Standard Operating Procedure for Intraosseous Injection Batch Manufacturing
| Department | Sterile Injectable Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| SOP No. | SOP/SIM/024/2025 |
| Supersedes | SOP/SIM/024/2022 |
| Page No. | Page 1 of 14 |
| Issue Date | 18/06/2025 |
| Effective Date | 20/06/2025 |
| Review Date | 18/06/2026 |
1. Purpose
This SOP describes the step-by-step process for the batch manufacturing of intraosseous (IO) injection products under sterile conditions to ensure compliance with GMP, quality consistency, and regulatory expectations.
2. Scope
This SOP applies to all operations carried out for
intraosseous injection manufacturing at the sterile injectable manufacturing unit, including formulation, filtration, aseptic filling, in-process checks, and documentation.
3. Responsibilities
- Manufacturing Executive: Responsible for executing manufacturing operations as per BMR.
- Quality Assurance Executive: Ensures compliance and batch record verification.
- Engineering Team: Responsible for equipment calibration and maintenance.
- Microbiology: Monitors environmental parameters and sterility controls.
4. Accountability
The Head of Manufacturing is accountable for overall compliance, documentation, and review of manufacturing operations related to intraosseous injection batches.
5. Procedure
5.1 Pre-Manufacturing Preparation
- Ensure the designated cleanroom is cleaned, disinfected, and documented.
- Verify availability of raw materials, packaging materials, and utilities.
- Confirm equipment calibration and cleaning logs are complete and within validity.
5.2 Solution Preparation
- Transfer raw materials to manufacturing through dynamic pass box.
- Dissolve API and excipients in WFI inside a jacketed SS316L vessel equipped with stirrer.
- Maintain defined temperature and stirring rate to ensure homogenous mixture.
- Adjust pH if required and filter the solution through pre-filter (5 µm).
5.3 Sterile Filtration
- Filter the solution using sterile 0.22 µm membrane filter into a sterile filling vessel.
- Perform integrity testing (Bubble Point Test) pre and post filtration. Record in Annexure-2.
- Use sterile, single-use tubing systems or autoclaved connections to maintain sterility.
5.4 Aseptic Filling and Sealing
- Transfer sterile solution to aseptic filling area under Grade A conditions in LAF.
- Fill the IO solution into sterile containers/vials as per validated filling volume.
- Seal the vials with pre-sterilized rubber stoppers and aluminum seals.
- Visually inspect filled units for integrity, clarity, and absence of particulate matter (Annexure-3).
5.5 In-Process Quality Control
- Monitor and record temperature, differential pressure, and relative humidity.
- Perform in-process checks every 30 minutes for fill volume, clarity, sealing, and particulate matter.
- Document observations in Annexure-4: In-Process Quality Log.
5.6 Post-Manufacturing Activities
- Transfer vials to designated quarantine area with proper labeling.
- Clean all equipment as per SOP and record in equipment cleaning log.
- Submit BMR to QA for review and batch disposition.
6. Abbreviations
- IO: Intraosseous
- WFI: Water for Injection
- BMR: Batch Manufacturing Record
- QA: Quality Assurance
- LAF: Laminar Air Flow
7. Documents
- Formulation Log – Annexure-1
- Filter Integrity Test Report – Annexure-2
- Visual Inspection Report – Annexure-3
- In-Process Quality Control Log – Annexure-4
8. References
- ICH Q8: Pharmaceutical Development
- WHO TRS No. 961: Annex 6
- Schedule M (India): Good Manufacturing Practices
9. SOP Version
Version: 2.0
10. Approval Section
| Prepared By | Checked By | Approved By | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature | |||
| Date | |||
| Name | Priya Natarajan | Rakesh Jadhav | Dr. Neha Menon |
| Designation | Production Executive | QA Executive | Head QA |
| Department | Manufacturing | Quality Assurance | Quality Assurance |
11. Annexures
Annexure-1: Formulation Log
| Date | Batch No. | Temp (°C) | pH | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/06/2025 | IO/0625/01 | 22 | 6.5 | Rajesh Kumar |
Annexure-2: Filter Integrity Test Report
| Filter ID | Type | Pre-Test | Post-Test | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT-005 | 0.22 µm | Pass | Pass | Accepted |
Annexure-3: Visual Inspection Report
| Unit No. | Clarity | Particles | Seal Integrity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IO-0543 | Clear | Absent | Intact | Pass |
Annexure-4: In-Process Quality Control Log
| Time | Volume (mL) | Clarity | Remarks | Checked By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | 2.0 | Clear | Compliant | Sunita Reddy |
Revision History
| Revision Date | Revision No. | Details | Reason | Approved By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2022 | 1.0 | Initial Issue | New SOP | QA Head |
| 18/06/2025 | 2.0 | Procedure and annexures updated | Periodic Review | QA Head |