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Dehydrated culture medium with vegetable peptones as a non-animal origin alternative to Soybean
Casein Digest Medium (SCDM), also referred to as Tryptic Soy Broth. The Broth is cold filterable and
gamma-irradiated for the microbiological validation of aseptic filling processes (Media Fill Test).
The broth is suitable for media fill tests according to the recommendations of the “FDA Aseptic Guide”
in aseptic production lines. The exclusive use of raw materials of non-animal origin allows the elimination
of a potential contamination risk with TSE/BSE.
The formulation of the basic medium (Vegetable Peptone Broth) is prepared according to the
recommendations of the current European, Japanese and United States Pharmacopoeia (EP, 2.6.12.;
JP, 4.05 and USP, 61), but contains peptones of non-animal origin instead of the recommended
peptones.
Mode of Action
The microbiological performance of TSB non-animal origin is equivalent to the standard TSB.
The dehydrated culture medium is gamma-irradiated with 48-76 kGy. The intensity of irradiation
guarantees that Bacteria, spores, viruses and mycoplasma are destroyed. It provides a higher level of
security with regard to radiation-resistant microorganisms than other commercially available products.
Due to the rich nutrient base, this medium is also suitable for the cultivation of even fastidious
microorganisms.
Typical Composition
Preparation
Suspend 30 g in 1 l of demineralized water. Use according to the purpose required. The prepared
medium is clear and yellowish-brown. The pH value at 25 °C is in the range of 7.1-7.5.
The medium is very suitable for the simulation of aseptic filling processes. The product is gamma-
irradiated and triple-bagged allowing for safe introduction into controlled areas. It is granulated which
guarantees excellent solubility even in cold water. The previously aseptically prepared nutrient medium
can be used for the simulation of the aseptic filling of liquids. As sterile filtration is the key element to
achieve sterility autoclaving is not required. Cold filterability is achieved by extensive testing comprising
raw materials, pre-production samples, in-process and end product control. For the validation of the
aseptic filling at least 3.000 units per run are expected to be filled. The contamination rate should be
<1/1000 at a probability of 95 % (EU-GMP guidelines, Annex 1, ISO 13408-1). A growth control should
be carried out for each run. The strains listed in the table below serve as growth controls, whereby
bacteria should demonstrate good growth after 3 days of incubation at the latest and yeasts and moulds
after 5 days.
Storage
The product can be used for sampling until the expiry date if stored upright, protected from light and
properly sealed at +15 °C to +25 °C.
After first opening of the bottle the content can be used up to the expiry date when stored dry and tightly
closed at +15 to +25° C.
Disposal
Please mind the respective regulations for the disposal of used culture medium (e.g. autoclave for 20
min at 121 °C, disinfect, incinerate etc.).
Quality Control
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Please refer to the actual batch related Certificate of Analysis
Literature
European Pharmacopoeia 8.0 (2014): 2.6.1. Sterility; 2.6.12. Microbial examination of non-sterile
products (total viable aerobic count).
Guidance for Industry (2004): Sterile Drug Products Produced by Aseptic Processing - Current Good
Manufacturing Practice.
Hedderich, A., Klees, A., Eiermann, K., Greulich, Y. and Müller, R. (2009): Growth promoting properties
of a vegetable peptone broth (VPB) in comparison to tryptic soy broth (TSB). Poster presentation at
PDA´s Annual Global Conference on Pharmaceutical Microbiology.
PDA Technical Report No. 13 (2014 Revised): Fundamentals of an Environmental Monitoring Program.
Ordering Information
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the suitability of our products for the envisaged purpose.
MilliporeSigma, GranuCult, Readytube and Readyplate are trademarks of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. Anaeroclip, Anaerocult,
Bactident, ChromoCult, Duopath, FluoroCult, Readycult, Readybag and Singlepath are registered trademarks of Merck KGaA,
Darmstadt, Germany.