SwellingRatioCalculator

Swelling Ratio Calculator

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Swelling Ratio Calculator — HA Swelling Ratio Calculation (Q value) (ISO 13485)

ℹ️ The utility calculates Q, water uptake, assesses edema risk and crosslinking correlation.
ℹ️ Does not use machine learning — physicochemical formulas only.
⚠️ CRITICAL! Q must be within spec. Q > 25 high edema risk. Equilibrium mandatory!

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

Input format:
BatchNumber,Dry_Weight_mg,Swollen_Weight_mg,Swelling_Time_Hours,Temperature_C,Buffer_pH,Ionic_Strength_M,Crosslinking_Degree_Percent,G_Prime_Pa,Mesh_Size_nm,Theoretical_Q_Min,Theoretical_Q_Max,SterilityTest,Endotoxin_EU_ml,Solvent_Type

Example:
SWELL-HA-2026-001,100.0,1200.0,24.0,25.0,7.4,0.15,1.5,450.0,50.0,10.0,15.0,0,0.1,PBS

— WHY IS THIS NEEDED?
Swelling Ratio (Q) — key parameter of crosslinked gel structure:
• Shows how many grams of fluid 1 gram of dry polymer binds
• Reflects crosslinking density: higher crosslinking = lower Q (tighter network)
• Directly affects clinical properties: high Q means high hydrophilicity and risk of post-injection edema
• Used to calculate network mesh size
⚠️ CRITICAL:
• Q within specification (typically 10–20 for fillers) — out of range changes rheology and longevity
• Q > 25 — high edema risk (gel binds too much water from tissues)
• Swelling Time ≥ 12–24 h — necessary to reach true equilibrium
• Crosslinking Correlation: high Q must match low crosslinking % (and vice versa)
• Inverse correlation with G': high Q usually means lower elastic modulus
• Sterility and Endotoxins — mandatory for any injectable forms
⚠️ Note: Utility not just calculates mass ratio but assesses clinical complication risk (edema). If Q too high, product may "swell" in patient's face, creating unnatural volume. Checking equilibrium time prevents false low Q values. Correlation with crosslinking data (NMR) allows detection of synthesis or measurement errors.

input.csv

BatchNumber,Dry_Weight_mg,Swollen_Weight_mg,Swelling_Time_Hours,Temperature_C,Buffer_pH,Ionic_Strength_M,Crosslinking_Degree_Percent,G_Prime_Pa,Mesh_Size_nm,Theoretical_Q_Min,Theoretical_Q_Max,SterilityTest,Endotoxin_EU_ml,Solvent_Type
SWELL-HA-2026-001,100.0,1200.0,24.0,25.0,7.4,0.15,1.5,450.0,50.0,10.0,15.0,0,0.1,PBS

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: SwellingRatioCalculatorAPI / object: Swelling Ratio CalculatorCategory: Dermal fillers

1. Scope

The Swelling Ratio Calculator utility is used for Swelling Ratio Calculator. 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, water quality

2. Execution modes

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

3. Key controlled areas

residual solvents
microbiology and pathogens
pH and physicochemical parameters

4. Domain limits and critical parameters

⚠️ CRITICAL! Q must be within spec. Q > 25 high edema risk. Equilibrium mandatory!
⚠️ CRITICAL:
Q within specification (typically 10–20 for fillers) — out of range changes rheology and longevity
Q > 25 — high edema risk (gel binds too much water from tissues)
Swelling Time ≥ 12–24 h — necessary to reach true equilibrium
Crosslinking Correlation: high Q must match low crosslinking % (and vice versa)
Inverse correlation with G': high Q usually means lower elastic modulus
Sterility and Endotoxins — mandatory for any injectable forms
⚠️ Note: Utility not just calculates mass ratio but assesses clinical complication risk (edema). If Q too high, product may "swell" in patient's face, creating unnatural volume. Checking equilibrium time prevents false low Q values. Correlation with crosslinking data (NMR) allows detection of synthesis or measurement errors.

