The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and others, such as EP, JP, and ChP, have developed test techniques to ensure that particle counts are kept to a minimum in intravenous injections (parenteral ...

As stated earlier, filtration is the mechanical or physical removal of solids from fluids (liquid or air). This is achieved when the liquid passes through a filter medium, which reduces the number of ...

An update to USP<1788> Methods for Determination of Subvisible Particulate Matter was released in May 2021. Its goal is to assist in the support and clarification of the information provided in ...

Patients are administered parenteral drugs usually by means of injections, and therefore these drugs must be free of visible particles. To ensure this, the USP <788> Particulate Matter in Injections ...

Automated Particle Counters (APCs) calibrated with Medium Test Dust (MTD) have historically set the benchmark for fuel and lubrication cleanliness testing. This calibration method is based on ISO ...

This article outlines guidelines for the testing of high pressure gases utilized in cleanrooms according to the cleanliness limits stated in the FDA cGMP guidelines, the ISO 14644-1 cleanroom ...

Optical particle counters (equipment here from Pacific Scientific), now with ISO standard calibrations, determine the condition of hydraulic oils used in injection machines and ensure comparability of ...