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Retain Samples

Analytics Overview

9
Form 483s Issued
1
483s converted to WL
12
Total Observation
Form 483s Issued
+74 from last period

Analytics Overview

Form 483 Conversion Rate by Year
Form 483s Issued (Yearly)

Recent Form 483s & Warning Letters

View all 483’s
Issue Date
Facility Name
Product Type
Form 483
Converted
Warning Letter
27 Sep 2024
RC Outsourcing, LLC
Drugs
28 Jun 2024
Fagron Compounding Services, LLC dba Fagron Sterile Services
Drugs
27 Mar 2024
Alkem Laboratories Limited
Drugs
22 Dec 2023
Eugia US Manufacturing LLC
Drugs
15 Dec 2023
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Drugs

Top Investigators

Investigator Name
Form 483 Count
Warning Letter Count
Robert J Ham
3
0
Logan T Williams
3
0
Clifton L Randell
2
2
Jamie L Port
2
2
June P Page
2
2
TITLE/ COMPANY Issue Date Status Details
Reserve drug product samples are not appropriately identified and representative of each lot or batch of drug product.
RC Outsourcing, LLC
27 Sep 2024 Normal Justification: Lack of procedures for retention samples led to unavailability during investigations.
Excerpt: Your firm does not maintain retention samples for any finished product batches.
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Complaint records are deficient in that they do not include the findings of the investigation and follow- up.
Fagron Compounding Services, LLC dba Fagron Sterile Services
28 Jun 2024 Normal Justification: Retention samples should be used to verify the quality and sterility of produced batches, especially when specific complaints are raised.
Excerpt: No sterility tests were performed on retention samples from the batches related to these adverse event reports.
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Reserve samples from representative sample lots or batches of drug products selected by acceptable statistical procedures are not examined visually at least once a year for evidence of deterioration
Alkem Laboratories Limited
27 Mar 2024 Normal Justification: The observation explicitly mentions the lack of visual examination of retain samples, directly linking the issue to the 'Retain Samples' process type.
Excerpt: No annual visual examination has been performed for the control samples... Firm personnel stated they started collecting observation sample for each batch in February 2024 and will conduct the first review of those samples in one year.
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Evidence of reserve drug product sample deterioration was not investigated
Eugia US Manufacturing LLC
22 Dec 2023 Normal Justification: The observation directly mentions the deterioration of retain samples and the lack of documentation of investigations into these discrepancies, aligning with the 'Retain Samples' process type.
Excerpt: Evidence of reserve drug product sample deterioration was not investigated....retain samples...demonstrated deterioration...Your firm does not have any documentation of investigation into these discrepancies.
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Reserve samples from representative sample lots or batches of drug products selected by acceptable statistical procedures are not examined visually at least once a year for evidence of deterioration.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
15 Dec 2023 Normal Justification: The observation directly relates to improper handling and examination of retain samples, which are crucial for detecting product defects before they reach consumers.
Excerpt: Specifically, A) Each lot of Controlled/Reserve (Retain) samples of drug products is not examined at least once a year for the evidence of deterioration and physical defects.
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Transform Your Pharma Operations with AI-Powered Intelligence. Experience how Leucine's integrated platform brings together manufacturing, quality, and laboratory operations in one digital ecosystem. Schedule a personalized demo to see how our AI solutions can optimize your processes, ensure compliance, and drive operational excellence.

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Experience firsthand how Leucine's 10x MES digitalizes batch records, streamlines production, and provides real-time monitoring of your manufacturing operations. Schedule a personalized demo to discover how our AI-powered platform can enhance your productivity while maintaining compliance.

Experience AI-Driven Quality Management in Action.
See how Leucine's 10x QMS automates compliance workflows, streamlines change control, and ensures regulatory adherence. Schedule a demo to learn how our AI-powered platform can help you manage quality processes more efficiently while reducing compliance risks.

