PolyLLacticAcidQualityChecker

Poly L Lactic Acid

dermal fillers endotoxins hyaluronic acid injectables particles rheology sterility

PLLA Filler Quality Checker — Poly-L-Lactic Acid Fillers (Sculptra type) (ISO 13485, EU MDR)

ℹ️ The utility checks PLLA content, particle size (critical!), suspension time, residual monomer, polymer MW, sterility.
ℹ️ Does not use machine learning — rule-based logic only.
⚠️ CRITICAL! Particles > 150 µm granuloma risk. Suspension time ≤ 30 sec. Residual monomer ≤ 0.5%!

Usage:
PolyLLacticAcidQualityChecker.exe → demo mode
PolyLLacticAcidQualityChecker.exe input.csv output.json → evaluate data

Input format:
BatchNumber,PLLA_Content_mg,Particle_Size_D50_um,Particle_Size_D90_um,Particle_Size_Max_um,Suspension_Time_sec,Residual_Monomer_Percent,Molecular_Weight_Da,pH_Reconstituted,Endotoxin_EU_ml,SterilityTest,PackagingIntegrityTest,Moisture_Percent,Cake_Appearance_Score

Example:
PLLA-SCULP-2026-001,150.0,35.0,60.0,90.0,15.0,0.2,25000,7.0,0.1,0,0,1.2,5.0

— WHY IS THIS NEEDED?
Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA) fillers — long-acting collagen biostimulators:
• Sculptra, AestheFill, Gana etc.
• Lyophilized powder requiring reconstitution before injection
• Act by stimulating fibroblasts (non-filling effect)
• Particles must be microporous and specific size for proper integration
⚠️ CRITICAL:
• Particle Size D50 20–50 µm — optimal for phagocytosis and stimulation without migration
• Max Particle Size ≤ 150 µm — larger particles cause granulomas and subcutaneous nodules
• Suspension Time ≤ 30 sec — indicates quality of lyophilization and surface treatment (fast wetting)
• Residual Monomer (Lactic Acid) ≤ 0.5% — causes irritation and pain on injection
• Molecular Weight 10–50 kDa — affects degradation rate and duration of effect
• Sterility and Endotoxins — MANDATORY for reconstitutable injectable forms
• Lyophilizate Moisture ≤ 2% — ensures stability during storage
⚠️ Note: PLLA fillers sold as lyophilized powder. "Cake" quality (density, color, integrity) important for ease of reconstitution. PLLA particles must be strictly calibrated: too small degrade fast, too large cause inflammation. Suspension time critical for clinical practice (doctor shouldn't wait minutes to draw product). Residual monomer controlled by GC or titration.

input.csv

BatchNumber,PLLA_Content_mg,Particle_Size_D50_um,Particle_Size_D90_um,Particle_Size_Max_um,Suspension_Time_sec,Residual_Monomer_Percent,Molecular_Weight_Da,pH_Reconstituted,Endotoxin_EU_ml,SterilityTest,PackagingIntegrityTest,Moisture_Percent,Cake_Appearance_Score
PLLA-SCULP-2026-001,150.0,35.0,60.0,90.0,15.0,0.2,25000,7.0,0.1,0,0,1.2,5.0

URS & FS — user requirements and functional specification

This document defines user requirements and functional specification for the quality-control utility. It supports deployment discussion, IQ/OQ preparation and QC workflow integration.

Utility: PolyLLacticAcidQualityCheckerAPI / object: Poly L Lactic AcidCategory: Dermal fillers

1. Scope

The Poly L Lactic Acid Quality Checker utility is used for Poly L Lactic Acid. The actual input.csv is the source of truth for the input structure; control criteria are defined by the executable and the domain description.

The utility does not use machine learning; decisions are produced by deterministic rules.

Categories: Dermal fillers

Tags: dermal fillers, endotoxins, hyaluronic acid, injectables, particles, rheology, sterility

2. Execution modes

PolyLLacticAcidQualityChecker.exe                            → demo mode
PolyLLacticAcidQualityChecker.exe input.csv output.json      → evaluate data

3. Key controlled areas

assay / content
microbiology and pathogens
pH and physicochemical parameters

4. Domain limits and critical parameters

⚠️ CRITICAL! Particles > 150 µm granuloma risk. Suspension time ≤ 30 sec. Residual monomer ≤ 0.5%!
⚠️ CRITICAL:
Particle Size D50 20–50 µm — optimal for phagocytosis and stimulation without migration
Max Particle Size ≤ 150 µm — larger particles cause granulomas and subcutaneous nodules
Suspension Time ≤ 30 sec — indicates quality of lyophilization and surface treatment (fast wetting)
Residual Monomer (Lactic Acid) ≤ 0.5% — causes irritation and pain on injection
Molecular Weight 10–50 kDa — affects degradation rate and duration of effect
Sterility and Endotoxins — MANDATORY for reconstitutable injectable forms
Lyophilizate Moisture ≤ 2% — ensures stability during storage
⚠️ Note: PLLA fillers sold as lyophilized powder. "Cake" quality (density, color, integrity) important for ease of reconstitution. PLLA particles must be strictly calibrated: too small degrade fast, too large cause inflammation. Suspension time critical for clinical practice (doctor shouldn't wait minutes to draw product). Residual monomer controlled by GC or titration.

