SOP for Lyophilization of Blood Products and Plasma Derivatives

SOP for Lyophilization of Blood Products and Plasma Derivatives

Standard Operating Procedure for Lyophilization of Blood Products and Plasma Derivatives

1) Purpose

This SOP outlines the method for the lyophilization of blood products and plasma derivatives to ensure stability during long-term storage and transport.

2) Scope

This SOP applies to personnel involved in the formulation, preparation, and testing of blood products and plasma derivatives for lyophilization, including formulation scientists, operators, and QA personnel.

3) Responsibilities

  • Formulation Scientists: Responsible for selecting excipients and stabilizers that protect proteins and other plasma components during freeze-drying.
  • Operators: Responsible for preparing the blood or plasma product for lyophilization according to the Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR).
  • QA Personnel: Responsible for verifying product stability, safety, and proper documentation post-lyophilization.
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4) Procedure

4.1 Selection of Stabilizers

4.1.1 Criteria for Stability

  • 4.1.1.1 Stabilizers such as albumin or sugars (e.g., sucrose) are often added to protect plasma proteins and other components from degradation during lyophilization.

4.2 Preparation and Lyophilization

4.2.1 Solution Preparation

  • 4.2.1.1 Weigh the required stabilizers and plasma products accurately as per the BMR.
  • 4.2.1.2 Dissolve the plasma product in a suitable buffer and stir gently to ensure homogeneity and complete dissolution of stabilizers.

4.2.2 Sterile Filtration and Filling

  • 4.2.2.1 Filter the solution through a sterile 0.22-micron filter to remove particulates.
  • 4.2.2.2 Aseptically fill sterile vials with the filtered
solution, ensuring the correct volume is dispensed according to the BMR.
  • 4.2.2.3 Freeze the vials at -80°C to prepare for lyophilization.
  • 4.3 Lyophilization and Post-Lyophilization Testing

    • 4.3.1 Load the frozen vials into the lyophilizer and follow the freeze-drying cycle as outlined in the BMR.
    • 4.3.2 After lyophilization, reconstitute the plasma or blood product and perform tests to ensure that the plasma components remain intact and bioactive.

    4.4 Documentation

    Record all preparation, lyophilization, and post-lyophilization steps in the Blood Products Lyophilization Logbook. QA should verify all documentation and testing results.

    5) Abbreviations

    • BMR: Batch Manufacturing Record

    6) Documents

    • Blood Products Lyophilization Logbook

    7) References

    • Pharmacopoeial guidelines for the preparation of blood products and plasma derivatives

    8) SOP Version

    Version 1.0

    Annexure

    Blood Products Lyophilization Logbook Template

    Date Product Name Batch No. Stabilizer Used Reconstitution Test Bioactivity Test Operator Initials QA Verification
    DD/MM/YYYY Product Name Batch Number Stabilizer Name Pass/Fail Pass/Fail Operator Name QA Initials
               


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