Discover Smart Laboratory Operations Management.
Watch how Leucine's 10x LES orchestrates your lab operations, automates documentation, and ensures data integrity. Schedule a demo to see how our AI-powered platform can accelerate your testing processes while maintaining audit-readiness.

Optimize your manufacturing processes with paperless operations
Strengthen quality management and regulatory compliance
Accelerate laboratory operations and testing workflows

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Cleaning Validation

FDA Trends & Compliance Insights for Pharma

Cleaning Validation is crucial for maintaining both product quality and regulatory compliance. In the pharmaceutical industry, any misstep in cleaning protocols can lead to costly FDA Form 483 observations or even Warning Letters. By staying aware of current trends and employing a structured, data-driven approach, manufacturers can ensure their processes remain audit-ready.



This page highlights the latest FDA trends and offers actionable insights for enhancing your facility’s cleaning validation outcomes.

Learn how automated validations, real-time residue tracking, and robust reporting can strengthen your FDA compliance approach.
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Retain Samples

FDA Trends Overview

9
Form 483s Issued
1
483s converted to WL
12
Total Observation
Form 483s Issued
+74 from last period

Recent Form 483s & Warning Letters

Issue Date
Facility Name
Product Type
Form 483
Converted
Warning Letter
27 Sep 2024
RC Outsourcing, LLC
Drugs
28 Jun 2024
Fagron Compounding Services, LLC dba Fagron Sterile Services
Drugs
27 Mar 2024
Alkem Laboratories Limited
Drugs
22 Dec 2023
Eugia US Manufacturing LLC
Drugs
15 Dec 2023
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Drugs

Top FDA Investigators

Investigator Name
Form 483 Count
Warning Letter Count
Robert J Ham
3
0
Logan T Williams
3
0
Clifton L Randell
2
2
Jamie L Port
2
2
June P Page
2
2

Key Observations

TITLE/ COMPANY Issue Date Status Details
Reserve drug product samples are not appropriately identified and representative of each lot or batch of drug product.
RC Outsourcing, LLC
27 Sep 2024 Normal Justification: Lack of procedures for retention samples led to unavailability during investigations.
Excerpt: Your firm does not maintain retention samples for any finished product batches.
View Details
Complaint records are deficient in that they do not include the findings of the investigation and follow- up.
Fagron Compounding Services, LLC dba Fagron Sterile Services
28 Jun 2024 Normal Justification: Retention samples should be used to verify the quality and sterility of produced batches, especially when specific complaints are raised.
Excerpt: No sterility tests were performed on retention samples from the batches related to these adverse event reports.
View Details
Reserve samples from representative sample lots or batches of drug products selected by acceptable statistical procedures are not examined visually at least once a year for evidence of deterioration
Alkem Laboratories Limited
27 Mar 2024 Normal Justification: The observation explicitly mentions the lack of visual examination of retain samples, directly linking the issue to the 'Retain Samples' process type.
Excerpt: No annual visual examination has been performed for the control samples... Firm personnel stated they started collecting observation sample for each batch in February 2024 and will conduct the first review of those samples in one year.
View Details
Evidence of reserve drug product sample deterioration was not investigated
Eugia US Manufacturing LLC
22 Dec 2023 Normal Justification: The observation directly mentions the deterioration of retain samples and the lack of documentation of investigations into these discrepancies, aligning with the 'Retain Samples' process type.
Excerpt: Evidence of reserve drug product sample deterioration was not investigated....retain samples...demonstrated deterioration...Your firm does not have any documentation of investigation into these discrepancies.
View Details
Reserve samples from representative sample lots or batches of drug products selected by acceptable statistical procedures are not examined visually at least once a year for evidence of deterioration.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
15 Dec 2023 Normal Justification: The observation directly relates to improper handling and examination of retain samples, which are crucial for detecting product defects before they reach consumers.
Excerpt: Specifically, A) Each lot of Controlled/Reserve (Retain) samples of drug products is not examined at least once a year for the evidence of deterioration and physical defects.
View Details

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