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ISO 11137 in Action: A Guide to Dose Mapping & VDmax25 for Mobius® Single-Use Assemblies



WEBINAR

In this insider session, you will learn:

  • Steps for equipment qualification (IQ/OQ), irradiator verification, and site PQ through detailed dose-mapping studies
  • Packaging-qualification strategies (box codes, carrier configurations) to achieve consistent 25–40 kGy delivery
  • Sterility-assurance methods using VDmax sampling, design philosophy for Mobius® simulated assembly (dose audit assembly) concept.
  • How to execute periodic dose audits, interpret audit-report data, and manage supplier/end-user responsibilities.

Master sterilization validation for Mobius® single-use assemblies! Explore ISO 11137 compliance—from 25–40 kGy dose setting and irradiator qualification to VDmax, dose mapping, and audit analysis. Gain practical strategies for supplier collaboration and audit-readiness. We’ll walk through every step—from materials selection and establishing your 25–40 kGy target dose (including VDmax methodology) to qualifying irradiation equipment (IQ/OQ), performing site performance qualification via dose mapping, and assuring uniform dose distribution. You’ll see how to interpret dose-map and audit reports, design simulated “master” assemblies for sterility verification, and implement a robust Dose Audit program. Finally, we’ll clarify shared supplier and end-user responsibilities, revalidation triggers, and best practices for ongoing audit readiness.

Speakers

Monica Cardona

Monica Cardona

Merck

Global Senior Program Manager- Single Use & Integrated Platform Solutions

Monica Cardona is senior program manager for single-use and integrated platform solutions at our company, with 20+ years in life sciences across technical, strategic, and operational marketing roles. She leads cross-functional portfolio enhancement programs with quality, Emprove®, regulatory, operations, R&D, and commercial teams. She holds a B.S. from Hofstra and an M.S. from Adelphi, and is an active author, speaker, and industry member (PDA, BioPhorum, BPSA board).

Omkar Joglekar

Omkar Joglekar

Merck

Principal Quality Engineer - Mobius® Single Use & Integrated Platform Solutions

Omkar is a Principal Quality Engineer at our company, a subject matter expert in sterilization and sterility management for Mobius® single-use and integrated systems. With over 12 years of experience in medical devices, life sciences, and bioprocessing. He holds a B.E. from Pune University and an M.S. from Northeastern University. As a certified QMS auditor and member of ASQ and AAMI, he stays current with industry practices in sterilization and emerging technologies. He is deeply committed to quality and patient safety.

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