Biochemical characterization, stability, and pathogen safety of a new fibrinogen concentrate (fibryga®).

ABSTRACT

Fibryga® is a new lyophilized fibrinogen concentrate for intravenous use for the treatment of congenital fibrinogen deficiency. fibryga® is produced from pooled human plasma and the final product is characterized by high purity, integrity, and pathogen safety. Functional activity of fibrinogen was demonstrated by cross-linking studies and thromboelastometry; integrity of the fibrinogen molecule was demonstrated by size exclusion chromatography and the detection of only trace amounts of activation markers in the final product. Pathogen safety of fibryga® was proved by downscaling studies for the two dedicated pathogen inactivation/removal steps, i.e. solvent detergent treatment and nanofiltration. Fibryga® is stable for at least three years when stored at room temperature. In conclusion, the performed studies demonstrated that fibryga® meets the requirements for a state-of-the-art fibrinogen concentrate, such as a satisfactory activity profile combined with a favorable pathogen safety profile and stability.