Blender Performance Qualification Protocol/ Annexures

The objective of developing and executing the Blender Performance Qualification protocol is to document the verification of all aspects of the equipment that can affect product quality. To make an impact assessment of the critical components of the equipment on the material to establish, check, and document the performance of equipment in the established/predetermined operating ranges. 

Blender Performance Qualification Protocol
SERIAL NO.ITEM DESCRIPTION
1.0PROTOCOL APPROVAL
2.0OVERVIEW:
2.1Objective
2.2Purpose
2.3Scope
2.4Responsibility
2.5Execution Team
3.0GENERAL CONSIDERATION/PREREQUISITE
4.0REVALIDATION CRITERIA
5.0PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION PROCEDURE
5.1Methodology
6.0ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
7.0MATERIAL REQUIRED FOR BLENDING
7.1Total batch size 80kg of working capacity (max.)
7.2Total batch size 30kg of working capacity (min.)
7.3Total batch size 40 kg of working capacity (max.)
7.4Total batch size 15 kg of working capacity (min.)
8.0DIAGRAM OF BLENDER BIN WITH SAMPLING POINTS
9.0BLENDING
9.1For a batch size of 80 Kg maximum. (Pre Lubrication Mixing) 
9.1.1Final Lubrication
9.2For a batch size of 30 Kg minimum. (Pre Lubrication Mixing) 
9.2.1Final Lubrication
9.3For a batch size of 40 Kg maximum. (Pre Lubrication Mixing) 
9.3.1Final Lubrication
9.4For a batch size of 15 Kg minimum. (Pre Lubrication Mixing) 
9.4.1Final Lubrication
10.0DEFICIENCY AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
11.0Annexure (s)
12.0PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION FINAL REPORT
12.1Summary
12.2Conclusion
12.3Final report approval
1.0PROTOCOL APPROVAL:

This performance qualification protocol of blender 200/100 Ltrs. has been reviewed and approved by the following persons:

FUNCTIONNAMEDEPARTMENTSIGNATUREDATE
PREPARED BY QUALITY ASSURANCE  
REVIEWED BY PRODUCTION  
REVIEWED BY QUALITY CONTROL  
APPROVED BY QUALITY ASSURANCE  
2.0OVERVIEW:
2.1OBJECTIVE: 
 The objective of developing and executing this protocol is to document the verification of all aspects of the equipment that can affect product quality. To make an impact assessment of the critical components of the equipment on the material to establish, check, and document the performance of equipment in the established/predetermined operating ranges. 
2.2PURPOSE: 
 The purpose of the Blender Performance Qualification protocol is to verify that the equipment produces the desired output. Performance qualification of the equipment is planned after the successful completion of the installation and operational qualification. The performance of the equipment is verified by charging the material and analyzing the content of paracetamol in the blend. 
2.3SCOPE:
The protocol shall define the test procedures, documentation, references, and acceptance criteria to establish that the performance of the equipment shall meet the predetermined acceptance criteria. The Scope of this protocol is limited to the performance qualification of blender 200/100 Ltrs in XYZ Pharmaceutical. Once the performance qualification of blender 200/100 Ltrs has been completed successfully, the equipment shall be released for the production trial 
2.4RESPONSIBILITY: 
 The following shall be responsible; Quality assurance officer/Executive  – For Preparation of Protocol /Execution Production Head – For execution support Quality Control head – To analyse the blend sample Quality Assurance Head – For adequacy and final approval
2.5EXECUTION TEAM:
 The execution team is responsible for the execution of performance qualification of blender 200/100 Ltrs. The execution team comprises of:
DEPARTMENTDESIGNATIONNAMESIGNATUREDATE
PRODUCTION    
QUALITY CONTROL    
QUALITY ASSURANCE    
3.0GENERAL CONSIDERATION/ PREREQUISITE
3.1Approved Standard operating procedure of the blender 200/100 Ltrs shall be available
3.2The installation and operational qualification of the equipment shall be successfully completed before the execution of the performance qualification.
3.3All the deficiencies and discrepancies related to the equipment that affect the product quality and corrective action taken shall be recorded in the appropriate section of the protocol.
3.4The analytical test results and other reports related to the equipment shall be attached to the performance qualification of the equipment and finally verified.
3.5After completion of PQ activities, equipment shall be cleaned as per respective cleaning SOPs and released for manufacturing.
4.0REVALIDATION CRITERIA:
 The machine shall be revalidated if
 1. There are any major changes, which affect the performance of the equipment.
2. After major changes in the components of the equipment.
3. Batch/lot size taken out of the range on which performance is done.
4. As per the revalidation date and schedule.
5.0PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION PROCEDURE
5.1METHODOLOGY:
 The principle of the blender 200/100 Ltrs is to blend the material uniformly. The material is charged by opening the top lid and allowed to blend up to the desired time at a defined speed. A dual motor is provided to control the speed. The blending and lubrication operation is performed by rotating the blender up to a defined period of time at 12 RPM. The samples shall be collected after the Pre lubrication mixing stage at 10,15,20,25& 30-minute time intervals and after final Lubrication (3& 5 Minutes). Duplicate Samples shall be taken. Approximately 2 g of sample shall be taken from each location for analysis. The capacity of the blender is 200/100 Ltrs. as per the manufacturer’s recommendation. The performance of the equipment is challenged by taking the maximum capacity i.e. 70% and minimum i. e. 25% of the total working capacity.   
6.0ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
6.1The uniformity of content of paracetamol in the blend shall lie in the range of 90 to 110%.
6.2The RSD of the blend shall not be more than 5%.

