufacturing facilities. Aseptic process simulations and airflow visualization are critical activities for process and facility evaluations. Join us for these in-depth conversations on aseptic process simulations and airflow visualizations. |
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8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. |
9:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Exhibit Area Open
9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Refreshment Break in Exhibit Area
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10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
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Session Description: Terminal sterilization of non-porous loads has different requirements and critical process parameters than porous loads. The presentation will highlight the key differences and bring clarity to points that are not addressed in the Annex-1 draft. The pharmaceutical industry has been moving away from conventional Grade A filling lines with B background to Isolator technology in grade D background. As a result, there is a need for line setup and format changes to take place with an open isolator in a grade D environment. A key question today is how to render all critical surfaces sterile, taking into account the following; a. limitation for VHP and other surface decontamination techniques to contact any hidden surfaces and b. the challenges faced to enter large format parts e.g. vibratory bowls and rails. The goal is to design a process that results in the highest possible sterility assurance level. |
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10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch on Your Own. Exhibit Area Closed. A listing of local restaurants is available at the PDA registration desk.
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1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
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Session Description: Increased knowledge on aseptic manufacturing and improved process design can open the door to enhanced control strategies which are more efficient and effective than the ones implemented today. The introduction of new therapies are changing risk profiles, typical contributors of contamination, and forcing the industry to look for innovative approaches for process control and product release. This session will explore real time release for aseptic processing and other regulatory and process challenges raised by new products, such as those from cell and gene therapy. |
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1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Refreshment Break in Exhibit Area
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3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
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Session Description: The objective of this conference is to promote dialogue, deliver knowledge, and to leave attendees, participants, and speakers with a better understanding of the challenges, opportunities, and answers the sterile medicinal products manufacturing industry is and will be facing. Key speakers, experts, and regulators will take places at the podium to present final thoughts on conference proceedings and field questions from the audience. This is the attendees’ last opportunity to present their views and clarify presenter’s positions on topics presented or any topic related to the conference. |
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Gabriele Gori, Vice President, Audit and Risk Management, Global Quality, GSK Vaccines |
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks from Conference Co-Chair
Hal Baseman, Chief Operations Officer, ValSource LLC
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Venue Details and Accommodations
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Hyatt Regency Bethesda
1 Bethesda Metro CenterBethesda, MD
Hyatt Regency Bethesda
One Bethesda Metro Center
7400 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814 USA
Tel: +1 (301) 657-1234
Rate: Single/Double: $239.00, plus applicable state and local taxes.
The cut-off date has past, however rooms will are still available at the prevailing rate based on the hotel's availability.
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms have been reserved for meeting participants at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda. The rate is $239 for single or double occupancy. Guestroom rates are subject to State and Local taxes. Reservations must be secured by Monday, April 16, 2018. After this date, reservations can be made on a space-and rate-available basis only. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m.; check-out time is 12:00 p.m.
To make reservations, individuals may click on the reservation link above or call the Hyatt Regency Bethesda at +1 (301) 657-1234. Please make sure to tell the reservationist that you are with the PDA group attending the 2018 PDA Sterile Medicinal Products Conference to receive the PDA group rate.
Individual Cancellation
Please be aware that obtaining and canceling hotel reservations is the responsibility of the meeting registrant. Individuals will be responsible for payment of their own cancellation fees. The cancellation policy is 24 hours prior to the date of arrival by 3 p.m. to avoid cancellation fees.
Amenities
Just one mile from the MD/DC line, Hyatt Regency Bethesda is perfectly-positioned to allow you to take advantage of all Washington, DC has to offer. Located directly above the Bethesda Metro station (Red Line), you're walking distance to numerous area businesses and minutes from Maryland's best shopping, dining and cultural attractions. Take advantage of the hotel's Smart Phone Check-in and the 24 hour StayFit™ fitness center during your stay. The Hyatt Regency offers complimentary Wi-Fi in all guestrooms and public areas.
Area Airports
Reagan National- (DCA) is located 12.7 miles from the hotel and all major carriers service this airport
Dulles International Ariport- (IAD) is 25 miles away, all major carriers service this airport
Baltimore Washington- (BWI) is 35.2 miles away, all major carries service this airport
Ground Transportation
Taxi fares from Reagan National (DCA) are approximately $45-55.00 one way, not including tip, and will take about 30 minutes. One way taxi fares from Dulles (IAD) is approximately $75 and from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) is about $95.
Driving Directions
Hyatt Regency Bethesda hotel is located on One Bethesda Metro Center.
Hotel Parking
Self-parking at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda is $12 daily/overnight. Valet parking is $18 daily or $30 overnight.
Registration
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GROUP REGISTRATION DISCOUNT: Register 3 people from the same organization as a group (at the same time) for the event and receive the 4th registration free. Other discounts cannot be applied.
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CANCELLATION: If a cancellation request is received 30 days before the event, a credit (registration fee paid minus a 200.00 USD/EUR processing fee) will be given. No credits will be given for cancellation requests received less than 30 days before the event. Cancellation requests must be emailed to registration@pda.org.
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Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities are Available!
The 2018 PDA Sterile Medicinal Products Manufacturing Conference offers exciting and unique sponsorship and exhibition packages designed to strengthen brand image, increase visibility, and help you connect with industry leaders. This workshop will bring together industry experts from Manufacturing, Formulation, Compliance, Sterile Operations, Engineering, QA/QC, Development, Regulatory Affairs, Research and Development, Technical Operations, Validation, and Microbiology.
Good foot traffic is one thing; good leads are another. At this conference you will be exposed to high quality attendees from a variety of manufacturing companies – making this a must attend meeting. In addition, high profile sponsorships are available for lanyards, notepads, audience response systems, tote bags, pens, refreshment breaks, lunch and networking reception. We’ll create a customized sponsorship to fit your needs and budget.For more information about exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
David Hall, Vice President, Sales
Tel: +1 (301) 760-7373
Cell: +1 (240) 688-4405
Fax: +1 (301) 986-0296
Email: hall@pda.org
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