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 Swelling Ratio Calculator 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: residual solvents, 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	`SWELL-HA-2026-001`	mandatory field; used for batch/lot traceability
2	`Dry_Weight_mg`	decimal	as specified	Dry Weight mg	`100.0`	mandatory numeric value; rule comparison is performed by the utility
3	`Swollen_Weight_mg`	decimal	as specified	Swollen Weight mg	`1200.0`	mandatory numeric value; rule comparison is performed by the utility
4	`Swelling_Time_Hours`	decimal	h	Swelling Time Hours	`24.0`	mandatory numeric value; rule comparison is performed by the utility
5	`Temperature_C`	decimal	°C	Temperature C	`25.0`	mandatory numeric value; rule comparison is performed by the utility
6	`Buffer_pH`	decimal	pH	Buffer p H	`7.4`	mandatory numeric value; rule comparison is performed by the utility
7	`Ionic_Strength_M`	decimal	as specified	Ionic Strength M	`0.15`	mandatory numeric value; rule comparison is performed by the utility
8	`Crosslinking_Degree_Percent`	decimal	%	Crosslinking Degree %	`1.5`	mandatory numeric value; rule comparison is performed by the utility
9	`G_Prime_Pa`	decimal	as specified	G Prime Pa	`450.0`	mandatory numeric value; rule comparison is performed by the utility
10	`Mesh_Size_nm`	decimal	as specified	Mesh Size nm	`50.0`	mandatory numeric value; rule comparison is performed by the utility
11	`Theoretical_Q_Min`	decimal	min	Theoretical Q Min	`10.0`	mandatory numeric value; rule comparison is performed by the utility
12	`Theoretical_Q_Max`	decimal	as specified	Theoretical Q Max	`15.0`	mandatory numeric value; rule comparison is performed by the utility
13	`SterilityTest`	boolean / flag	0/1	Sterility Test	`0`	valid flag required; prohibited organisms and growth are normally expected as 0 / absent
14	`Endotoxin_EU_ml`	decimal	as specified	Endotoxin EU ml	`0.1`	numeric value; critical safety attribute compared with endotoxin limit
15	`Solvent_Type`	text	as specified	Solvent Type	`PBS`	numeric value; checked as residual solvent against the applicable limit

CSV example

BatchNumber,Dry_Weight_mg,Swollen_Weight_mg,Swelling_Time_Hours,Temperature_C,Buffer_pH,Ionic_Strength_M,Crosslinking_Degree_Percent,G_Prime_Pa,Mesh_Size_nm,Theoretical_Q_Min,Theoretical_Q_Max,SterilityTest,Endotoxin_EU_ml,Solvent_Type
SWELL-HA-2026-001,100.0,1200.0,24.0,25.0,7.4,0.15,1.5,450.0,50.0,10.0,15.0,0,0.1,PBS

7. FS — functional specification

ID	Function	Implementation description
FS-001	CLI entry point	The executable `SwellingRatioCalculator.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 Swelling Ratio Calculator, 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": "SwellingRatioCalculator",
  "api": "Swelling Ratio Calculator",
  "batchNumber": "SWELL-HA-2026-001",
  "overallStatus": "PASS|WARNING|FAIL",
  "checkedAtUtc": "2026-05-18T00:00:00Z",
  "checks": [
    {
      "parameter": "BatchNumber",
      "value": "SWELL-HA-2026-001",
      "unit": "as specified",
      "status": "PASS|WARNING|FAIL",
      "message": "Rule-based check result"
    },
    {
      "parameter": "Dry_Weight_mg",
      "value": "100.0",
      "unit": "as specified",
      "status": "PASS|WARNING|FAIL",
      "message": "Rule-based check result"
    },
    {
      "parameter": "Swollen_Weight_mg",
      "value": "1200.0",
      "unit": "as specified",
      "status": "PASS|WARNING|FAIL",
      "message": "Rule-based check result"
    },
    {
      "parameter": "Swelling_Time_Hours",
      "value": "24.0",
      "unit": "h",
      "status": "PASS|WARNING|FAIL",
      "message": "Rule-based check result"
    },
    {
      "parameter": "Temperature_C",
      "value": "25.0",
      "unit": "°C",
      "status": "PASS|WARNING|FAIL",
      "message": "Rule-based check result"
    },
    {
      "parameter": "Buffer_pH",
      "value": "7.4",
      "unit": "pH",
      "status": "PASS|WARNING|FAIL",
      "message": "Rule-based check result"
    },
    {
      "parameter": "Ionic_Strength_M",
      "value": "0.15",
      "unit": "as specified",
      "status": "PASS|WARNING|FAIL",
      "message": "Rule-based check result"
    },
    {
      "parameter": "Crosslinking_Degree_Percent",
      "value": "1.5",
      "unit": "%",
      "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.
TC-007	Residual solvent above applicable limit	FAIL is produced with solvent name and measured value.

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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