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Section 1. Scope of Work
Section 2. Activities/Specifications
2.1 Project Activities
2.1.1 Cardinal Health’s Responsibilities
2.1.1.1 Preliminary Activities
2.1.1.2 Omacor Development Report
2.1.1.3 Omacor 1000 mg Softgel Process Validation
2.1.1.4 DMF Update
2.1.1.5 In-Process and Release Testing of Softgels for Process Validation
2.1.2 Reliant Responsibilities
2.2 Specifications
2.2.1 Cardinal Health’s Responsibilities
2.2.2 Reliant’s Responsibilities
Section 3. Cost Proposal
3.1 Project Costs
Section 4. Invoicing and Payment Terms
4.1 Invoicing
4.2 Additional Invoicing Terms
4.3 Payment Terms
Section 5. Scheduling/Deliverables
5.1 Scheduling
5.2 Deliverables
5.2.1 Reports and Certificates of Analysis
5.2.2 Communication
Section 6. Additional Project Terms
6.1 Safety
6.1.1 Cardinal Health’s Responsibilities
6.1.2 Reliant’s Responsibilities
6.2 Methods/Documentation
6.2.1 Cardinal Health’s Responsibilities
6.2.2 Reliant’s Responsibilities
6.3 Samples/Materials
6.3.1 Cardinal Health’s Responsibilities
6.3.2 Reliant’s Responsibilities
6.4 Cancellation
6.5 Project Notes
Section 7. Version History
Section 8. Terms and Conditions
Section 9. Project Approval and Authorization
I QUALITY AGREEMENT AND TERM
II PRODUCTS
III CONTACT INFORMATION
IV MANUFACTURING COMPLIANCE
1. Premises
1.1 The manufacturing facility shall comply with all aspects of 21 CFR Part 210 and 211 Subpart C, as well as all additional requirements detailed in the Agreement,
2. Equipment
2.1 Equipment used to manufacture the Product shall comply with 21 CFR part 211 Subpart D, as well as all additional requirements detailed in the original DMF and subsequent updates.
2.2 Cardinal shall maintain written records for equipment usage, cleaning, maintenance and calibration of all equipment used in the processing of the Drug Product to ensure that cleaning and maintenance records are readily identifiable with equipment usage in the event of a drug product problem that may be investigated. Cardinal shall maintain approved written procedures including, but not limited to, specifications for cleaning, assignment of responsibility for cleaning and maintaining equipment.
2.3 Installation qualification (IQ)/ operational qualification (OQ)/ performance qualification (PQ) shall be performed on all equipment used in the manufacture and analysis of the product, and the same equipment shall be placed on a calibration and/or preventive maintenance schedule, as appropriate.
2.4 Cardinal shall only use the major equipment detailed in the Master Batch Records thereto for the processing and manufacture of the product. Use of equipment other than that stipulated in the mutually agreed to Master Batch production records shall not be permitted without prior written consent from Reliant Quality and Regulatory, irrespective of FDA guidance’s detailing equipment class and subclass equivalencies.
3. Personnel
3.1 Cardinal shall maintain quality control and quality assurance units to be responsible for the duties relating to quality control and quality assurance. The responsibilities of these units shall be defined in written procedures.
3.2 Personnel used to process the drug product shall be appropriately trained in cGMP’s, as well as the processes they perform. Training shall be
documented and available for review. Training shall be conducted on a continuing basis by qualified individuals.
3.3 There shall be an adequate number of qualified personnel to perform and supervise the processing and manufacture of the drug product.
4. Materials
4.1 Cardinal shall use only those excipients, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (“API”), components, and bulk capsule packaging materials as detailed in the DMF.
4.2 Cardinal shall sample all materials according to approved procedures, and shall test and release those materials according to approved analytical methodology and specifications as filled in the DMF.
4.3 Cardinal shall store all packaging materials, excipients, API, and finished product in a suitable environment so as not to impact the materials’ quality. A suitable retest program shall be used to demonstrate the quality of the stored material versus approved specifications. Certificates of Analysis or analytical test sheets, as defined by Cardinal, shall be generated and reviewed by quality control to release all materials used to process and manufacture the Product.
