ASTM E3259 : 22

1.1 This practice assures 6.0 log₁₀ removal of retrovirus (for example, MuLV).

1.2 This practice is applicable to monoclonal antibody (mAb), immunoglobulin G (IgG) fusion proteins, recombinant proteins, or other proteins produced using mammalian cell lines (for example, Chinese hamster ovary (CHO), murine hybridomas, murine myelomas, or human embryonic kidney (HEK) 293).

1.3 The step is performed on cell-free intermediates.

1.4 The log removal claim for retrovirus by small virus retentive filters can be used in conjunction with other clearance unit operations (for example, low pH inactivation, or inactivation of virus by surfactant) to assure sufficient total process clearance of potential virus contaminants, which would be supportive of early phase (clinical phase 1 or phase 2a trials) regulatory filings.

1.5 Retrovirus removal claim by filtration is limited to small virus retentive filters, as defined in the PDA Technical Report Virus Filtration (1)2 in the context of this standard.

1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International StandardDetails, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.