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PDA 272 Enhanced Test Methods for Visible Particle Detection and Enumeration on Elastomeric Closures and Glass Containers
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Within our industry, there is a historical lack of standard test methods for evaluating particle loads in packaging components which has confounded efforts to reduce particles. The methods defined in the new PDA Technical Report No. 85 (TR-85): Enhanced Test Methods for Visible Particle Detection and Enumeration on Elastomeric Closures and Glass Containers will allow all suppliers and pharmaceutical companies to discuss and compare particle data in a fair and meaningful manner. The adoption of standard test methods is an enabling step for having substantive discussions between suppliers and customers for defining viable and relevant specifications for particulate. This training course provides the training required to adopt the loose particle test method detailed in TR-85 which allows for differentiation between fibers (>300um) and particles (>100um) and also gives a primer on the required statistics to qualify the method within your own organization.
Upon completion of this training course, the attendee will be able to:
- Understanding the importance of monitoring/controlling particulate contamination
- Understanding TR-85 and the method for Elastomeric components
- Set up and use of required lab equipment
- Perform proper particle and fiber counting technique
- Utilize statistics for evaluation of results and qualification strategy
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Early Registration
Register by 13 September 2024
Member Price
$1,349GovernmentMember Only
$1,049
Health AuthorityMember Only
$1,049
AcademicMember Only
$1,049
Non-Member
$1,619
Standard Registration
Register after 13 September 2024
Member Price
$1,499GovernmentMember Only
$1,049
Health AuthorityMember Only
$1,049
AcademicMember Only
$1,049
Non-Member
$1,799
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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Ravi Patel
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
Read BioRavi Patel
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
Ravi Patel is a member of the Core Team for PDA Zero Particle Task Force representing the Elastomers Subgroup (2018-2022). He is currently the Director of Quality Engineering and Metrology at West Pharmaceutical Services, responsible for global engineering projects, the development of automation & metrology systems, and supporting new product development & various cross-departmental initiatives. He has worked at West in various roles for over 18 years. Prior to assuming the responsibilities as Director of Quality Engineering, he served as a Project Manager for Quality Operations, a Manager of the customer complaints team for Quality Systems, a Quality Engineer responsible for validation and optimization projects, and as a Scientist within the quality organization supporting customer complaints and internal plant investigations. Before joining West, he held the post of an Analytical Chemist at Wyeth Ayerst responsible for developing novel quantification methods for compounds as part of a team responsible for drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics assays and as a Chemist at ViroPharma as part of research & development team responsible for design novel pathways to synthesize small molecule heterocycles intended for treatment of specific RNA viruses.
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John Rech
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
Read BioJohn Rech
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
Mr. Rech has ten years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and eight years of experience in the packaging and drug delivery industry with West Pharmaceutical Services. As a senior scientist, his areas of focus were centered around customer complaint and plant investigations as well as particle analysis. After several years in this role, he transitioned to the role of Technology Manager for Particle Testing, where he is currently leading method development and validation projects and is responsible for bringing new capabilities and technology into the West organization.
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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