Recent incidents of bacterial infections in patients linked to dirty arthroscopic shavers and endoscopes have spurred dramatic change in device reprocessing and sterilization strategies. Yet many ...

Automatic visual inspection machines and artificial intelligence highlight inspection deficits for parenteral containers and units. As a mandatory practice for injectable drug products by both FDA and ...

Regular inspections are vital to the safe, efficient functioning of a facility. Basic inspection techniques include performing visual surveys and randomly operating fixtures, equipment and systems.

Recent recalls, including that of American Regent?s caffeine and sodium benzoate injection on May 5, 2011, highlight the importance of particulate inspection, and they might lead observers to ask ...