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Dr Mike Swartz
Principal Scientist Ariad Pharmaceuticals
Moderator
Alasdair Matheson
Editor LCGC Europe
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Aims
The validation process
Guidelines on Analytical Method Validation (AMV) Analytical performance characteristics; Precision Accuracy Limit of Detection Limit of Quantification Specificity / Selectivity
Objectives
Understand what encompasses analytical method validation and how this fits into the overall validation process Review the various government and other agencies who issue guidelines on method validation Define the analytical performance characteristics investigated during method validation
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Why Validate?
Method validation is completed to insure that an analytical methodology is accurate, reproducible and rugged over the specific range that an analyte will be analyzed. Method validation provides assurance of reliability. FDA Compliance
"The process of providing documented evidence that something does what it is intended to do."
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Initial Method Validation Guidance Issued in 1987 Guideline for submitting samples and analytical data for methods validation. Food and Drug Administration, February 1987. US Government Printing Office:1990-281794:20818. Updated in August 2000 (Draft Guidance!) Analytical Procedures and Method Validation. Fed. Reg. 65(169), 52,776-52,777, 30 August 2000 Incorporated ICH Guidelines Software Validation HPLC System Validation 1994 Position Paper All Guidances are on FDA Web site www.fda.gov/cder/guidance
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Hardware
Validation
Validation
System
Software
Suitability
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Method Validation
Specificity
Linearity Range Robustness
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Accuracy: Definition
The closeness of test results obtained by the method to the true value. Established across the range
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Accuracy: Determination
Drug Substance Analysis of reference material Compare results to a second, well-characterized method Determined concurrently with precision, linearity and specificity
Drug Product Analysis of synthetic mixtures spiked with known quantities of components Compare results to a second, well-characterized method Determined concurrently with precision, linearity and specificity
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Precision: Definition
Precision The measure of the degree of agreement among test results when the method is applied repeatedly to multiple samplings of a homogeneous sample Expressed as %RSD for a statistically significant number of samples
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Precision: Definition
Precision Should Be Performed at Three Levels Repeatability Intermediate Precision Reproducibility
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Precision: Definition/Determination
Repeatability (Generally the criterion of concern in USP analytical procedures) Same operating conditions, short time interval Inter-assay precision Minimum of 9 determinations covering specified range of procedure (3 levels, 3 reps each), or Minimum of 6 determinations at 100% test conc. Intermediate Precision (Experimental design recommended) Within-lab variations (Random events) Different days, analysts, equipment Reproducibility Precision between labs Collaborative studies
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Specificity: Definition
Specificity (Selectivity)
The ability to measure accurately and specifically the analyte in the presence of components that may be expected to be present in the matrix The degree of interference Active Ingredients Excipients Impurities Degradation Products Placebo Ingredients
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Specificity (Selectivity)
Separation Resolution Determination of separation between peaks Plate Count Determination of a systems efficiency Tailing Factor Calculation referencing peak shape
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Specificity: Determination
Impurities Are Available Demonstrate that the assay is unaffected by the presence of spiked materials (impurities and/or excipients). Impurities Are Not Available Compare test result to a second well-characterized procedure For Assay, compare the two results For Impurity Tests, compare impurity profiles Peak Purity Test ("diode array, MS")
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Detection limit may be based on the standard deviation of the response and slope:
DL = (3.3)STD/S
STD = standard deviation of the response S = slope of the calibration curve
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QL = (10)STD/S
STD = standard deviation of the response S = slope of the calibration curve Both DL and QL are validated by analyzing a suitable number of samples. Method should be documented.
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Sample: 0.25 g/mL Tamoxifen Injection volume and linear flow velocity compensated for on both columns
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Linearity: Determination
Established across the Range of the method Dilutions Separate Weighings Evaluate by Appropriate Statistical Methods (e.g. Regression) Include Correlation Coefficient, y-Intercept, Slope, Residual Sum of Squares, Plot Itself
Minimum 5 Concentrations
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Robustness: Definition
Robustness Measure of The Capacity to Remain Unaffected by Small (Deliberate) Variations in Method Parameters Indication of Reliability During Normal Use
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Robustness: Determination
Consider during development of method Shows reliability of method with respect to deliberate changes
If measurements are susceptible to variations in analytical procedures, these conditions should be controlled and a precautionary statement included. Establish System Suitability parameters to ensure the validity of the method
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Robustness Ruggedness
Ruggedness refers to parameters external to the method Operator Day of week Robustness refers to parameters internal to the method % Organic in mobile phase Temperature
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The range evaluated shouldnt be selected to be so wide that the robustness test will purposely fail, but to represent the type of variability routine encountered in the laboratory.
Challenging the method to the point of failure is not necessary!
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Buffer Concentration
Buffer pH (if adjusted) Temperature Flow rate Wavelength
1-2%
0.1-0.2 pH units 3C 0.1-0.2 mL/min. 2-3nm for 5nm bandwidth
Injection Volume
Column Lots
These limits are examples only and should be chosen according to expected laboratory and instrument variations.
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Factors and limits listed here are in addition to many of the factors considered in an isocratic method. * It is increasingly common for gradient methods to have an initial hold time to accommodate transfer to instruments with different dwell volumes.
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System Suitability
System Suitability The checking of a system, before or during analysis of unknowns, to insure system performance.
No sample analysis is acceptable unless the requirements for system suitability have been met. (USP Chapter 621)
System Suitability "Sample" A mixture of main components and expected by-products utilized to determine system suitability
Whenever There is a Significant change in Equipment or Reagents System Suitability Testing Should be Performed (USP Chapter 621)
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