C&G Containers offers comprehensive solutions for sterilization and depyrogenation processes, targeting the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical industries. Below are the detailed specifications and benefits of each process:

Sterilization

Compliance:

  • Complies with USP Method <71>
  • Effectively destroys all forms of microbiological life, including spore stages

Common Applications:

  • Injectable or parenteral drugs
  • Clinical trials
  • Stability studies

Process Details:

  • Sterilization of glassware via dry heat
  • Sterile foil-wrapped products available in single, double, or multiple layers
  • Validated at 250°C for a minimum of three hours
  • Packaging options:
    • Bricked product
    • Cleanroom-bagged items

Typical Certifications:

  • Certificate of Sterility (C of A): Verifies product sterility
  • Certificate of Process: Outlines the sterilization method used

Depyrogenation

Compliance:

  • Complies with USP <85>
  • Specifically reduces and removes endotoxin content
  • Prevents pyrogenic or fever reactions from injections

Common Applications:

  • Injectable or parenteral drugs
  • Final packaging prior to drug delivery
  • Clinical trials
  • Stability studies

Process Details:

  • Glassware depyrogenated using a validated dry-heat method
  • Same process as sterilization (250°C for a minimum of three hours)

Typical Certifications:

  • Certificate of Analysis (<0.25 EU/mL): Confirms endotoxin level compliance
  • Certificate of Process: Outlines the depyrogenation method used
  • Test Methods:
    • LAL Gel-Clot Technique
    • Kinetic Turbidimetric Method (KTM)

Key Features & Benefits

  • Validated Processes: Ensure compliance with strict industry standards.
  • Dual Purpose: Both sterilization and depyrogenation methods tailored to pharmaceutical needs.
  • Customizable Packaging: Options to meet cleanroom and sterility requirements.
  • Certifications Provided: Full traceability and assurance for all processes.