Selected passages from the FDA letter
Quoted FDA text from the published dataset. These selected excerpts are not the complete letter.
Passage 1Your firm failed to establish and follow appropriate written procedures that are designed to prevent microbiological contamination of drug products purporting to be sterile, and that include validation of all aseptic and sterilization processes (21 CFR 211.113(b)).
Passage 2You failed to ensure adequate aseptic behavior and establish appropriate written procedures designed to prevent microbiological contamination risks during the manufacture of drug products purported to be sterile. On August 26, 2024, our investigators observed an operator touching the **(b)(4)** of the **(b)(4)** with their gloved hand during the set up and assembly of the aseptic processing line.
Passage 3Your firm failed to thoroughly investigate any unexplained discrepancy or failure of a batch or any of its components to meet any of its specifications, whether or not the batch has already been distributed (21 CFR 211.192).
Passage 4Your firm failed to establish an adequate system for cleaning and disinfecting the room and equipment to produce aseptic conditions (21 CFR 211.42(c)(10)(v)).
Passage 5Your firm failed to maintain buildings used in the manufacture, processing, packing, or holding of drug products in a good state of repair (21 CFR 211.58).
Passage 6Your firm did not properly maintain classified areas and cleanrooms used in the manufacture of drug products. Our investigators observed peeling paint on the ceiling as well as bubbled paint and rust at the bottom of the door in ISO 7 room **(b)(4)**. Room **(b)(4)** provides access into aseptic filling line **(b)(4)**.
Citations in the original letter
As cited in this historical letter, not a statement of current regulatory requirements.
- 21 CFR 210
- 21 CFR 211.113(b)
- 21 CFR 211.192
- 21 CFR 211.42(c)(10)(v)
- 21 CFR 211.58