MANUFACTURING AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT dated as of January 1, 1991 by and between XOMA CORPORATION
("Xoma"), a Delaware corporation with principal offices at 0000 0xx Xxxxxx (P.O.
Box 11261), Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000, and PFIZER INC ("Pfizer"), a Delaware
corporation with principal offices at 000 Xxxx 00xx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx
00000 and a facility at 000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 (the
"Facility").
WHEREAS, the defined terms used in this Agreement shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in Attachment 1 attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire that Pfizer perform certain manufacturing and
distribution activities pursuant to Xoma's PLA, in accordance with the terms and
subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
provided herein, Pfizer and Xoma hereby agree as follows:
1. DESCRIPTION OF STEPS
1.01 General. The parties hereby agree that Xoma shall package, label and ship
E5 to Pfizer pursuant to Section 1.02, in accordance with the terms and subject
to the conditions set forth herein. In addition, the parties hereby agree that
Pfizer shall have the right to perform additional steps on such E5 pursuant to
Sections 1.03, 1.04, and 1.05, in accordance with the terms and subject to the
conditions set forth herein. The parties agree and acknowledge that all of the
steps to be performed by Pfizer shall be performed according to specifications
and procedures that comply with Sections 6.01 and 6.02.
1.02 Packaging, Labelling and Shipment to Pfizer. Xoma shall fill and label bulk
drug containers with E5, freeze the filled and labelled containers and ship the
frozen containers to Pfizer by Federal Express Overnight Delivery, or another
mutually agreed upon delivery service.
1.03 Steps Prior to Filling, Labelling and Packaging. Pfizer shall perform the
following steps prior to filling, labelling and packaging:
1. Receive frozen E5 from Xoma, inspect the containers and labels and store the
E5 frozen.
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2) Review the Xoma certificate of analysis and shipping records.
3) Thaw frozen E5 under controlled conditions.
4) Sample the E5.
1.04 Filling, Labelling and Packaging Steps. Pfizer shall perform the following
filling, labelling and packaging steps:
1) Process the E5 by aseptic filtration.
2) Fill the E5 into sterilized vials and seal the filled vials.
3) Conduct in-process testing, which may include fill volume, seal integrity
and appearance.
4) Label and package the filled vials.
5) Sample the labelled vials.
6) Submit lot samples and Xoma test data to CBER for release.
7) Upon approval by CBER, ship the filled, labelled and packaged E5 for
commercial use.
8) Maintain production records, quality control records and reserve samples as
required.
1.05 Storage and Handling. Pfizer shall maintain the appropriate storage
conditions throughout holding and shipping of the filled and labelled E5, in
accordance with Sections 6.01 and 6.02.
2. SUPERVISION BY XOMA
2.01 The following employee of Xoma is hereby designated as the individual
responsible for ensuring that the above operations are carried out in accordance
with the PLA and GMP:
Name: X.X. Xxxxxx
Title: Senior Vice President-Operations
Address: Xoma Corporation Headquarters
0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Telephone
Number: (000) 000-0000
Another employee of Xoma may be designated from time to time, provided Pfizer is
notified in advance in writing of his or her name, title, address and telephone
number.
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2.02 The individual designated by Xoma pursuant to Section 2.01 shall carry out
his responsibilities through periodic on-site visits, telephonic reports and
written memoranda. Such individual shall be assisted by Xx. Xxxxxxx X.
Xxxxxxxxx, Vice President, Quality Control of Xoma, or her disignee or
replacement, who shall monitor quality control and compliance issues. Xoma will
continue to monitor Pfizer's operations as they relate to E5 by conducting
regularly scheduled audits of the Facility to assure ongoing compliance with the
PLA and GMP.
3. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AND FORMS
3.01 All activities conducted hereunder by Pfizer will be conducted in
accordance with Standard Operating Procedures prepared by Pfizer that comply
with Sections 6.01 and 6.02.
3.02 Pfizer agrees that for each lot of E5 filled and packaged hereunder, Pfizer
shall complete and furnish to Xoma batch production records. It is acknowledged
by the parties that such records shall include test data for each lot.
