We are proud to say that we master our field and our plasma donations are fully compliant. All our local teams should also be more than proud of their achievements.
donations. We must ensure that we know exactly and at all times which plasma units have been used in the production of each batch of our medicines sold all around the world.” After SDC, plasma is transferred to production by the logistics department. The basic fractionation department then begins the process of thawing the plasma donations and forming the plasma pools. Freezing and storage parameters follow defined standard operating procedures in which the plasma units are thawed for pooling and then production. Production involves separating out the relevant proteins from the plasma, firstly in an intermediate step via fractions or pastes, which are then purified and put into Octapharma finished products used by patients around the world.
Tracking ahead
By maintaining this digital thread of information, Octapharma is able to trace each individual donation at all times. “We are proud to say that we master our field and our plasma donations are fully compliant. All our local teams should also be more than proud of their achievements,” adds Angelika.
The ability to collect and access vast data sets of plasma donations is the foundation of the team.
Traceability means delivering to the business requirements, where accurate teamwork is essential. Angelika considers team spirit to be the secret behind making traceability a reality. The team she leads is very diverse and this allows them to contribute their individual strengths.
“What I appreciate best about the team is the cooperation among the experts and the willingness to step in if support is needed.” Traceability is critical for quality in production and patient safety. “We are a partner in the production process and our colleagues really depend on us,” concludes Angelika.
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