Allogenic and autologous nondiluted serum eye drops-validation strategy compliant with good manufacturing practice

Dormann, Frauke and Haehnel, Viola and Mueller, Viktoria and Burkhardt, Ralph and Offner, Robert (2024) Allogenic and autologous nondiluted serum eye drops-validation strategy compliant with good manufacturing practice. TRANSFUSION MEDICINE, 34 (4). pp. 319-325. ISSN 0958-7578, 1365-3148

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Abstract

Background and aimsSerum eye drops alleviate ocular symptoms of diseases such as sicca syndrome, or chronic graft-versus-host disease. This study was designed for good manufacturing practice validation of our standard manufacturing, storage and transport processes for both autologous and allogenic SEDs. Specifications of quality parameters are lacking and were aimed to be defined.MethodsUsing sterile collected, coagulated whole blood, serum was separated by centrifugation and filled into single-use eye drop applicator vials. Quality control tests included visual inspection, sterility, leukocyte concentration, pH, vitamin A, TGF-ss and VEGF-A. Samples were collected after manufacture and after 24 h and 6 months of frozen storage (-20 degrees C). Sterility testing was performed after opening the SED applicators at specified intervals. For transport validation, SEDs were packed in insulated transport bags and stored at 20-24 degrees C and 30-32 degrees C for 8 h.ResultsVitamin A, TGF-ss and VEGF-A assays showed no difference in concentration between fresh and 24 h frozen serum. All specifications for pH (aim 7.4) and cellular contamination were met and microbiological contamination tests were negative. Shelf-life was defined as 6 months at -20 degrees C. Once opened, the product must be used within 24 h to avoid bacterial outgrowth. Transporting frozen SEDs from the manufacturer via a local pharmacy to the patient within a maximum of 4 h was demonstrated.ConclusionsThe GMP compliance of our production, storage and transport processes for autologous and allogenic SEDs was successfully validated. 100% serum eye drops in single-use applicators can be safely used for up to 24 h after opening.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: SEVERE DRY EYE; allogenic; autologous; serum eye drops; validation
Subjects: 600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine
Divisions: Medicine > Lehrstuhl für Klinische Chemie und Laboratoriumsmedizin
Depositing User: Dr. Gernot Deinzer
Date Deposited: 14 Jan 2026 07:09
Last Modified: 14 Jan 2026 07:09
URI: https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/63984

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