3.03 Xoma agrees to maintain a complete record of information for each lot for
the period required by law, including the information referred to in Section
3.02. Xoma acknowledges that maintenance of summaries of such information, as
opposed to complete copies of the original records themselves, shall not
constitute fulfillment of the obligation referred to in the immediately
preceding sentence.
4. DISTRIBUTION AND RECALL SYSTEM
4.01 The parties agree that, after filled and packaged E5 product has been
approved for release and placed into finished stock, it is subject to being
shipped to Pfizer's distribution centers for distribution to customers. Pfizer
will comply with Section 1.05 in holding and shipping the finished stock at and
from such distribution centers.
4.02 The parties agree that, after released E5 product has been distributed to
customers, it shall be subject to recall by Pfizer using the sales information
recorded by Pfizer's distribution centers at the time of sale.
5. PERMISSION TO INSPECT
5.01 Pfizer hereby agrees and acknowledges that it shall permit authorized
representatives of the FDA, including without limitation authorized
representatives of the CBER, to inspect those portions of the Pfizer facilities
in which Pfizer performs the activities provided for in this Agreement.
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6. COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT GMP AND PLA
6.01 Pfizer agrees that, in performing the activities provided for in this
Agreement, it shall comply with GMP.
6.02 Pfizer agrees to perform all of the activities provided for in this
Agreement in accordance with the PLA. In the event Xoma desires to modify the
PLA, Xoma agrees to notify Pfizer of the planned modifications a reasonable
period of time before the submission of such modifications to the FDA, so that
Pfizer has sufficient time to implement those modifications that affect its
activities hereunder.
7. FDA REGISTATION OF THE FACILITY
Pfizer shall perform the activities provided for in this Agreement at its
Brooklyn Facility, unless otherwise specified or approved in advance by Xoma and
the appropriate regulatory authorities. The Facility is registered with the FDA,
its current Drug Establishment Registration Number being 2410924.
8. LABEL CONTROL
8.01 Pfizer acknowledges that an example of the in-process labels to be used by
Pfizer in performing the activities provided for in this Agreement are attached
hereto as Attachment 8.01. The parties agree that Pfizer has the right to modify
said labels to the extent permitted by law, upon written notice to Xoma and,
where required, after authorization by CBER.
8.02 Xoma acknowledges that copies of shipping labels to be used by Xoma in
performing the activities provided for in this Agreement are attached hereto as
Attachment 8.02. The parties agree that Xoma has the right to modify said labels
to the extent permitted by law, upon written notice to Pfizer and, where
required, after authorization by CBER.
8.03 Each party agrees to ensure that all of its labels comply with the
applicable laws and regulations including without limitation Section 351(a) (2)
of the Public Health Service Act, Biological Products, which requires, among
other things, that each package be plainly marked with a manufacturer license
number.
9. ULTIMATE USE AND EXPORT OF E5
9.01 Pfizer represents that (a) E5 may be both shipped domestically and
exported, and (b) E5 is an injectable product.
9.02 Pfizer further represents that (a) it shall not permit the return to the
U.S. of any partially processed E5 product
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received hereunder from Xoma that is exported by Pfizer or any E5 product
processed by Pfizer hereunder and exported by Pfizer; provided that Pfizer shall
permit the return of any such E5 product to Pfizer (b) the U.S. PLA license
number for E5 shall not appear on the labelling of the final E5 product received
or processed by Pfizer hereunder that is exported, it being acknowledged and
agreed by Pfizer that it shall not claim that any exported E5 product processed
by Pfizer hereunder meets U.S. standards, and (c) any E5 product exported by
Pfizer shall meet the specifications of the foreign purchaser and shall not be
in conflict with the laws of the importing country.
10. TERM
This Agreement shall be effective as of the date first set forth above and shall
remain in effect for an unlimited period of time, subject to early termination
in accordance with the terms of the provisions of Section 11.
11. TERMINATION
11.01 In the event Pfizer ceases to have the right to use or sell E5 product,
this Agreement shall terminate automatically, effective the date on which such
right ceases.
