Ajinomoto Althea, Inc
Form 483 issued May 9, 2025 · San Diego, California
- Inspection
- Apr 30 – May 9, 2025
- Investigators
- Elvis Patel· Jeffrey P. Raimondi· Khoa Nathan V. Tran
- Observations
- 6
- Pages
- 12
- FEI number
- 3004575449
In short: On May 9, 2025, FDA issued a Form 483 with 6 observations to Ajinomoto Althea, Inc in San Diego, California (FEI 3004575449) after an inspection that ran Apr 30 – May 9, 2025. The investigators were Elvis Patel, Jeffrey P. Raimondi, Khoa Nathan V. Tran and Michael T. Cyrus. Most observations concern production and quality system; the most-cited regulation is 21 CFR 211.113 (control of microbiological contamination).
At a glance
Production and quality system account for 4 of 6 observations.
Most cited: 21 CFR 211.113(b) (2×)
What FDA observed
Preview: the opening words of each observation- 01
Procedures designed to prevent microbiological contamination of drug products purporting to be sterile are not…
- 02
Procedures designed to prevent microbiological contamination of drug products purporting to be sterile did not include…
- 03
Aseptic processing areas are deficient regarding the system for cleaning and disinfecting the room and equipment…
- 04
Written records are not always made of…
This inspection in context
Elvis Patel
3 documents · 2025
Cites 211.113 (control of microbiological contamination) more than any other section. Most of their documents are for sites in California.
The firmAjinomoto Althea, Inc history
All 13 documents on file for this site, in date order, with what was cited at each inspection.
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Questions about this 483
What did FDA find at Ajinomoto Althea, Inc?
FDA listed 6 observations on this Form 483, mostly about production, quality system and facilities & equipment. The most-cited regulation is 21 CFR 211.113 (control of microbiological contamination). The opening words of each observation are shown on this page.
Who inspected Ajinomoto Althea, Inc?
Elvis Patel, Jeffrey P. Raimondi, Khoa Nathan V. Tran and Michael T. Cyrus are named on this Form 483, for the inspection of Apr 30 – May 9, 2025. Each investigator has a profile showing what they cite most.
When was Ajinomoto Althea, Inc inspected by FDA?
The inspection ran Apr 30 – May 9, 2025, and the Form 483 is dated May 9, 2025.
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