Sunday, 1 October 2023

Technology transfer of analytical procedure(s) from Transfer Unit (TU) to Receiving Unit (RU).

 

 1.

OBJECTIVE 

1.1.

To lay down the procedure for transfer of analytical procedure(s) from Transfer Unit (TU) to Receiving Unit (RU).

2.

SCOPE 

2.1.

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is applicable to the analytical procedure(s) for finished products intended to be transfer from Analytical Development Laboratory (Research Centre) (TU) to Quality Control Laboratory (RU).

3.

RESPONSIBILITY

3.1.

Executive / Designee of Analytical development laboratory (ADL):

3.1.1.

Preparation and execution of SOP

3.2.

Head of the Department / Designee ADL:

3.2.1.

To review and check the SOP

3.6.

Head /Designee Research Centre(RC):

3.6.1.

Approval of protocol, datasheet cum report, certification of technology transfer and shall be responsible for review and authorization of SOP.

4.

PROCEDURE

4.1.

Analytical Method Transfer Protocol (AMTP) and Analytical Method Transfer Datasheet cum Report (AMTDR) shall be prepared after completion of method validation and approved Standard Test Procedure (STP).

4.2.

Data generation for technology transfer shall be initiated after approval of Analytical Method Transfer Protocol.

4.3.

Blank Analytical Method Transfer Datasheet cum Report shall be approved along with protocol and same shall be made effective prior to execution of technology transfer activity.

4.4.

Data shall be reported subsequently after analysis of both units i.e. (Transfer Unit and Receiving Unit) in Analytical Method Transfer Datasheet cum Report.

4.5.

If validation is carried out in-house then method precision or intermediate precision data shall be taken for analytical method transfer activity.

4.6.

If the formulation is proportionally similar (dose weight) then the technology transfer shall be performed on higher strength only.

4.7.

If the formulation is not proportionally similar (Pseudo dose) and the product has multiple strengths, then the technology transfer shall be performed on lowest and highest strengths.

4.8.

If the formulation has multiple groups of proportionally similar formula, then the technology transfer shall be performed on highest strength of each group.

(For e.g. 0.25 & 0.5 mg strengths are dose weight proportionate, 2,3 & 4 mg are dose weight proportionate and 1 mg are dose weight proportionate, then validation shall be carried out on 0.5, 4 and 1 mg strength) 

4.9.

If validations perform outside laboratory such as Contract Research Organization (CRO) in that situation transfer of analytical method shall be perform by CRO to Quality Control of Ajanta Pharma (Receiving Unit).  The transfer of analytical method(s) can be done by Collaborative study.

4.10.

The transfer of analytical method(s) can be done by methods as 

a) Collaborative study

    i) Indirect Method transfer

    ii) Direct Method transfer

b) Co-validation between two or more laboratories 

c) Revalidation

d) Transfer Waiver

4.10.1.

Indirect Method Transfer:

4.10.1.1.

An approach to transfer analytical method(s) that involves analysis of common samples at two different laboratories using the same analytical method.

 

Sr. No.

Actions

Responsibility

1.

Initiate the analytical method transfer.

ADL in consultation with QC 

2.

Issue current Standard Test Procedures to QC. Analytical method transfer is to be done using the current specifications and STPs.

Documentation, Research Centre (TU)

3.

Prepare Analytical method transfer protocol and Datasheet cum report & after assign a protocol number to it.

ADL  and QA (TU)

4.

Checking, reviewing and approving the Protocol and Datasheet cum Report

ADL, QA (TU) and QC, QA (RU)

5.

Share any specific and critical information regarding the method of analysis with the QC.

ADL 

6.

Send the sample of same batch / lot along with the working standard(s) to the QC.

ADL 

7.

Test the samples in both Laboratories using the same working standard(s) and using the same standard testing procedure as per the protocol. The time duration between the two analyses in both locations is not more than two months.

ADL and QC 

8.

In case of time duration more than two months or analytical method validation carried out at outside party; analyze the sample at both the locations.

ADL and QC 

9.

Certification shall be done after completion of Technology Transfer.

QC, QA(RU), QA (TU) and Head (RC)

4.10.1.2.

If the acceptance criteria do not meet in case of collaborative study, Head of QC shall analyze the data to look for any ambiguity. The method can then be transferred with proper justification given for that. If failure still persists, QC shall perform tests again. Sample conditions should also be evaluated to check possible degradations. Failure shall lead to Direct Transfer.

4.10.1.3.

For failure, where analysis involves only Direct Transfer, the analysis shall be repeated using the same batch.

4.10.1.4.

If the method does not meet the acceptance criteria even after the repeat analysis, the follow up action shall be decided by Head of QC.

4.10.2.

Direct Method Transfer:

4.10.2.1.

An approach to transfer the analytical methods in which the scientist from the Analytical Development Laboratory demonstrates the method to the analyst of the Quality Control Laboratory.

 

Sr. No.

Actions

Responsibility

Perform method transfer at the QC.

ADL and QC 

Prepare Analytical method transfer protocol and Analytical Method Transfer Datasheet cum report after assign a protocol number to it and review.

ADL and QA (TU)

Demonstrate the analytical method to the analyst of the QC by analyst of the ADL.

Analyst of ADL

Share any specific or critical information related to the method from the QC by the ADL.

Analyst of ADL

 

Repeat the analysis using the same sample.

Analyst of QC independently in presence of analyst of ADL.

Study the parameters to be transfer to QC as per protocol.

ADL and QC

Compile the results obtained by both the analysts in Datasheet cum Report.

ADL and QC

Check for the data to comply with the acceptance criteria.

ADL and QC

Certification shall be done after completion of Technology Transfer

QC, QA(RU), QA (TU) and Head (RC)

4.10.2.2.