7.0 MATERIAL REQUIRED FOR BLENDING

For a blender of 200 Ltrs volumetric capacity

Capacity of equipment in liter: 200 Ltrs.

Capacity of equipment in kg: 120 Kg

7.1 Total batch size: 80 kg (maximum capacity)

Sr. No.IngredientsStageWeight (in kg)
1.Sized GranulesBlending67.18
2.StarchBlending4.56
3.Purified TalcBlending5.50
4.Magnesium StearateBlending2.76

7.2 Total batch size: 30 kg (minimum capacity)

Sr. No.IngredientsStageWeight (in kg)
1.Sized GranulesBlending25.19
2.StarchBlending1.70
3.Purified TalcBlending2.06
4.Magnesium StearateBlending1.03

For a blender of 100 Ltrs volumetric capacity

Capacity of equipment in liter: 100 Ltrs.

Capacity of equipment in kg: 60 Kg

7.3 Total batch size: 40 kg (maximum capacity)

Sr. No.IngredientsStageWeight (in kg)
1.Sized GranulesBlending33.59
2.StarchBlending2.27
3.Purified TalcBlending2.75
4.Magnesium StearateBlending1.38

7.4 Total batch size: 15 kg (minimum capacity)

Sr. No.IngredientsStageWeight (in kg)
1.Sized GranulesBlending12.60
2.StarchBlending0.85
3.Purified TalcBlending1.03
4.Magnesium StearateBlending0.52

8.0 DIAGRAM OF BLENDER BIN 1200 L WITH SAMPLING POINTS:

DIAGRAM OF BLENDER BIN 1200 L WITH SAMPLING POINTS

T1 = Top left            
T2 = Top middle 
T3 = Top right           
M1 = Middle right                                                          
M2 = Middle                       
M3 = Middle left
B1= Bottom left
B2= Bottom middle
B3= Bottom right
B4= Discharge point 

9.0 BLENDING

9.1 FOR BATCH SIZE OF 80 Kg Maximum. (Pre Lubrication Mixing)

Volumetric capacity of blender: 200 Liters

Capacity of equipment: 120 Kg

Pre-Lubrication Time: Speed of blender:

LocationAssay (in %)
BLEND UNIFORMITYAfter 10 minutesAfter 15 minutesAfter 20 minutesAfter 25 minutesAfter 30 minutes
Active IngredientParacetamolParacetamolParacetamolParacetamolParacetamol
T1     
T2     
T3     
M1     
M2     
M3     
B1     
B2     
B3     
B4     
Max.     
Min.     
Mean     
STD. DEV. (SD)     
RSD     

9.1.1 FOR BATCH SIZE OF 80 Kg Maximum. (Final Lubrication)

Final Lubrication Time:

Speed of blender:

BLEND UNIFORMITY (After 33 minutes)
LocationT1T2T3M1M2M3B1B2B3B4
Paracetamol Assay (in %)          
Max. 
Min. 
Mean 
STD. DEV. 
RSD 
BLEND UNIFORMITY (After 35 minutes)
LocationT1T2T3M1M2M3B1B2B3B4
Paracetamol Assay (in %)          
Max. 
Min. 
Mean 
STD. DEV. 
RSD 

INFERENCE:

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9.2 FOR BATCH SIZE OF 30 Kg Minimum. (Pre Lubrication Mixing)

Volumetric capacity of blender: 200Liters

Capacity of equipment: 120 Kg

Pre-Lubrication Time:                                                              Speed of blender:

