Duopa®
Duopa®
Duopa®
CDET
Duopa®/Duodopa®
Duopa®/Duodopa® is an intestinal gel containing Levodopa and
Carbidopa. It is indicated for patients with advanced Parkinson's
disease who are responsive to levodopa but experience severe motor
fluctuations and excessive involuntary movements, especially when
other combinations of Parkinson's drugs have not yielded satisfactory
results (AbbVie Limited, 2022).
Duopa®/Duodopa® consist of three
components
Drug viscosity and desired/required delivery rate Drawing/specification for pump, cassette tube, connector,
stomach tube (PEG-J/NJ) etc.
Expected use condition (e.g., expected user Content and reading level for the Duopa’s labeling
experience/education level)
Maximum allowable temperature during transportation, Packaging/labeling specifications for each constituent
handling, and storage for each constituent
No degradation of the drug, cassette tube, connector, or Specifications for drug-contacting tube materials
stomach tube (PEG-J/NJ) occurs over the expected use time
due to contact with one another
Expected shipping method and appropriate storage Design drawings/specifications for primary and secondary
conditions for each constituent packaging, labeling for acceptable storage conditions
Risk analysis and mitigation
Risk Mitigation
Pump failure during use or the delivery of an incorrect Design verification testing on pump and software,
drug dose labeling (instructions for use), purchasing controls
over pump component manufacturer(s)
Gastrointestinal and Gastrointestinal Procedure- Establishing standard procedures in the Duopa system
Related Risk guide for healthcare professionals to observe before
inserting the tubes, while inserting the tubes, and
after inserting the tubes
Drug degrades during use Design verification testing (bench), clinical testing,
labeling (instructions for use), purchasing controls
over cassette tube, connector, and stomach tube
(PEG-J/NJ suppliers, specifications and other process
controls
References
• AbbVie Limited. (2022). Prescribing Information.
https://www.abbviepro.com/ie/en/neuroscience/neurology/products/duodopa/prescribing-information.html
• USFDA. (2017). Guidance for industry and FDA staff: Current Good Manufacturing Practice Requirements for
Combination Products. https://www.fda.gov/media/90425/download (Accessed: 17 October 2023).
• AbbVie Inc. (AbbVie). (2017). Core/EU Risk Management Plan for levodopa.
https://laegemiddelstyrelsen.dk/upload/rmp/28103637704%2013-03-2017.pdf (Accessed: 17 October 2023).