Microbial Testing in Support of Aseptic Processing
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Anthony M. Cundell is the director of microbiological development and statistics, Global Quality Technology, at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, 401 N. Middletown Road, Pearl River, NY 10965-1299, tel. 845.602.2497, [email protected]. icrobial testing is conducted in the sterile pharmaceutical industry in support of sterile product development; for in-process monitoring during aseptic processing and filling operations; and for testing finished products. The role that microbial testing plays in promoting sterility assurance of aseptically filled sterile products will be discussed.
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