Limits stated in the description must be verified against the current approved specification, pharmacopoeial monograph and registration dossier before production use.

5. URS — user requirements

ID	Requirement	Criticality	Acceptance criterion
URS-001	The system shall accept an `input.csv` file for Poly L Lactic Acid with the exact columns listed in the “Input data contract” section.	High	A file with the correct header is processed without manual editing; missing mandatory columns produce FAIL/import error.
URS-002	The system shall support execution without arguments in demo mode and execution with `input.csv output.json` for user data.	Medium	Both execution scenarios produce a predictable result or clear diagnostic error.
URS-003	The system shall perform rule-based controls for: assay / content, microbiology and pathogens, pH and physicochemical parameters.	High	Each controlled parameter receives a status and message; the result does not depend on hidden Excel formulas or ML.
URS-004	The system shall preserve traceability between batch/lot, source values, applied rules and final verdict.	High	Output includes batch identifier, source values, parameter statuses and critical findings.
URS-005	The system shall generate machine-readable `output.json` for LIMS/ELN/MES, batch record and QA/QC review.	High	JSON contains overall status, check array, warnings, failures and source-file reference.
URS-006	The system shall support use in the client validation package: URS/FS, IQ/OQ preparation, installation and operational scenario checks.	High	The document, test scenarios and reproducible CSV/JSON flow are suitable for audit and internal approval.
URS-007	The system shall clearly separate technical data errors from specification nonconformities.	Medium	Schema/type errors are not mixed with pharmacopoeial deviations and are reported separately.

6. input.csv data contract

The source of truth for the input schema is the actual input.csv header. Column names are technical identifiers and are not translated.

#	Column	Type	Unit	Description	Sample	Control rule
1	`BatchNumber`	identifier	as specified	Batch Number	`PLLA-SCULP-2026-001`	mandatory field; used for batch/lot traceability
2	`PLLA_Content_mg`	decimal	as specified	PLLA Content mg	`150.0`	numeric value; compared with assay/purity limit from specification or method
3	`Particle_Size_D50_um`	decimal	µm	Particle Size D50 um	`35.0`	mandatory numeric value; rule comparison is performed by the utility
4	`Particle_Size_D90_um`	decimal	µm	Particle Size D90 um	`60.0`	mandatory numeric value; rule comparison is performed by the utility
5	`Particle_Size_Max_um`	decimal	µm	Particle Size Max um	`90.0`	mandatory numeric value; rule comparison is performed by the utility
6	`Suspension_Time_sec`	decimal	as specified	Suspension Time sec	`15.0`	mandatory numeric value; rule comparison is performed by the utility
7	`Residual_Monomer_Percent`	decimal	%	Residual Monomer %	`0.2`	mandatory numeric value; rule comparison is performed by the utility
8	`Molecular_Weight_Da`	decimal	as specified	Molecular Weight Da	`25000`	mandatory numeric value; rule comparison is performed by the utility
9	`pH_Reconstituted`	decimal	pH	p H Reconstituted	`7.0`	mandatory numeric value; rule comparison is performed by the utility
10	`Endotoxin_EU_ml`	decimal	as specified	Endotoxin EU ml	`0.1`	numeric value; critical safety attribute compared with endotoxin limit
11	`SterilityTest`	boolean / flag	0/1	Sterility Test	`0`	valid flag required; prohibited organisms and growth are normally expected as 0 / absent
12	`PackagingIntegrityTest`	decimal	as specified	Packaging Integrity Test	`0`	mandatory numeric value; rule comparison is performed by the utility
13	`Moisture_Percent`	decimal	%	Moisture %	`1.2`	mandatory numeric value; rule comparison is performed by the utility
14	`Cake_Appearance_Score`	decimal	as specified	Cake Appearance Score	`5.0`	mandatory numeric value; rule comparison is performed by the utility

CSV example

BatchNumber,PLLA_Content_mg,Particle_Size_D50_um,Particle_Size_D90_um,Particle_Size_Max_um,Suspension_Time_sec,Residual_Monomer_Percent,Molecular_Weight_Da,pH_Reconstituted,Endotoxin_EU_ml,SterilityTest,PackagingIntegrityTest,Moisture_Percent,Cake_Appearance_Score
PLLA-SCULP-2026-001,150.0,35.0,60.0,90.0,15.0,0.2,25000,7.0,0.1,0,0,1.2,5.0

