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Standard Operating Procedure for GMP-Compliant Handling of Gene/Cell Products at Sites

Purpose

The purpose of this SOP is to establish GMP-compliant procedures for handling gene and cell therapy products at clinical trial sites. Proper handling ensures product quality, subject safety, data integrity, and compliance with global regulatory requirements.

Scope

This SOP applies to investigators, pharmacists, laboratory staff, nurses, CROs, and sponsors involved in the handling of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) at clinical trial sites. It covers receipt, storage, thawing, reconstitution, preparation, administration, environmental controls, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Sponsor: Provides handling instructions and ensures training of site staff.
• Investigator: Ensures site-level compliance with GMP handling requirements.
• Pharmacist/Authorized Site Staff: Manage receipt, storage, preparation, and accountability of ATMPs.
• Nurses: Administer ATMPs as per protocol and handling instructions.
• QA: Audits compliance with GMP and GCP requirements.

Accountability

The Principal Investigator is accountable for site-level GMP-compliant handling of gene and cell therapy products. The Sponsor’s ATMP Quality Head is accountable for overall oversight and regulatory compliance.

Procedure

1. Product Receipt
1.1 Verify product identity, batch/lot number, and condition upon arrival.
1.2 Record details in ATMP Receipt Log (Annexure-1).
1.3 Report discrepancies or damages immediately to sponsor and QA.

2. Storage
2.1 Store ATMPs in secure, access-controlled, validated storage (cryogenic/freezer).
2.2 Maintain continuous temperature monitoring with alarms.
2.3 Document in ATMP Storage Log (Annexure-2).

3. Preparation
3.1 Prepare products in a GMP-compliant cleanroom or aseptic environment.
3.2 Follow manufacturer’s instructions for thawing, reconstitution, or dilution.
3.3 Record all steps in ATMP Preparation Log (Annexure-3).

4. Administration
4.1 Verify subject ID against chain of identity records.
4.2 Administer under medical supervision as per protocol.
4.3 Document in ATMP Administration Log (Annexure-4).

5. Accountability
5.1 Reconcile doses received, prepared, administered, returned, or destroyed.
5.2 Maintain ATMP Accountability Log (Annexure-5).

6. Environmental Monitoring
6.1 Monitor cleanroom conditions (temperature, humidity, particle counts).
6.2 Document in Environmental Monitoring Log (Annexure-6).

7. Deviations and CAPA
7.1 Record handling deviations in Deviation Log (Annexure-7).
7.2 Implement CAPA for deviations impacting quality or compliance.

8. Archiving
8.1 Archive all ATMP handling logs in TMF/ISF.
8.2 Retain per regulatory requirements (25 years for ATMPs in EU).

Abbreviations

• SOP: Standard Operating Procedure
• ATMP: Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products
• GMP: Good Manufacturing Practice
• GCP: Good Clinical Practice
• QA: Quality Assurance
• CRO: Contract Research Organization
• PI: Principal Investigator
• TMF: Trial Master File
• ISF: Investigator Site File

Documents

1. ATMP Receipt Log (Annexure-1)
2. ATMP Storage Log (Annexure-2)
3. ATMP Preparation Log (Annexure-3)
4. ATMP Administration Log (Annexure-4)
5. ATMP Accountability Log (Annexure-5)
6. Environmental Monitoring Log (Annexure-6)
7. Deviation Log (Annexure-7)

References

• FDA – GMP for Cellular & Gene Therapy Products
• EMA – ATMP GMP Guidelines
• CDSCO – ATMP Handling Rules
• ICH GCP – GMP Interface for ATMPs
• WHO – Advanced Therapies GMP Standards

Version: 1.0

Approval Section

Annexures

Annexure-1: ATMP Receipt Log

Annexure-2: ATMP Storage Log

Annexure-3: ATMP Preparation Log

Annexure-4: ATMP Administration Log

Annexure-5: ATMP Accountability Log

Annexure-6: Environmental Monitoring Log

Annexure-7: Deviation Log

Revision History

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