Review and Updates on Standardized Test Methods of
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Review and Updates on Standardized Test Methods of
May 2014 Review and Updates on Standardized Test Methods of ISO 11607 Katie Tran Presenter Herb Schueneman Presenter Greg Schwinghammer Moderator ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 1 Agenda • • • • • ISO 11607 Popular Test Methods (ISO 11607 Part 1 – Annex B) Future Test Method Change FDA Recognition Conclusions ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 2 What is ISO 11607? • Guidance document for validating terminally sterilized medical devices • FDA recognized ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 3 Do I need to use ISO 11607? If you have a sterilized medical device, which must perform efficiently, safely, and effectively in the hands of the users. ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 4 ISO 11607 Revision • Previous revision • ISO 11607:2003 • Current revision • Technically revised and divided into 2 parts • ISO 11607-1:2006 and ISO 11607-2:2006 ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 5 ISO 11607 document • Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices • Part 1 Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems • Part 2 Validation requirements for forming, sealing and assembly processes ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 6 ISO 11607 Part 1 • Specifies the basic attributes required of materials and pre-formed systems intended for use in packaging systems for terminally sterilized medical devices • Sterile barrier system • • • • Allow sterilization Provide physical protection Maintain sterility up to the point of use Allow aseptic presentation ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 7 ISO 11607 Part 1 (cont.) • Applicable to industry, to health care facilities, and wherever medical devices are placed in sterile barrier systems and sterilized • Does NOT cover all requirements for sterile barrier systems and packaging systems for medical devices that are manufactured aseptically ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 8 ISO 11607 Part 2 • NOT part of this webinar • Describes the validation requirements for forming, sealing and assembly processes ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 9 ISO 11607 Part 1 – Annex B • Not intended to be all-inclusive • Current revision is 2006 Annex B Accelerated Aging Conditioning Integrity Internal Pressure Performance Testing Puncture Seal Strength Visual Inspections ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 10 Accelerated Aging Title Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices Standard ASTM F1980 Scope Provide information for developing accelerated aging protocols to rapidly determine the effects, if any, due to the passage of time on the sterile integrity of the sterile barrier system (SBS). Current Revision 2007 Previous Revision 2002 Changes 1. Removed package shelf life test plan flow chart. 2. Clarify no need to use actual product. 3. Clarify that aging/stability testing and performance testing are separate entities. ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 11 Accelerated Aging (cont.) 2002 ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 12 Accelerated Aging (cont.) Change Removed Flow Chart 2007 ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 13 Conditioning Title Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing Standard ASTM D4332 Scope Describe procedures for conditioning these containers, packages, or packaging components so that they may reach equilibrium with the atmosphere to which they may be exposed. Current Revision 2013 Previous Revision 2001 Changes NO changes to testing procedure ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 14 Conditioning (cont.) Change Added Extreme Cold -30°C, uncontrolled RH to Table 1 2001 2013 ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 15 Conditioning (cont.) Change Removed Table 2 ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 16 Conditioning (cont.) Change Removed Table 2 ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 17 Conditioning (cont.) ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 18 Integrity Title Standard Test Method for Detecting Seal Leaks in Porous Medical Packaging by Dye Penetration Standard ASTM F1929 Scope Detect and locate a leak equal to or greater than a channel formed by a 50 μm (0.002 in.) wire in package edge seals formed between a transparent material and a porous sheet material. Current Revision 2012 Previous Revision 1998 Changes 1. Added 2 more test methods (edge dip and eyedropper) 2. The method in 1998 is now called injection ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 19 Integrity (cont.) Video on Westpak site Injection ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 20 Integrity (cont.) Edge Dip ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 21 Integrity (cont.) Title Standard Test Method for Detecting Leaks in Nonporous Packaging or Flexible Barrier Materials by Dye Penetration Standard ASTM F3039 Scope Detect and locate a leak equal to or greater than a channel formed by a 50 μm [0.002 in.] wire in the edge seals of a nonporous package. Current Revision 2013 Previous Revision n/a Procedure Inject dye penetrant into package at a volume of 0.25 ml per inch of seal length (minimum) ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 22 Internal Pressure Title Standard Test Method for Detecting Gross Leaks in Packaging by Internal Pressurization (Bubble Test) Standard ASTM F2096 Scope Detection of gross leaks in packaging (tray and pouch packages) with method sensitivity is down to 250 μm (0.010 in.) with an 81% probability. Current Revision 2011 Previous Revision 2001 Changes 1. No need to place airflow in center of the package 2. Changes to testing procedure 3. Added “rotating the package 180°” (this does not affect Westpak™) ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 23 Internal Pressure (cont.) Video on Westpak site ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 24 Performance Testing Title Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems Standard ASTM D4169 Scope This practice provides a uniform basis of evaluating, in a laboratory, the ability of shipping units to withstand the distribution environment. Current Revision 2009 Previous Revision 2008 Changes 1. Change verbiage to consider the use of ASTM D7386 for single parcel shipments 2. Increased the weight limit for DC 12 and 13 from 100 lb to 150 lb 3. Clarify what is a long, narrow shipping unit (length ≥36”, width and height ≤20% of length) such that if bridge impact testing is required 4. NO changes to testing procedure ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 25 ASTM D4169 Test Input Standards Current Revision Handling (Manual) ASTM D5276 1998 Vehicle Stacking (Compression) ASTM D642 2000 Loose Load Vibration ASTM D999 2008 Low Pressure (Altitude) ASTM D6653 2013 Vehicle Vibration ASTM D4728 2006 Concentrated Impact ASTM D6344 2004 This webinar will not cover these standards in details but if you have questions please contact Katie at [email protected] ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 26 Performance Testing (cont.) Title Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems Standard ASTM D7386 Scope This practice provides a uniform basis of evaluating, in a laboratory, the ability of shipping units, weighing up to but not exceeding 150 lb (68 kg), intended for the single parcel delivery system to withstand the hazards associated with the distribution environment. Current Revision 2012 Previous Revision 2008 (Initial Release) Changes 1. Bibliography and reference updates 2. NO changes to testing procedure ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 27 Performance Testing (cont.) ISTA Series Title 1 (A, B, C, D, E, G, and H) Non-Simulation Integrity Performance Testing 2 (A, B, and C) Partial Simulation Performance Testing 3 (A, B, E, F, H, and K) General Simulation Performance Testing These standards get updated on a yearly basis. ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 28 Puncture Title Standard Test Method for Slow Rate Penetration Resistance of Flexible Barrier Films and Laminates Standard ASTM F1306 Scope Permits flexible barrier films and laminates to be characterized for slow rate penetration resistance to a driven probe. Current Revision 1990 Previous Revision n/a ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 29 Seal Strength Title Standard Test Method for Seal Strength of Flexible Barrier Materials Standard ASTM F88/F88M Scope Measures the force required to separate a test strip of material containing the seal and identifies the mode of specimen failure. Current Revision 2009 Previous Revision 2000 Changes 1. Added “M” to the standard meaning the whole document has the primary units as “metric” 2. NO changes to testing procedure ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 30 Seal Strength (cont.) Video on Westpak site Unsupported ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 31 Seal Strength (cont.) Title Standard Test Methods for Internal Pressurization Failure Resistance of Unrestrained Packages Standard ASTM F1140/F1140M Scope Determine the ability of packages to withstand internal pressurization. Current Revision 2013 Previous Revision 2007 Changes 1. NO changes to testing procedure 2. Added “M” to the standard meaning the whole document has the primary units as “metric” ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 32 Seal Strength (cont.) Video on Westpak site Closed Package ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 33 Seal Strength (cont.) Title Standard Test Method for Burst Testing of Flexible Package Seals Using Internal Air Pressurization Within Restraining Plates Standard ASTM F2054/F2054M Scope Determine the minimum burst strength of a seal placed around the perimeter of a flexible package as it is internally pressurized and enclosed within restraining plates. Current Revision 2013 Previous Revision 2007 Changes 1. NO changes to testing procedure 2. Added “M” to the standard meaning the whole document has the primary units as “metric” ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 34 Visual Inspection Title Standard Test Method for Determining Integrity of Seals for Flexible Packaging by Visual Inspection Standard ASTM F1886/F1886M Scope This test method covers the determination of channels in the package seal down to a width of 75 μm [0.003 in.] with a 60–100 % probability. Current Revision 2009 Previous Revision 1998 Changes 1. Added “M” to the standard meaning the whole document has the primary units as “metric” 2. Replaced “medical packaging” with “flexible packaging” 3. NO changes to testing procedure ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 35 Future Test Method Change • Performance testing - ASTM D4169 • Truck and/or air vibration spectrum and duration • Anticipated time frame 1-3 years from now ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 36 FDA Recognition (cont.) • Currently, ISTA test procedures not recognized on their website but we have customers who do use them and do get FDA approval. • We anticipate they will be recognized in the near future. ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 37 FDA Recognition (cont.) ISTA ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 38 FDA Recognition (cont.) ASTM D7386 ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 39 Conclusions ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 40 Questions? ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 41 About WESTPAK, Inc. Two Locations: San Jose Laboratory 83 Great Oaks Boulevard San Jose, CA 95119 408-224-1300 San Diego Laboratory 10326 Roselle Street San Diego, CA 92121 858-623-8100 www.westpak.com [email protected] ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 42 Thank You ! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or assistance with your testing needs. Katie Tran [email protected] Herb Schueneman [email protected] [email protected] ©2014, Westpak, Inc. 43