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Area of Science:

  • Pharmaceutical Compounding
  • Microbiology
  • Engineering Controls

Background:

  • Airborne particulate contamination poses a significant risk in pharmaceutical compounding.
  • Biosafety cabinets are critical primary engineering controls for sterile preparations.
  • Previous article discussed other primary engineering controls.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the 3 classes and types of biosafety cabinets.
  • To discuss factors for operating Class-2 biosafety cabinets.
  • To provide information on technician training and certification.

Main Methods:

  • Review of biosafety cabinet classes and types.
  • Discussion of operational factors for Class-2 cabinets.
  • Inclusion of diagrams illustrating Class-2 cabinet mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • Biosafety cabinets utilize directed airflow and HEPA filtration to remove airborne contaminants.
  • Class-2 biosafety cabinets are most commonly used in compounding.
  • Operational considerations and training requirements are highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • Biosafety cabinets are essential for minimizing contamination in pharmaceutical compounding.
  • Understanding biosafety cabinet operation is crucial for sterile preparations.
  • Proper training ensures effective use of these critical controls.