Glossary Terms (Simple List)
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Compatibility (Filter)
The ability of a filter to be used with a particular process fluid without a change in the inherent properties of the filter. (TR41)
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Compendial Procedure
A method that is considered validated as published in one of the recognized compendia. (TR57)
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Complaint Files
(a) As defined by 21 CFR Part 211.198- Complaint Files. (b) A written record of each complaint shall be maintained in a file designated for drug product complaints. The file regarding such drug product complaints shall be maintained at the establishment where the drug product involved was manufactured, processed, or packed, or such file may be maintained at another facility if the written records in such files are readily available for inspection at that other facility.
1.The written record shall include the following information, where known: the name and strength of the drug product, lot number, name of complainant, nature of complaint, and reply to complainant .
2.Where an investigation under 211.192 is conducted, the written record shall include the findings of the investigation and follow-up. The record or copy of the record of the investigation shall be maintained at the establishment where the investigation occurred in accordance with 211.180. (TR55) -
Complete Data (FDA)
FDA requires complete data in laboratory records, which includes raw data, graphs, charts, and spectra from laboratory instruments and associated metadata. (§§ 211.194(a) and 212.60(g)(3) (2). A complete record of all data secured in the course of each test, including date and time the test was conducted and all graphs, charts, and spectra from laboratory instrumentation, properly identified to show the specific component, drug product container, closure, in-process material, or drug product, and lot tested. (TR80)
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Component, Primary
Element of the assembled prefilled syringe (needle, plunger stopper and tip closure, or adhesive) directly in contact with the drug. (TR 73)
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Component, Secondary
Element of the assembled prefilled syringe (plunger rod, backstop, or safety system) that interacts with the primary components and provides functionality to the delivery system. (TR 73)
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Composite Membrane
A membrane consisting of multiple layers. (TR15)
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Compounding
A process in which a bulk drug substance is combined with one or more excipients and/or another bulk drug substance to produce a drug product. (TR22)
A process wherein bulk drug substance is combined with one or more excipients and/or another bulk drug substance to produce a drug product. (TR62)
The preparation, mixing, assembling, altering, packaging, and labeling of a drug, drug-delivery device, or device in accordance with a licensed practitioner’s prescription, medication order, or initiative based on the practitioner/patient/pharmacist/compounder relationship in the course of professional practice. Compounding includes the following:
• Preparation of drug dosage forms for both human and animal patients
• Preparation of drugs or devices in anticipation of prescription drug orders based on routine, regularly observed prescribing patterns
• Reconstitution or manipulation of commercial products that may require the addition of one or more ingredients
• Preparation of drugs or devices for the purposes of, or as an incident to, research (clinical or academic), teaching, or chemical analysis
• Preparation of drugs and devices for prescriber’s office use where permitted by federal and state law. (TR63) -
Compressor
Components used to pump refrigerant through the active temperature-controlled system. (TR64)
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Computerized System
Collective application software, data and hardware platform that provides functionality, control and data to a user or other system. (TR48)