Blister Packaging Machine, Purpose :
Blister Packaging Machine, The purpose of this SOP is to describe the setting, operation and cleaning procedure of the Blister Packaging Machine (Model: HM-V3) in order to comply with cGMP standard.
Blister Packaging Machine, Scope :
The scope of the procedure is applicable to the Blister Packaging Machine (Model: HM-V3) at the Production area of XX Pharmaceuticals Limited.
Definitions / Abbreviation:
N/A.
Responsibilities:
[][]The Roles and Responsibilities are as follows:
Operator
[][]Set Up, Operation and cleaning of the Blister Packaging Machine (Model: HM-V3)
[][]Maintaining Equipment Log Book
Executive, Production
[][]To monitor and check the laid down procedure.
Manager, Production
[][]To implement this correctly.
Manager, Quality Assurance
[][]To approve the Document.
Annexure:
N/A.
Procedure
Precautions :
Safety
[][]Never run the machine with its door open.
[][]Use face mask, rubber gloves and protective clothing during handling of materials.
[][]Keep the switches “OFF” during break-time and at the end of the job.
[][]Care must be taken to ensure that the drive units and accessory parts cannot be switched on inadvertently after servicing or maintenance work.
Special Instruction
[][]Be sure that the power switches are “OFF” position.
[][]Beware of the high temperature of “Sealing top mold” during cleaning and if possible, allow it to cool down completely.
[][]Should not use methanol or other organic solvent like ethanol, carbon tetrachloride, thinner, benzene etc. to clean plastic doors and other parts of the machine.
[][]Water should not be used to clean metal parts of the machine.
[][]Care should be taken to ensure that no water enters inside the motor.
[][]Corrosive materials should not be used to clean the machine.
[][]Heavy parts should not dismantle alone, always taken help from others.
[][]Machine chiller purified water level should be check fifteen days interval and purified water should be change every three months interval.
[][]Carefulness should be taken about heavy parts handling.
Machine Assembling
[][]Switch on the main power supply of the machine.
[][]Check the draw in of the base film and the lid foil.
[][]Check Compressed air valve open and air pressure above 6 bars.
[][]Turn control panel key “ON”.
[][]Push reset button and press main button.
[][]Press setup button to show password for entering product list.
[][]Select Specific product from product list and press main button.
[][]Adjust draw off length by pressing inching switch according to advance length.
[][]Check the emergency push buttons, safety switches of the safety guards/glass doors.
[][]Press Main button and enter into information and positioning the machine according to following parameter-
[][]Forming station
[][]Sealing station
[][]Embossing
[][]Cooling station
[][]Perforation / Slitting station.
[][]Set following change parts by push inching switch-
Forming
Perforation / Slitting
Cutter
[][]Set following change parts carefully-
Pre-heating
Guide rail
Sealing upper-lower plate.
Embossing
Cooling Plate
Pulling Station
Feeding Tray
[][]Push reset button and checks the machine accurately by inch the inching switch press.
[][]Set bottom foil & lid foil and cutting shall be adjusted by inching switch on manual mode with press-
Heater.
Chiller.
Draw off.
Sealing lift.
[][]Press “Start” button and run machine to check the pocket forming and batch code embossing.
[][]Insert tablets or capsules on the pocket of PVDC/PVC/ALU film on the guide rail and perform a leak test operation of those strips to ensure proper sealing.
[][]Press manual mode and “OFF” all button only the following button shall “ON”
Heater.
Chiller and
Sealing lift.
[][]Convert manual mode to auto mode for running the machine.
[][]After completed the all parts setting, check that every parts are setting properly & proper place.
[][]Ensure that every screw nuts are tight properly.
[][]Set batch code with the respective digit.
[][]Emboss batch code and show Quality Assurance Officer for approval.
Machine Operation
[][]Ensure that area and equipment are clean and suitable to start the operation.
[][]Before starting the blister machine use surgical gloves, nose mask etc.
[][]Set different change parts like forming plate, sealing plate, code embossing, guid rail, cooling plate etc. in proper position.
[][]Set the top Foil (Alu foil) & Bottom Foil (PVC, PVDC & Alu foil) correctly.
[][]Open the compressed air valve & ensure that the air pressure is above 6 bars. Check & ensure that the compressed air is free from moisture.
[][]Temperature for PVDC preheating 110-140ºc and sealing 150-180ºc and for slitting are 60-80ºc & embossing Alu 70-80 ºc, temperature for Alu sealing 160-180 ºc and embossing 70-90 ºc maintained .
[][]Tablets and Capsules are placed manually to the PVDC forming or Alu forming pocked. Different packs are produced for different products by forming, feeding, sealing, punching and discharging.
[][]Machine should be observed very carefully during blistering operation.
[][]Press the stop button in machine after completes the blister operation.
[][]Record the machine operation start time and end time & other parameters in the ‘Equipment Log Book’ .
Dismantling of Change Parts
[][]Change parts should be removed sequentially from the machine with the help of others.
[][]Feeding Tray should be removed by loosing screw nuts.
[][]Guide Rail should be removed by loosing nuts.
[][]Forming Set (Upper & Lower Plate) should be removed by loosing screw nuts.
[][]Cutter should be removed by loosing nuts.
[][]Sealing Upper Plate should be removed by loosing clamp lock.
[][]Sealing Lower Plate should be removed by loosing screw nuts.
[][]Cooling Plate should be removed by loosing screw nuts.
[][]Perforation/ Slitting should be removed by loosing screw nuts.
[][]Heating Plate (In-case of Alu-PVC) should be removed by loosing nuts.
[][]Embossing Plate should be removed by loosing screw nuts and clamp lock.
[][]Change parts should be kept on clean pallets with “TO BE CLEANED” label.
Machine Cleaning
[][]All documents, previous product container and any materials should be removed from the room.
[][]The dust should be cleaned around the machine with the help of vacuum cleaner.
[][]The surface of the machine should be cleaned with lint free cloths with Purified Water or defined cleaning solution starting from top to downwards sequentially at first ceiling, wall, machine and floor.
[][]Safety covers (Door) should be cleaned by the use of wetted smooth lint free cloth with purified water.
[][]Glass and plastic materials should be cleaned by lint free smooth cloth with purified water.
[][]The machine should be moped with a lint free cloth using purified water.
[][]Finally, the machine should be moped with dried lint free cloth.
[][]Record should be taken in equipment machine log book.
[][]Machine accessories should be transferred to the wash room.
[][]“CLEANED” label should be attached to the machine.
[][]Change parts should be dismantled and kept on a clean trolley or pallets with status label and kept the trolley on the washing room for the cleaning at the end of product run.
[][]After cleaning completion the change parts should be stored in tool store with “CLEANED” label.
Annexure:
Annexure I Equipment Use Log Book