agosto 16, 2023
Understanding Essential Performance Requirements (EPRs) and Testing for Combination Products
Regulations and guidance on combination products continue to evolve both domestically and abroad. As the regulatory guidance and expectations around drug-device combination products continues to develop, the topic of Essential Performance Requirements (EPRs) has been applied to drug-device combination products in the United States market. EPRs should be chosen based on a risk-based process and documented to show they are appropriate for the specific combination product application. This includes addressing risk-based scientific and technological considerations of the combination product system. Understanding how to identify EPRs as well as determining the analytical approach and control strategies for EPRs is critical to the development of a combination product. Extractables and leachables analysis of the materials in devices and primary containment systems for combination products is also a key factor and needs to be part of the testing strategy.
Jennifer L. Riter , Adam Coblentz
West Pharmaceutical Services