Gauge repeatability and reproducibility for accessing variability during dissolution testing: A technical note

摘要

In this study, the gauge R&R method was used to analyze sources of variability for the paddle apparatus (USP apparatus 2). An initial evaluation of gauge R&R dissolution testing results using the amount dissolved at 30 minutes for a 10-mg prednisone tablet showed no instrument or operator contributions to variability but did highlight some vessel differences within an instrument. Based on this finding, a new mechanical calibration step was developed to improve the performance of the measurement system.