5. Documentation
5.1 Cardinal shall provide written documentation in the form of a master batch record for all processes used in the manufacture of the Product.
5.2 Cardinal shall maintain and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) required to manufacture, package, analyze, release, and store in-process materials as well as the Product as detailed in the DMF, and required by cGMP.
5.3 Cardinal shall follow a suitable change control procedure for all documentation. All changes to controlled documents such as, batch records, manufacturing specifications, test methods, and raw materials supplied by Reliant and product specifications must be submitted to Reliant QA for review and approval prior to final approval and implementation. Any documentation necessary to support the change request shall be provided as necessary.
5.4 Labeling of bulk finished product will be executed per Cardinal’s in-house labeling program. Bulk shipper labels shall contain a minimum of the following information: product name, strength, container number, storage statement, package by date, Cardinal shall follow written procedures for
label control for the receipt, release, dispensing, and reconciliation of all labels, as appropriate.
6. Lot Numbers and Expiration
6.1 Cardinal shall assign unique lot numbers to bulk finished product to ensure complete product traceability.
7. Bulk Product Storage and Shipment
7.1 Cardinal shall store all finished product in suitable containers, labeled with lot specific information, and in a controlled environment to remove possibility of tampering, theft, adulteration, or contamination.
7.2 Product shall be labeled with all D.O.T. and O.S.H.A. information, as required, and suitably packaged to minimize damage during transit.
7.3 Bulk product container shall be sealed with tamper evident closures or seals to remove the possibility of tampering, theft, adulteration, or contamination.
7.4 Bulk finished product may be shipped by Cardinal to a Reliant specified address once all site specific testing requirements are approved all deviations and investigations are closed, and the batch record is approved.. Materials may be shipped under Quarantine only with the prior written consent from the Quality Department from Reliant and Cardinal.
7.5 Product should be segregated by lot number prior to shipment.
8. Processing of Intermediates (Bulk Hold)
8.1 Each process intermediate for each step of the manufacturing process may be held for a period of up to 30 days. Holding a process intermediate for a period of longer than 30 days must be supported by stability data, generated per an approved protocol that supports a longer storage interval.
V QUALITY CONTROL
1. Premises
1.1 The quality control laboratory shall comply with all aspects of 21 CFR Part 210 and 211.
2. Equipment
2.1 Installation qualification/ operational qualification/ performance qualification shall be performed on all equipment used in analysis of excipients, components, and the product and the same equipment shall be placed on a calibration schedule, as appropriate.
2.2 Cardinal shall maintain written records for equipment usage, maintenance and calibration.
3. Vendor Approval
3.1 Cardinal shall suitably qualify all vendors from which materials are sourced for use in the finished drag product. This includes, but is not limited to excipients, container closure systems, printed commodities, etc.
4. Personnel
4.1 Personnel used to test and release the Product shall be appropriately trained in cGMP’s, as well as the methods and techniques they utilize. Training shall be documented and available for review. Training shall be conducted on a continuing basis by qualified individuals.
5. Out-of-Specification (OOS) Investigations
5.1 Cardinal is responsible for following its SOP to investigate any test results that fail to meet specifications. A confirmed OOS failure should be conveyed to Reliant Quality within 2 business days. These OOS investigations are open to review by Reliant during an audit.
6. Reference Standards
6.1 All testing shall use primary reference standards, or appropriately qualified secondary reference standards. Qualification of secondary reference standards must comply with current ICH guidelines.
7. Product Release
7.1 Reliant is responsible for assessing final product disposition and release. Cardinal shall provide a COA/COC and product yield page for each lot manufactured.
VI QUALITY ASSURANCE
1. Documentation
1.1 Cardinal will provide both a Certificate of Analysis indicating all Cardinal test results and their specifications, and a Certificate of Compliance indicating the Drug Product has been manufactured, packaged, tested, released and stored according to cGMP’s and all requirements as detailed in the master batch record/specifications.
1.2 Cardinal shall provide written certification for cGMP Compliance and Debarment annually upon request.
1.3 Cardinal shall retain all Batch Production Records for the Drug Product for a period of not less than one year past the finished product expiration date.