LocationAssay (in %)
BLEND UNIFORMITYAfter 10 minutesAfter 15 minutesAfter 20 minutesAfter 25 minutesAfter 30 minutes
Active IngredientParacetamolParacetamolParacetamolParacetamolParacetamol
T1     
T2     
T3     
M1     
M2     
M3     
B1     
B2     
B3     
B4     
Max.     
Min.     
Mean     
STD. DEV. (SD)     
RSD     

9.2.1 FOR BATCH SIZE OF 30 Kg Maximum. (Final Lubrication)

Final Lubrication Time:

Speed of blender:

BLEND UNIFORMITY (After 33 minutes)
LocationT1T2T3M1M2M3B1B2B3B4
Paracetamol Assay (in %)          
Max. 
Min. 
Mean 
STD. DEV. 
RSD 
BLEND UNIFORMITY (After 35 minutes)
LocationT1T2T3M1M2M3B1B2B3B4
Paracetamol Assay (in %)          
Max. 
Min. 
Mean 
STD. DEV. 
RSD 

INFERENCE:

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9.3 FOR BATCH SIZE OF 40 Kg Maximum. (Pre Lubrication Mixing)

Volumetric capacity of blender: 100Liters

Capacity of equipment: 60 Kg

Pre-Lubrication Time:                                                              Speed of blender:

LocationAssay (in %)
BLEND UNIFORMITYAfter 10 minutesAfter 15 minutesAfter 20 minutesAfter 25 minutesAfter 30 minutes
Active ingredientParacetamolParacetamolParacetamolParacetamolParacetamol
T1     
T2     
T3     
M1     
M2     
M3     
B1     
B2     
B3     
B4     
Max.     
Min.     
Mean     
STD. DEV. (SD)     
RSD     

9.3.1 FOR BATCH SIZE OF 40 Kg Maximum. (Final Lubrication)

Final Lubrication Time:

Speed of blender:

BLEND UNIFORMITY (After 33 minutes)
LocationT1T2T3M1M2M3B1B2B3B4
Paracetamol Assay (in %)          
Max. 
Min. 
Mean 
STD. DEV. 
RSD 
BLEND UNIFORMITY (After 35 minutes)
LocationT1T2T3M1M2M3B1B2B3B4
Paracetamol Assay (in %)          
Max. 
Min. 
Mean 
STD. DEV. 
RSD 

INFERENCE:

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9.4 FOR BATCH SIZE OF 15 Kg Minimum. (Pre Lubrication Mixing)

Volumetric capacity of blender: 100Liters

Capacity of equipment: 60 Kg

Pre-Lubrication Time:                                                              Speed of blender:

LocationAssay (in %)
BLEND UNIFORMITYAfter 10 minutesAfter 15 minutesAfter 20 minutesAfter 25 minutesAfter 30 minutes
Active IngredientParacetamolParacetamolParacetamolParacetamolParacetamol
T1     
T2     
T3     
M1     
M2     
M3     
B1     
B2     
B3     
B4     
Max.     
Min.     
Mean     
STD. DEV. (SD)     
RSD     

9.4.1 FOR BATCH SIZE OF 250 Kg Minimum. (Final Lubrication)

Final Lubrication Time:

Speed of blender:

BLEND UNIFORMITY (After 33 minutes)
LocationT1T2T3M1M2M3B1B2B3B4
Paracetamol Assay (in %)          
Max. 
Min. 
Mean 
STD. DEV. 
RSD 
BLEND UNIFORMITY (After 35 minutes)
LocationT1T2T3M1M2M3B1B2B3B4
Paracetamol Assay (in %)          
Max. 
Min. 
Mean 
STD. DEV. 
RSD 

INFERENCE:

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Date:

10.0DEFICIENCY AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
The following deficiency was verified and corrective actions were taken in consultation with the validation team.
Description of deficiency:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corrective action(s) taken:
 
 
 
 
 
 

Reviewed By:

Date:

11.0 Annexure (s):

Sr.No.Annexure No.Title of Annexure
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
12.0BLENDER PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION PROTOCOL FINAL REPORT:
12.1SUMMARY:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12.2CONCLUSION:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

12.3 FINAL REPORT APPROVAL

It has been verified that all tests required by this Blender Performance Qualification report are completed, reconciled, and attached to the Blender Performance Qualification protocol or included in the qualification summary report. Verified that all modifications and dissimilarities are documented, approved, and attached to this protocol.

The signature in the block below indicates that all items in this qualification report of Bin Blender have been reviewed and found to be acceptable and that all variations or discrepancies have been satisfactorily resolved. The equipment can be taken for production trial.

NAMEDESIGNATIONDEPARTMENTSIGNATUREDATE
  PRODUCTION  
  QUALITY CONTROL  
  QUALITY ASSURANCE  

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