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Advances in drug stability monitoring. Stephen E. Zweig, Ph.D. CEO, CliniSense Corp. A chain is as strong as the weakest link. Problems can potentially occur at any time during storage, causing “hidden damage”
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Advances in drug stability monitoring Stephen E. Zweig, Ph.D.CEO, CliniSense Corp. CliniSense Corporation
A chain is as strong as the weakest link • Problems can potentially occur at any time during storage, causing “hidden damage” • Manufacturer’s responsibility doesn’t just stop on initial delivery – it continues until the product is actually used! CliniSense Corporation
Where hidden problems can occur • Initial shipment: between different storage sites, each with separate temperature recorders • In the health care facility • Receiving • Transport to one or more storage sites • Transport to point of care site • Transport to patient • Time delay before administration • Patient mishandling of drug delivery devices CliniSense Corporation
Biotherapeutics are delicate drugs • Much larger and more complex than traditional pharmaceuticals • Composed of unstable proteins with a precise structure • Easily damaged by unfavorable temperature history during storage CliniSense Corporation
Even insulin has temperature problems Insulin Shelf-life • Insulin is a very temperature stable biotherapeutic • A graph of storage life vs temperature shows a “saw tooth” peak • The product dies at both temperature extremes 1000 100 Months 10 1 0.1 -20 0 20 40 60 Temperature (C) CliniSense Corporation
< 0o C Freezing Protein denaturation Formation of aggregates Loss of functional activity Formation of potentially hazardous immunogenic byproducts > 8o C Chemical side reactions Protein denaturation Formation of aggregates Loss of functional activity Formation of potentially hazardous immunogenic byproducts Effect of temperature storage extremes CliniSense Corporation
Smart packaging vs dumb packaging • Smart packaging can guard against human errors in handling, and accidental temperature abuse. • Is traditional dumb packaging simply a relic from an earlier era? Does it pass modern failure modes analysis? CliniSense Corporation
An ideal storage monitor: • Accurate and effortless to read • Show remaining life (gas gauge-like display) • Outs thermal history record upon request CliniSense Corporation
Electronic Previous time-temperature monitors • Chemical indicators are not flexible or accurate • Electronic temperature loggers are accurate, but don’t show shelf-life. • Temperature alarms only show extreme “out of bounds” conditions Chemical CliniSense Corporation
LifeTrack RFID LifeTrack technology demonstrator LifeTrack™ Technology • Monitors and analyzes temperature history • Custom programmed to exactly match the sensitivity curve of any pharmaceutical • Instantly shows all types of temperature abuse CliniSense Corporation
Small # of withdrawals per hour Low temperature High temperature High # of withdrawals per hour Stability bank "B" The stability bank algorithm CliniSense Corporation
Stability points per hour Insulin Shelf-life 1,000,000 1000 100,000 100 10,000 Points Months 1,000 10 100 1 10 1 0.1 -20 0 20 40 60 -20 0 20 40 60 Temperature (C) Temperature (C) Stability calculation exampleB = 165984– Σ P(temperature) time 0 CliniSense Corporation
Sample LifeTrack profiles • Each different stability profile produces a different P(temp) function CliniSense Corporation
Evaluating LifeTrack technology • Is our stability data adequate? • Customers like? • FDA requirements? • How can I do a quick feasibility test? CliniSense Corporation
Thermistor +/- good bad display Lifetime bar Battery door Infrared LED Programming & expansion Port Battery (3 yr life) LifeTrack Technology Demonstrator CliniSense Corporation
Inside the unit • Low-cost electronics • Simple construction • Designed for high production volumes • Digital watch example • Modules cost < $1.00 • Ultimate costs in $2.00 to $3.00 range CliniSense Corporation
LifeTrack Demonstrator Display • Shows “+” when product is good, “-” when product has expired • Lifetime indicator bars decrease as the lifetime is used up CliniSense Corporation
Programming a unit • Enter the stability data into an Excel spreadsheet model • Transfer parameters to LifeTrack program • Load LifeTrack program into LifeTrack device CliniSense Corporation
Demonstrator Data Output • Downloads temperature statistical data via IR cable to an RS232 port • Only one bit needed to tell good/not good, additional bits tell you how and why • Highly compatible with the limited data transmitted by RFID tags CliniSense Corporation
Data output example: The entire relevant history record in only 150 bytes Material: Biotherapeutic ID: 12345678 CliniSense Corporation
Using LifeTrack Technology • Provide biotherapeutic stability data for multiple temperatures (e.g < 0, 4-8o C, 25o C, etc.) • CliniSense will generate one or more provisional algorithms, request approval, and return flash programmed LifeTrack technology demonstrator units for evaluation within a few days • CliniSense will work with you to embed this technology into your preferred drug delivery device or other type platform, license as needed CliniSense Corporation
Smart biotherapeutic packaging Drug delivery devices • LifeTrack detects deteriorated product • Can be embedded into drug delivery devices • Accurate and easily customized LifeTrack RFID LifeTrack technology demonstrator CliniSense Corporation
Injection pens LifeTrack RFID LifeTrack technologydemonstrator LifeTrackTM Technology Detects all types of improper storage
Recent publications • Zweig SE: Advances in vaccine stability monitoring technology, Vaccine, 2006 (in press) • Zweig SE: 21st century electronics for 21st century drugs, Drug Delivery Reports, Spring/Summer 2006 • Zweig SE: From SmartTags to Brilliant Tags: Advances in Drug Stability Monitoring, BioPharm International, November 2005, 36-44. • Zweig SE: Technologies for monitoring IVD stability, IVD Technology 10(5) 59-63, June 2004 CliniSense Corporation
Recent patents • Patent 6,950,028, Electronic Time-Temperature Indicator • Patent 7,096,090, Electronic time-temperature indicator and logger (basis for PCT filings) • Patent application 10/747,926 (pending) Method and device to reduce therapeutic protein immunogenicity CliniSense Corporation
For more information • CliniSense website (www.clinisense.com) has many examples • Demo units available • Feel free to call (408) 348-1495 and ask questions CliniSense Corporation