1.4 Deviations to the manufacturing process or analytical test methods must be documented, reviewed versus the respective validation, and approved by both Reliant and Cardinal Quality Assurance department s prior to release of the Drug Product.
1.5 Cardinal is responsible for maintaining all documentation supporting all manufacturing processes, analytical testing, and storage of the Drug Product for a period of not less than one year past the expiration date of any finished product lot containing it.
1.6 Cardinal shall follow a suitable Change Control Procedure for all documentation. All changes to batch records, manufacturing specifications, or test methods must be submitted to Reliant Quality Assurance for review and approval prior to implementation.
1.7 Validation records shall be maintained by Cardinal until the NDA is retired.
2. Samples
2.1 Cardinal’s Quality Control Unit shall assure that all test samples are taken in accordance with approved SOP’s.
2.2 Cardinal shall maintain bulk product reserved samples for a period of not less than one year past the expiration date of finished products. At least twice as much material shall be retained as is needed to conduct testing if necessary.
2.3 Cardinal shall retain API reserve samples for one year after the expiration date on the last finished product lot containing it. At least twice as much material shall be retained as is needed to conduct all specification release testing.
2.4 Manufacturer shall perform annual inspection of the bulk product retained samples as per 21 CFR 211.170, and will perform an investigation of deterioration, if necessary, as per 21 CFR 211.170.
3. Investigations/Deviations
3.1 Cardinal shall notify Reliant Quality in writing within two business day after confirmation of any situation that impacts product that has already been released. Cardinal shall also provide Reliant with verbal communication of any such investigation prior to the confirmation so that appropriate action can be implemented to restrict continued distribution of product until the investigation can be finalized.
3.2 All major and minor manufacturing deviations shall be investigated and approved by both Cardinal and Reliant QA departments. Copies of the final approves investigations shall be conveyed to Reliant Quality with the issuance of the bulk product certificate of analysis. In addition, Cardinal shall inform Reliant QA of any confirmed Out of Specification result.
3.3 Rework/Reinspections: Cardinal shall obtain approval from Reliant QA before performing any rework or reinspection of intermediates or finished product.
4. Product Complaints or Adverse Events
4.1 All individuals reporting a product related complaint shall be immediately directed to contact Reliant Pharmaceuticals’ Customer Complaints Group at telephone number: 908.580.1200.
4.2 All individuals reporting an Adverse Event shall be immediately directed to contact Reliant Pharmaceuticals’ Medical Affairs Department at telephone number: 908.580.1200.
4.3 Reliant Pharmaceutical’s Quality Department shall evaluate all complaints and determine if product retain analysis is required. A written request shall be forwarded to Cardinal detailing any product retain investigation that is required. Cardinal shall provide a written report of the investigation within 20 business days.
4.4 Cardinal shall maintain a system for logging, tracking, and responding to complaints.
4.5 Reliant shall be the only authorized group to provide product related responses to the public.
4.6 Should Reliant discover a product related problem, Reliant Quality Department shall provide a written complaint notification to Manufacturer within 2 business days of the occurrence.
4.7 Should Cardinal, through routine product review, discover a product related issues that causes an investigation, Cardinal shall provide written notification to Reliant’s Quality Department within 3 business days.
5. Annual Product Review
5.1 Cardinal shall perform an annual product review for the Product detailing all product lots manufactured, product investigations, lots released or rejected, specification changes (to excipient, in-process controls, or finished product), and process or method revisions (including validation reports) for all Product lots manufactured in the previous calendar year. All critical release data shall be trended to evaluate the process.
5.2 The written annual product review report for a given year shall be sent to Reliant Quality Department. The reporting period shall commence with the first day of the month in which the validation campaign started, and shall close 365 days later (i.e. April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006). This period will be the established reporting period for the product.
5.3 The written annual product review report for a given year shall be sent to Reliant Quality Department within 90 days of the close of the reporting period.
6. Product Recalls
6.1 It shall be the sole responsibility of Reliant to issue a FDA Field Alert Notification pertaining to a product quality issue discovered by Cardinal or Reliant. An alert shall only be issued with substantive evidence of a quality issue, for which Cardinal shall have 5 business days from obtaining knowledge of the substantial evidence of a quality issue to provide a full investigation report to Reliant Pharmaceuticals.
