Standard Operating Procedure for Technology Transfer in Transdermal Patches Production
1) Purpose
To establish a standardized procedure for the transfer of technology related to transdermal patches production from the development stage to commercial manufacturing, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance.
2) Scope
This SOP applies to all personnel involved in technology transfer activities, including production, quality assurance, quality control, regulatory affairs, and project management.
3) Responsibilities
3.1 Technology Transfer Team: Responsible for executing and overseeing the technology transfer process.
3.2 Production Department: Implements and validates manufacturing processes at the receiving site.
3.3 Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC): Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
3.4 Regulatory Affairs: Provides regulatory oversight and ensures submission of required documentation.
3.5 Project Manager: Oversees the timeline, milestones, and resources allocated to technology transfer activities.
4) Procedure
4.1 Pre-Transfer Activities:
4.1.1 Initiate technology transfer process upon completion of development and validation of transdermal patch formulation and processes.
4.1.2 Form a Technology Transfer Team comprising representatives from production, QA, QC, regulatory affairs, and project management.
4.2 Documentation and Planning:
4.2.1 Develop a Technology Transfer Plan outlining objectives, timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables.
4.2.2 Prepare and review all relevant documentation, including protocols, reports, and master batch records.
4.3 Transfer of Knowledge and Training:
4.3.1 Conduct knowledge transfer sessions between the sending (development) and receiving (production) teams.
4.3.2 Provide training to production personnel on new processes, equipment, and quality standards.
4.4 Process Validation:
4.4.1 Execute process validation studies at the receiving site to demonstrate reproducibility and consistency of manufacturing processes.
4.4.2 Analyze validation data and prepare validation reports for review and approval.
4.5 Regulatory Submission (if applicable):
4.5.1 Compile all necessary documentation for regulatory submission, including batch records, validation reports, and change control documents.
4.5.2 Submit the technology transfer package to regulatory authorities as per regulatory requirements.
4.6 Post-Transfer Review:
4.6.1 Conduct post-transfer review and evaluation to assess the success of technology transfer objectives and identify areas for improvement.
4.6.2 Document lessons learned and update the Technology Transfer Plan as needed.
5) Abbreviations, if any
SOP: Standard Operating Procedure
QA: Quality Assurance
QC: Quality Control
6) Documents, if any
Technology Transfer Plan
Validation Reports
Regulatory Submission Documents
7) Reference, if any
ICH Q10: Pharmaceutical Quality System
EU Guidelines to Good Manufacturing Practice: Annex 15, Qualification and Validation
FDA Guidance for Industry: Technology Transfer – Implementation of Quality Systems Approach
8) SOP Version
Version 1.0