7. FS — functional specification

ID	Function	Implementation description
FS-001	CLI entry point	The executable `PolyLLacticAcidQualityChecker.exe` supports demo mode and `input.csv output.json` processing mode.
FS-002	CSV parser	The import module reads CSV, validates header, column presence/order, value count and encoding. Decimal values are expected with a dot separator.
FS-003	Field conversion	Each column is converted to the expected type: identifier, text, decimal number, date/time or boolean flag.
FS-004	Domain rule engine	For Poly L Lactic Acid, explicit rules are applied: range, minimum, maximum, absence of prohibited flag, data completeness or calculation-based check.
FS-005	Criticality handling	Critical violations produce FAIL; non-critical deviations and incomplete data produce WARNING; full conformance produces PASS.
FS-006	JSON writer	`output.json` stores overall status, per-parameter results, source values, warnings, failures and diagnostic messages.
FS-007	Integration contract	The CSV → JSON format is stable for invocation from LIMS/ELN/MES, scheduled task or wrapper service.
FS-008	Error handling	Schema error, missing file, non-numeric value or JSON write failure returns diagnosable error without silent PASS.

8. output.json contract

The output file must be suitable for automated processing, audit review and correlation with the source input.csv row.

{
  "utility": "PolyLLacticAcidQualityChecker",
  "api": "Poly L Lactic Acid",
  "batchNumber": "PLLA-SCULP-2026-001",
  "overallStatus": "PASS|WARNING|FAIL",
  "checkedAtUtc": "2026-05-18T00:00:00Z",
  "checks": [
    {
      "parameter": "BatchNumber",
      "value": "PLLA-SCULP-2026-001",
      "unit": "as specified",
      "status": "PASS|WARNING|FAIL",
      "message": "Rule-based check result"
    },
    {
      "parameter": "PLLA_Content_mg",
      "value": "150.0",
      "unit": "as specified",
      "status": "PASS|WARNING|FAIL",
      "message": "Rule-based check result"
    },
    {
      "parameter": "Particle_Size_D50_um",
      "value": "35.0",
      "unit": "µm",
      "status": "PASS|WARNING|FAIL",
      "message": "Rule-based check result"
    },
    {
      "parameter": "Particle_Size_D90_um",
      "value": "60.0",
      "unit": "µm",
      "status": "PASS|WARNING|FAIL",
      "message": "Rule-based check result"
    },
    {
      "parameter": "Particle_Size_Max_um",
      "value": "90.0",
      "unit": "µm",
      "status": "PASS|WARNING|FAIL",
      "message": "Rule-based check result"
    },
    {
      "parameter": "Suspension_Time_sec",
      "value": "15.0",
      "unit": "as specified",
      "status": "PASS|WARNING|FAIL",
      "message": "Rule-based check result"
    },
    {
      "parameter": "Residual_Monomer_Percent",
      "value": "0.2",
      "unit": "%",
      "status": "PASS|WARNING|FAIL",
      "message": "Rule-based check result"
    },
    {
      "parameter": "Molecular_Weight_Da",
      "value": "25000",
      "unit": "as specified",
      "status": "PASS|WARNING|FAIL",
      "message": "Rule-based check result"
    }
  ],
  "criticalFindings": [],
  "sourceFile": "input.csv"
}

9. OQ/PQ test scenarios

ID	Scenario	Expected result
TC-001	Valid CSV with expected header and sample row	All rows are processed; output contains PASS/WARNING/FAIL and parameter-level detail.
TC-002	A mandatory input.csv column is missing	Import is rejected or the row receives FAIL with schema reference.
TC-003	A numeric field contains text or a blank value	Type conversion error is recorded; the result is not hidden as PASS.
TC-004	A parameter is outside specification or critical limit	Critical parameters produce FAIL; non-critical deviations produce WARNING according to the rule.
TC-005	Positive pathogen/microbiological flag or microbiological limit excursion	Critical FAIL is produced with the offending parameter.

10. QA/QC, CSV and change control

Before production use, the client records executable version, checksum, specification/monograph version, test CSV, expected JSON and IQ/OQ results.
Column names must not be changed without updating the validator and test scenarios.
The source CSV, output.json and utility version should be stored together as an evidence package.
Any change in control rules must go through change control and repeated OQ scenario verification.

Included in packages

Dermal Fillers QC Suite

Package for injectable implants and dermal fillers: hyaluronic acid, CaHA, PLLA, PMMA, collagen and related tests.

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