SOP Guide for Pharma

Sterile Injectable Manufacturing: SOP for Intravenous Injection Batch Manufacturing – V 2.0

Sterile Injectable Manufacturing: SOP for Intravenous Injection Batch Manufacturing – V 2.0

Standard Operating Procedure for Intravenous Injection Batch Manufacturing


Department Sterile Injectable Manufacturing
SOP No. SOP/SIM/021/2025
Supersedes SOP/SIM/021/2022
Page No. Page 1 of 14
Issue Date 18/06/2025
Effective Date 20/06/2025
Review Date 18/06/2026

1. Purpose

To define the procedure for the manufacturing of intravenous (IV) injection batches in a sterile manufacturing environment. This SOP ensures that all operations from raw material preparation to final filling are performed under

GMP-compliant, aseptic conditions to achieve product safety, quality, and consistency.

2. Scope

This SOP applies to the formulation, compounding, filtration, filling, and sealing of intravenous injection products within the sterile injectable manufacturing facility.

3. Responsibilities

  • Production Supervisor: Ensures manufacturing as per BMR and supervises entire process.
  • Production Operator: Executes each step including solution preparation, filtration, and filling.
  • Quality Assurance (QA): Performs in-process checks, batch record review, and line clearance.
  • Engineering: Ensures equipment readiness and preventive maintenance.
  • Microbiology: Monitors environmental and aseptic conditions.

4. Accountability

The Manufacturing Head is accountable for overall compliance with this SOP and final release readiness of the IV injection batch.

5. Procedure

5.1 Pre-Manufacturing Activities

  1. Verify issuance of approved Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR).
  2. Confirm availability of all required raw materials and packaging components.
  3. Ensure area clearance is done and Line Clearance is signed by QA.

5.2 Solution Preparation

  1. Transfer weighed materials to the compounding area through pass box.
  2. Prepare bulk solution in SS316 compounding vessel with WFI under LAF.
  3. Use magnetic stirrer or mechanical stirrer as per BMR instruction.
  4. Maintain pH and osmolality parameters within defined limits.
  5. Record all parameters in Solution Preparation Log (Annexure-1).

5.3 Filtration

  1. Use pre-validated 0.22 µm sterilizing grade membrane filters.
  2. Filter the bulk solution using a filter assembly under aseptic conditions.
  3. Perform integrity test (bubble point/diffusion) post-filtration and document in Annexure-2.

5.4 Filling and Sealing

  1. Transfer filtered solution to the filling line under laminar airflow.
  2. Start vial/bottle/syringe filling under Grade A conditions.
  3. Seal immediately post-filling using pre-set equipment (capper/sealer).
  4. Perform weight variation check every 30 minutes and document in Annexure-3.

5.5 In-Process Checks

  1. Perform particulate matter check, pH, and appearance test during batch filling.
  2. Verify environmental monitoring at regular intervals (settle plates, air sampling).
  3. Document all checks in IPC Log Sheet (Annexure-4).

5.6 Post-Manufacturing

  1. Label all units with batch number, expiry, and storage condition.
  2. Store sealed units in a designated quarantine area until QC release.
  3. Ensure all used equipment is cleaned as per SOP/SIM/051/2025.

5.7 Documentation

  1. Ensure BMR entries are made in real-time and cross-verified by QA.
  2. All annexures must be filled with batch-specific data and archived post-approval.

6. Abbreviations

  • SOP: Standard Operating Procedure
  • QA: Quality Assurance
  • BMR: Batch Manufacturing Record
  • WFI: Water for Injection
  • IPC: In-Process Control

7. Documents

  1. Solution Preparation Log – Annexure-1
  2. Filter Integrity Test Record – Annexure-2
  3. Weight Variation Log – Annexure-3
  4. IPC Record Sheet – Annexure-4

8. References

  • WHO TRS 986 – Annex 2
  • EU GMP Annex 1 – Manufacture of Sterile Medicinal Products
  • ICH Q8 – Pharmaceutical Development

9. SOP Version

Version: 2.0

10. Approval Section

Prepared By Checked By Approved By
Signature
Date
Name Sunita Reddy Rajesh Kumar Anil Sharma
Designation Production Officer QA Officer QA Head
Department Manufacturing Quality Assurance Quality Assurance

11. Annexures

Annexure-1: Solution Preparation Log

Date Batch No. Volume Prepared pH Operator
15/06/2025 IV/0625/01 100 L 6.8 Ravi Deshmukh

Annexure-2: Filter Integrity Test Record

Filter ID Type Bubble Point Result Analyst
FILT/001 0.22 µm 54 psi Pass Priya Nair

Annexure-3: Weight Variation Log

Time Sample No. Target Volume Actual Volume Status
10:30 5 10 mL 10.1 mL Acceptable

Annexure-4: IPC Record Sheet

Test Result Spec. Status Analyst
pH 6.8 6.5-7.5 Pass Rekha Mehta

Revision History

Revision Date Revision No. Details Reason Approved By
10/02/2022 1.0 Initial release New SOP QA Head
18/06/2025 2.0 Updated with filtration integrity and annexures Annual Review QA Head
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