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Vapor-Phase Hydrogen Peroxide Uptake by Silicone Tubing and Primary Packaging Components during Protein Drug Product Aseptic Filling: Impact of Pretreatment and Sterilization Process

Devon Roshan Eisner, Aaron Hubbard, Kirk Eppler, Vassia Tegoulia and Yuh-Fun Maa
PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology September 2019, 73 (5) 443-458; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5731/pdajpst.2019.009928
Devon Roshan Eisner
Pharmaceutical Processing and Technology Development, Genentech, Inc., 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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Aaron Hubbard
Pharmaceutical Processing and Technology Development, Genentech, Inc., 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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Kirk Eppler
Pharmaceutical Processing and Technology Development, Genentech, Inc., 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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Vassia Tegoulia
Pharmaceutical Processing and Technology Development, Genentech, Inc., 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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Yuh-Fun Maa
Pharmaceutical Processing and Technology Development, Genentech, Inc., 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology Sep 2019, 73 (5) 443-458; DOI: 10.5731/pdajpst.2019.009928
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  • Vaporized hydrogen peroxide

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