Article: West Agro assay methods do not conform to USP specs.(Brief Article)

A Feb 12-15, 20 and 25 inspection of iodide manufacturer West Agro revealed the firm's laboratory control sheets listed multiple assay methods without noting the actual method used for the specific analysis, inadequately validated assay methods and product specifications which do not conform to U.S. Pharmacoepia (USP) specifications.

However, the audit of the firm's Kansas City, MO, facility remained incomplete as unnamed investigators were denied access to certain parts of the plant, according to the March 28 warning letter.

Kansas City District District Director Charles Sedgwick blasted the firm in the letter for its refusal to allow investigators ...

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