# Sanofi Vaccines US Inc. – FDA 483, Apr 22, 2023

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> FDA 483 for Sanofi Vaccines US Inc. on April 22, 2023. Product: drugs. Access full analysis and detailed observations.

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## Details

- Record Type: 483
- Company Name: Sanofi Vaccines US Inc.
- Inspection Date: 2023-04-22
- Product Type: drugs
- Office Name: Philadelphia District Office
- Summary: Sanofi Pasteur Inc. in Swiftwater, PA, was inspected regarding its drug manufacturing operations. The inspection revealed significant deficiencies in equipment design and aseptic processing, including an operational dead leg in a syringe filling line and improper handling of sterilized components. Additionally, the firm failed to adequately validate cleaning processes for shared equipment and did not correct objectionable airflow patterns in aseptic areas, posing risks of contamination to drug products like Praluent and Flu vaccine.

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