6.2 It shall be the sole responsibility of Reliant to issue a product recall, and discuss with FDA the extent or type of action that should occur. Decisions to initiate a product recall shall be based on product medical reviews and the investigation report used to support the FDA Field Alert.
7. Audits by Reliant Pharmaceuticals
7.1 Routine Audits may be performed by Reliant or its agent upon prior notification, and not more than once a year. CGMP compliance audits of Cardinal’s facilities may be conducted during regular business hours, and may cover any system or area, plus associated documentation, used to support receiving, sampling, testing, releasing and holding of raw materials, or manufacturing, sampling, testing, releasing, labeling, holding, and distribution of the drug product.
7.2 Reliant Quality shall provide 180 days notification for a routine audit, and 7 days notification for a ‘for cause’ audit pertaining to a specific product quality and safety issue. A ‘for cause’ audit does not constitute a routine audit.
7.3 An exit meeting shall be held to provide significant audit observations. A written report of observations shall be issued.
7.4 Cardinal shall provide a written response to the audit observations within 30 business days of receipt of written observations from Reliant. The response shall include details of the corrective actions to the observations, and the expected completion date of the action. Reliant Quality shall follow-up on the progress of the corrective actions based on the expected completion dates provided.
7.5 Reliant shall have the right to be present during the manufacture of any product validation lots, or during the manufacture of a lot in which a CAPA issue is being implemented. These visits shall not go against Reliant’s right to an annual audit.
VII REGULATORY
1. Inspections by Regulatory Agencies
1.1 Cardinal shall inform Reliant Pharmaceuticals of any Regulatory Agency performing an inspection relating to the Product, or a facilities inspection affecting the Product within the same business day of notification. Reliant Quality Department may be present at any Product specific inspections and exit meetings with prior approval from Cardinal’s Quality Department.
1.2 All Product specific regulatory correspondence, or facilities correspondence affecting the manufacturing of the Product shall be conveyed to Reliant Quality Department within 2 business days of receipt. Cardinal shall provide written responses to all Product related observations for Reliant review prior to commitment to any regulatory authority.
1.3 Cardinal shall provide copies of all regulatory agency inspection documentation (i.e. 483’s, EIR’s, etc.) or any other regulatory correspondence pertaining to the Product to Reliant Quality Department within seven business days of receipt. A redacted copy will be provided to protect other customer’s products.
2. Annual Reports
2.1 It shall be the sole responsibility of Reliant Pharmaceuticals to maintain all regulatory communication and updates (Supplements, CBE, Annual Reports, etc.) pertaining to the Product as outlined in ICH and FDA regulatory guidance documents. All necessary CMC documentation updates will be conveyed to Cardinal, who shall provide the necessary documentation to Reliant Regulatory not less than 45 days prior to filing date.
3. Drug Listing
3.1 It shall be the responsibility of Reliant Regulatory to submit FDA Form #2657 every June and December updating the Drug Product Listing. When no changes have occurred since the previously submitted list, no report is required.
VIII VALIDATION
1. Process
1.1 Cardinal shall be responsible for performing and documenting process validation to comply with cGMP’s and to ensure consistency of quality Product. A process validation protocol shall be forwarded to Reliant for review and approval prior to carrying out the validation. A final report will be issued and a copy will be provided to Reliant Quality.
2. Equipment Cleaning Validation
2.1 Cardinal is responsible for reviewing toxicity and safety information for all products they manufacture to set appropriate cleaning limits to ensure there are no cross contamination issues between products. Cardinal shall demonstrate, through approved protocol and final report, that cleaning validation has been performed.
3. Computer
3.1 Cardinal is responsible for compliance as it pertains to systems validation, electronic records, electronic records retention, and electronic signatures for those systems used in the control of the manufacturing processes, analytical testing, receipt, release and distribution of materials, API, components, and the Product as prescribed by 21 CFR part 11, and any other current, approved FDA Guidance requirements..
4. Analytical Test Methods
4.1 Cardinal shall be responsible for demonstrating the suitability (methods transfer or validation, as appropriate) of all methodology used to release raw materials, components, and the finished product, as appropriate.
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