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How Risky Are Pinholes in Gloves? A Rational Appeal for the Integrity of Gloves for Isolators

Angela Gessler, Alexandra Stärk, Volker Sigwarth and Claude Moirandat
PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology May 2011, 65 (3) 227-241; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5731/pdajpst.2011.00716
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  1. 1.↵
    USP 32, Vol. 1, General Information, Chapter 〈1208〉 Sterility Testing, Validation of Isolator Systems, pp 715–718. USP; U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention; Rockville, MD 20852 (USA); May 2009.
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    Pharmaceutical Inspection Convention; PIC/S. Recommendation on Isolators Used for Aseptic Processing and Sterility Testing; PI 014-1, 24 June 2002.
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    FDA. Guidance for industry. Sterile Drug Products Produced by Aseptic Processing—Current Good Manufacturing Practice. September 2004.
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    Angela Gessler. Diplomarbeit: Mikrobiologische Relevanz einer physikalischen Dichtigkeitsprüfung. University of Applied Science, Albstadt-Sigmaringen (D). March 2003.
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