Purpose

The attached standard operating procedure describes the process of unpacking frozen Comirnaty concentrate for adults and adolescents and transfer to a fridge to thaw.

Expiry Extension

Following advice issued by Pfizer and the MHRA on 14 January 2022, the post thaw expiry date of specific batch numbers of Comirnaty (30microgram/dose) concentrate for Adults and Adolescents may be extended by 14 days. i.e. to a maximum of 45 days from the date of removal from -70°C storage see our SPS example procedure for expiry extension

Presentation

The attachment is presented in Word to enable adaptation locally, or as reference source to check that existing local procedures are robust and comprehensive.
Within the SOP:

• GREEN TEXT indicates that detail is awaited, and will be added when available;
• RED TEXT indicates where detail is to be added locally.

Attachments

• VH4 Unpacking frozen Comirnaty concentrate for Adults & Adolescents and transfer to fridges to thaw v4.1 25.01.22 · Word

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