Calibration transfer for bioprocess Raman monitoring using Kennard Stone
Piecewise Direct Standardization and multivariate algorithms
Abstract
In the biopharmaceutical industry, Raman spectroscopy is now a proven
PAT tool that enables in-line simultaneous monitoring of several CPPs
and CQAs in real-time. However, as Raman monitoring requires
multivariate modeling, variabilities unknown by models can impact the
monitoring prediction accuracy. With the widespread use of Raman PAT
tools, it is necessary to fix instrumental variability impacts,
encountered for instance during a device replacement. In this work, we
investigated the impact of instrumental variability between probes
inside a multi-channel analyzer and between two analyzers, and explored
solutions to correct them on model prediction errors in cell cultures.
We found that the Kennard Stone Piecewise Direct Standardization (KS
PDS) method enables to lower model prediction errors and that only one
batch with the unknown device in the calibration dataset was sufficient
to correct the prediction gap induced by instrumental variability. As a
matter of fact, during device replacement a first cell culture
monitoring can be performed with the KS PDS method. Then, the new data
obtained can be inserted in the calibration dataset to integrate
instrumental variability in the chemometric model. This methodology
provides good multivariate calibration model prediction errors
throughout the instrumental changes.