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Maintaining sterility in pharmaceutical isolators hinges on the performance of CG (Ciba Geigy) membranes, which regulate unidirectional laminar airflow across Grade A environments. Traditionally, manufacturers have relied on reactive or time-based membrane replacement strategies—often resulting in high costs, long lead times, and extended equipment downtime. This study presents a prescriptive maintenance approach designed to optimize the lifecycle of CG membranes through targ

Contamination control has moved from the sidelines to the spotlight in the pharmaceutical industry. As sterile drug manufacturing faces mounting regulatory expectations and rising product complexities, the call for zero tolerance towards contamination is louder than ever.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a UV-C disinfection robot intended for use on various cleanroom surfaces in the manufacturing facilities at AstraZeneca against a panel of different microorganisms. The studies performed used a method based on the Surface Challenge Test Method EN 13697² to evaluate the reduction in microbial viability after an inoculated surface was exposed to a with a light source emitting 254nm UV-C energy. In this surface challenge test