If the acceptance criteria do not meet in case of collaborative study, Head of QC shall analyze the data to look for any ambiguity. The method can then be transferred with proper justification. If failure still persists, QC shall perform tests again. Sample conditions should also be evaluated to check possible degradations. 

4.10.2.3.

For failure, where analysis involves only Direct Transfer, the analysis shall be repeated using the same batch by the Transfer unit person at QC location.

4.10.2.4.

If the method does not meet the acceptance criteria even after the repeat analysis, the follow up action shall be decided by Head of QC.

4.10.3.

Co-validation study between two or more laboratories

4.10.3.1.

The laboratory that performs the validation of an analytical procedure is qualified to run the procedure.

4.10.3.2.

The transferring unit can involve the receiving unit in an interlaboratory co validation including them as a part of the validation team at the transferring unit and thereby obtaining data for the assessment of reproducibility.

4.10.3.3.

This assessment is made using a preapproved transfer or validation protocol that provides the details of the procedure, the samples to be used, and the predetermined acceptance criteria.

4.10.4.

Revalidation

4.10.4.1.

Revalidation or partial revalidation is acceptable approach for transfer of a validated procedure.

4.10.4.2.

Validation shall be done as per current receiving unit SOP. 

 

Sr. No.

Actions

Responsibility

Perform method validation at the QC.

QC

Prepare Analytical method transfer protocol and Analytical Method Transfer Datasheet cum report after assign a protocol number to it and review.

QC and QA (RU)

Perform the validation parameter as per QC SOP

QC 

Approve the validation protocol and report 

QA(RU)

Check for the data to comply with the acceptance criteria.

QC and QA (RU)

Certification shall be done after completion of validation and according to that technology transfer document to be prepared

QC and QA (RU)

4.10.5.

Transfer Waiver

4.10.5.1.

The conventional transfer of analytical method may be omitted under certain circumstances. In such instance, receiving unit is considered to be qualified to use the analytical test procedures without comparison and generation of interlaboratory comparative data. The following examples give some scenarios that may justify the waiver of transfer of analytical procedure:

4.10.5.1.1.

The new product’s composition is comparable to that of an existing product and/or the concentration of active ingredient is similar to that of an existing product and is analyzed by procedures with which the receiving unit already has experience.

4.10.5.1.2.

The analytical procedure being transferred is described in the USP–NF, and is unchanged. Verification should apply in this case.

4.10.5.1.3.

The analytical procedure transferred is the same as or very similar to a procedure already in use.

4.10.5.1.4.

The personnel in charge of the development, validation, or routine analysis of the product at the transferring unit are moved to the receiving unit.

4.10.5.2.

If eligible for transfer waiver, the receiving unit should document it with appropriate justifications by Receiving unit.

4.11.

Parameters to be study

4.11.1.

Assay

 

Parameters

HPLC

System Suitability

As per STP or as per technology transfer protocol.

Analysis of samples

Six Test Preparation as specified in individual STP or as per technology transfer protocol.

 

Acceptance criteria

1) The results obtained by both the laboratory should comply as per Analytical Method Transfer protocol. 

2) Relative Standard Deviation (RSD) of % Assay of six preparations performed at transfer and receiving units should not be more than 2.0% or as per Analytical Method Transfer Protocol.

3) Mean at Receiving unit within ± 3% of mean at Transfer unit.

4.11.2.

Related Substances\Chiral purity\Residual solvents:

 

Parameters

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) / Gas Chromatography (GC)

System Suitability

As per STP or as per technology transfer protocol

Analysis of samples

Six Test Preparation as specified in individual STP or as per technology transfer protocol.

Acceptance criteria

For Related Substances/Chiral purity (By HPLC):

1)The results obtained by both the laboratory should  comply as per Analytical Method Transfer Protocol.

2) Difference between lowest value and highest value of six results should not be more than 0.03% absolute for individual impurities for related substances and chiral purity.

3) Difference between lowest value and highest value of six results should not be more than 0.05% absolute for total impurities for related substances.

4) Difference between lowest value and highest value of twelve results (six each performed at Transfer and Receiving Unit) should not be more than 0.05% absolute for individual impurities for related substances and chiral purity.

5) Difference between lowest value and highest value of twelve results (six each performed at ADL and QC) should not be more than 0.05% absolute for total impurities for related substances.

 

Acceptance criteria

For Related Substances (By TLC):

1) The results obtained by both the laboratory should comply as per Analytical Method Transfer Protocol.

2) RSD of Rf value for individual (known and unknown) impurity from six test preparations each performed at transfer and receiving units should not more than 15.0%.

3) RSD of Rf value for individual impurity from twelve test preparations performed transfer and receiving units should not more than 15.0%.

4) RSD of Rf value for active ingredient from six test preparations each performed at transfer and receiving units should not more than 15.0%.

 5) RSD of Rf value for active ingredient from twelve test preparations performed transfer and receiving units should not more than 15.0%.

For Residual solvents:

1) The results obtained by both the laboratory should comply as per technology transfer protocol.

2) RSD of Residual solvent of six preparations performed at each of the testing laboratories should not be more than 15.0% by GC and 5.0% by HPLC or as per technology transfer protocol.

3) RSD of Residual solvent of twelve preparations (six each performed at ADL and QC) should not be more than 15.0% by GC and 5.0% by HPLC or as per technology transfer protocol.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.12.

Report evaluation by Collaborative study by Direct/Indirect Method Transfer

 

Sr. No.

Actions

1

Review and approve the results obtained.

2

Get the results at the QC for evaluation and comparison.

3

Check for the data to comply with the acceptance criteria.

4

Certify technology transfer activity after completion.

5.

RELATED DOCUMENTS

5.1.

Nil

6.

REFERENCES

6.1.

Nil

 

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