Cleaning of FBD Co-mill 5 HP

In this post Standard Operating Procedure of  Cleaning of FBD Co-mill 5 HP in Pharmaceuticals is describe. 

1.0 OBJECTIVE :

To lay down a procedure for cleaning of Co-Mill 5 HP (Bectochem).

2.0 SCOPE :

This SOP is applicable to the cleaning of Co-mill 5 HP (Bectochem) in granulation area.

3.0 RESPONSIBILITY:

Production: Technical Associate/Officer/Executive/Assistant Manager

Head Production: To ensure execution & compliance

Head QA: To ensure the compliance

4.0 PROCEDURE:

4.1 CLEANING :TYPE A

Change over from one batch to next batch of the same product, same potency and of similar product with ascending potency.

4.1.1 Remove “TO BE CLEANED” label and affix “UNDER CLEANING” label to the machine with date and signature of production officer.

4.1.2 Enter the cleaning start time in equipment sequential log book as per SOP.

4.1.3 Ensure that the main power supply is switched OFF.

4.1.4 Remove the adhered material on the Co-Mill by clean dry lint free cloth.

4.1.5 Dismantle the hose pipe, discharge hopper with suction chute, screen and the gaskets.

4.1.6 Clean the feeding port, beater assembly, discharge hopper with suction chute, screen and gaskets with clean dry lint free cloth.

4.1.7 Replace the “UNDER CLEANING” status label with “CLEANED” status label with date and signature of the Production Officer.

4.1.8 Record the cleaning completion time in equipment sequential log book as per SOP.

4.2 TYPE B:

This is a cleaning procedure for Change over of product with different actives / color / descending potency or after maintenance of contact parts.

4.2.1 Follow the procedure from step 4.1.1 to 4.1.5.

4.2.2 Cover the electrical panel and motor with polyethylene bags.

4.2.3 Transfer the dismantled parts of Co-mill in respective cleaning area.

4.2.4 Clean the dismantled parts of the Co-Mill using approx. 25.0 to 30.0 kg of purified water. Scrub all dismantled parts with nylon scrubber.

4.2.5 Clean all parts with approx. 20.0 to 30.0 kg of purified water. Rinse all parts with approx. 15.0 to 20.0 kg of purified water.

4.2.6 Clean the screen by using 10.0 to 15.0 kg of purified water and scrub it with nylon scrubber.

4.2.7 Rinse the screen using approx. 10.0 to 15.0 kg of purified water so as to ensure the complete removal of the previous product.

4.2.8 Dry the screen by using compressed air followed by clean dry lint free cloth.

4.2.9 Remove the polyethylene bags and wipe the body, motor cover of Co-Mill with wet duster soaked in purified water.

4.2.10 Dry the dismantled parts with compressed air followed by clean dry lint free cloth.

4.2.11 Wipe all dismantled parts of the Co-mill with clean lint free cloth soaked in

70 % v /v IPA solution.

4.2.12Assemble the Co-Mill without screen. Store the screen by covering with a polythene bag and label as “CLEANED” status label with date and signature of the production officer.

4.2.13 Transfer the screen to the screen storage area.

4.2.14 Affix label on co-mill as “CLEANED” with date and signature of the Production Officer.

4.2.15 Record the cleaning completion time in equipment sequential log book as per SOP.

5.0 ANNEXURE (S) :

Nil

6.0 REFERENCE (S):

SOP: Preparation, approval, distribution control, revision and destruction of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

SOP: Procedure for area line clearance.

7.0 ABBREVIATION (S) / DEFINITION (S):

SOP: Standard Operating Procedure

BMR : Batch Manufacturing Record

IPA : Isopropyl Alcohol

v/v : volume/volume

Kg : Kilogram