A dynamic pass box is a cubicle box which has got interlocked doors located on both sides.
This protects the controlled
environment from being polluted while the transfer of material is taking place inside
Dynamic pass box: Dynamic pass box is mainly installed between non controlled environment to a controlled
environment. We can say it is used to pass materials from non-controlled to a controlled area. the main features of
the dynamic pass box are:
The Dynamic pass box is made of Stainless steel (SS 304), having a cubical shape.
The dynamic pass box may be of different kinds like cascade, sink, or bubble.
It has an interlocking system on both sides to protect from contamination and cross-contamination.
Dynamic pass box door can open one side at once, and one door will be closed other side.
It is fitted with a suction filter of around 0.3 microns with a HEPA filter.
Dynamic pass box also fitted with a pressure Magnehelic gauge ranging from 0 to 25 mm of WC.
It also contained a motor blower of 1/5 hp to blow out dust particles.
Dynamic pass box also fitted with a UV light of 18 watts.
It also has a fluorescent lamp of around 20 watts to produce visible light.
Related Post: SOP on Cleaning and Operation of Dynamic Pass Boxes
SOP on Cleaning and Operation of Dynamic Pass Boxes
1.0 Scop: To Laydown procedure on Cleaning And Operation Of Dynamic Pass Boxes
2.0 Applicable to This SOP is applicable for cleaning and operation dynamic pass boxes (GMP Make) located in
various Production, QC, and warehouse rooms.
3.0 Responsibility:
3.1 Asst. Manager/ Sr. Officer / Officer/Line coordinator shall execute this SOP.
3.2 Manager / Sr. Manager Shall supervise that the process is being followed as per SOP.
3.3 Head-Quality Assurance for ensuring the compliance of this SOP.
4.0 Safety considerations:
4.1 Do not try to open both side doors of the dynamic pass box forcibly at the same time.
4.2 Pressure on the Magnehelic gauge must be within the limit (10 to 15 mm of water).
4.3 70 % IPA shall be used within the specified use period on the label.
5.0 The Equipment:
5.1 (For Material entry from the warehouse)
5.2 (For the Material transfer to the warehouse)
6.0 Materials and reagents:
6.1 Filtered 70% IPA
7.0 Preparation of solutions:
7.1 follow SOP for Isopropyl alcohol 70% Preparation
8.0 Procedure:
8.1 Cleaning procedure:
8.1.1 Before cleaning, switch off the HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filter blower.
8.1.2 Clean the pass box with a dry lint-free mop from inside and outside.
8.1.3 Disinfect the pass box with filtered 70 % IPA.
8.1.4 Frequency: Pass box shall be cleaned daily and after use, if required.
8.2 Operation of the Dynamic Pass Box (GMP Technical Solution Make):
8.2.1.1 Check light on the panel which shows the presence of Power supply
8.2.1.2 Press the “HEPA Filter ON” button to switch ON the blower.
8.2.1.3 Check the differential pressure on the gauge. It shall be within 10-15 mm of water.
8.2.1.4 Press the Door Open button on the panel.
8.2.1.5 Open the door and keep the material to be transferred.
8.2.1.6 Close the Door.
8.2.1.7 Press the door open button on the other side of DPB.
8.2.1.7 Open the door, take out the material and close the door again.
8.2.1.8 In case of spillage, clean the inner and outer surface of the equipment with the help of a clean mop soaked
with 70 % IPA.
9.0 Abbreviations:
QA: Quality Assurance
SOP: Standard Operating Procedure
IPA: Isopropyl alcohol
mm: millimeter
DPB: Dynamic Pass Box
% : Percent
PR: Production
Sr.: Senior
HEPA: High-Efficiency Particulate Air