Fundamentals of Visual Inspection Training Course
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This training course covers the fundamentals of visual inspection and their application to injectable products. It will be a combination of lecture/discussion and hands-on exercises used to develop and practice practical inspection skills. The skills developed through this training course may be applied to both manual human inspection and automated machine inspection.
During this training course, you will learn about patient risks associated with particles in injections; global compendial and regulatory requirements and expectations; inspection techniques for visible particles and container closure defects; critical quality parameters for manual, semi-automated and automated inspection methods; light measurement and control; key elements of a visual inspection program; and inspection lifecycle development.
Upon completion of this training course, the attendee will be able to:
- Identify applicable international regulatory and compendial requirements for visual inspection
- Apply the critical parameters which must be controlled for reproducible inspection results
- Use appropriate statistical tools to assess and compare inspection methods
- Develop consistent validation strategies for visual inspection processes and equipment
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$2,499GovernmentMember Only
$1,749
Health AuthorityMember Only
$1,749
AcademicMember Only
$1,749
Non-Member
$2,999
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.
Featured Trainers
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Ronald Leversee
Padagis US LLC
Read BioRonald Leversee
Padagis US LLC
Ron has over 37 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing with over 15 years of direct operations leadership and experience in parenteral products with specialization in Freeze Drying, Sterile Filling, Visual Inspection, and Packaging operational areas. He has experience with ophthalmic drug products, sterile vial, sterile cartridges, and pre-filled syringes. Ron is a Certified Quality Auditor through the American Society of Quality. He has spent the past 15 years presenting and instructing various Visual Inspection topics and courses through the PDA Visual Inspection Forum and Visual Inspection Training Course in both Berlin and the Training and Research Institute (TRI) in Bethesda, MD. Ron has an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Electronics Technology from Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering and Masters of Science in Engineering Management both from Western Michigan University. He currently resides in Kalamazoo, MI.
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John G Shabushnig, PhD
Principal Consultant, Insight Pharma Consulting, LLC
Read BioJohn G Shabushnig, PhD
Insight Pharma Consulting, LLC
John is the founder of Insight Pharma Consulting, providing expert guidance in visual inspection and particle control. He began his career with The Upjohn Company responsible for process analytical technology (PAT) and visual inspection. He was Director of Technical Support and Engineering for Pharmacia with responsibility for sterile and non-sterile technology transfer and process improvement, package engineering and automation. He later served as Director of the Center for Advanced Sterile Technology. Before starting his consulting firm, he managed microbiology and aseptic manufacturing technical support for Pfizer’s Global Quality Operations. John holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Carroll College and a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Indiana University. He is an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association, having served as chair of the Board of Directors and chair of the Science Advisory Board. He organized and co-leads the Visual Inspection Interest Group. He also instructs at PDA's Training and Research Institute. John serves on the USP Dosage Forms Expert Committee and chairs the Visual Inspection of Parenterals Expert Panel. He has published and presented numerous papers on spectroscopic analysis, PAT, rapid microbiological testing and visual inspection of pharmaceutical products. He co-authored the recently published book Visual Inspection and Particulate Control.
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PDA Training and Research Institute
4350 East West Highway, Suite 110Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
ACCOMMODATIONS
The following hotels are located near the training course location:
Hilton Garden Inn
7301 Waverly Street
Bethesda, MD 20814
Hyatt Regency Bethesda
One Bethesda Metro Center
Bethesda, MD 20814
Residence Inn Marriott Bethesda Downtown
7335 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
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