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It typically takes between 11 and 16 hours to complete the following steps: An automatic and fully validated, computer-controlled cleaning system is activated, cleaning the chamber and condenser with hot WFI The chamber is sterilized at a temperature of 121C using a fully validated, computer-controlled automatic steaming system Bellows tests are performed to ensure the integrity of the freeze-dryer components A vacuum hold test is performed to ensure that the chamber is sealed and will maintain sterility Once the above process is concluded, the product is prepared with the following steps: The product goes through a mechanical pre-treatment where it is filtered and/or clarified The product goes through a physical pre-treatment using concentrate dilute solutions or sterilize biologicals Lastly, the product goes through a chemical pre-treatment that adjusts its pH and/or adds fillers such as mannitol to increase the dry weight of the product cake The Product is Loaded in the Lyophilizer: Once the product is prepared, the next step in the process is for the product to be filled into the vials and loaded into the lyophilizer

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