11.02 Pfizer shall have the right, exercisable in its sole discretion with or
without cause, to terminate this Agreement by giving to Xoma one (1) year's
advance written notice of termination. After giving notice of termination and
throughout the year ending on the date the notice of termination becomes
effective, Pfizer agrees to render its reasonable cooperation and assistance in
connection with the assumption by Xoma or a third party of Pfizer's obligations
and duties hereunder.
11.03 If either Pfizer or Xoma materially breaches or defaults in the
performance or observance of any of the provisions of this Agreement, and such
breach or default is not cured within ninety (90) days after the giving of
notice by the other party specifying such breach or default, the other party
shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in full upon a further thirty
(30) days' notice.
12. MISCELLANEOUS
12.01 Force Majeure. No party shall be liable for failure of or delay in
performing obligations set forth in this Agreement, and no party shall be deemed
in breach of its obligations, if such failure or delay is due to natural
disasters or any causes reasonably beyond the control of such party.
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12.02 Assignability. The Agreement may not be assigned by either party without
the prior consent of the other party; provided, however, (a) either party may
assign this Agreement to any entity which acquires substantially all of its
assets and business, and (b) Pfizer may assign this Agreement, in whole or in
part, to any Affiliate of Pfizer.
12.03 Pfizer Status. For the purpose of carrying out this Agreeement, Pfizer
shall act as an independent contractor and not as partner, joint venturer, or
agent and shall not bind nor attempt to bind Xoma to any contract.
12.04 Notices. Any notice, consent or approval required under this Agreement
shall be in writing sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or by
telex or telecopier (confirmed by such registered or certified mail) and
addressed as follows:
If to Pfizer: If to Xoma:
Pfizer Inc Xoma Corporation
000 Xxxx 00xx Xxxxxx 2910 Seventh Street
New York, New York Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx
00000 94710
Attn: General Counsel Attn: General Counsel
Telex: 856-697 Telex: 420440
Telecopier No.: (000) 000-0000 Telecopier No.: (000) 000-0000
All notices shall be deemed to be effective on the date of mailing. In case any
party changes its address at which notice is to be received, written notice of
such change shall be given without delay to the other party.
12.05 Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and
understanding among the parties hereto as to the subject matter hereof and has
priority over all documents, verbal consents or understandings made between
Pfizer and Xoma before the conclusion of this Agreement with respect to the
subject matter hereof; none of the terms of this Agreement shall be amended or
modified except in writing signed by the parties hereto.
12.06 Waivers. A waiver by any party of any term or condition of this Agreement
in any one instance shall not be deemed or construed to be a waiver of such term
or condition for any similar instance in the future or of any subsequent breach
hereof.
12.07 Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to the
conflicts of laws provisions thereof.
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12.08 Remedies. The rights and remedies of a party set forth herein with respect
to failure of the other to comply with the terms of this Agreement (including,
without limitation, rights of full or partial termination of this Agreement) are
not exclusive, the exercise thereof shall not constitute an election of remedies
and the aggrieved party shall in all events be entitled to seek whatever
additional remedies may be available in law or in equity.
12.09 Headings and Sections. Headings in this Agreement are included herein for
ease of reference only and shall have no legal effect. References to sections
are to sections of this Agreement, unless otherwise specified.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed as of the date first written above by their duly authorized officers.
XOMA CORPORATION
By /s/ X.X. Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx,
Senior Vice President, Operations
PFIZER INC
By /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxxx
Vice President
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SCHEDULE OF ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 Definitions
Attachment 8.01 Pfizer In-Process Labels
Attachment 8.02 Xoma Shipping Labels
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ATTACHMENT 1
DEFINITIONS
1. "Affiliate" means (a) any company owned or controlled to the extent of at
least fifty percent (50%) of its issued and voting capital by a party to
this Agreement and any other company so owned or controlled (directly or
indirectly) by any such company or the owner of any such company, or (b)
any partnership, joint venture or other entity directly or indirectly
controlled by, controlling, or under common control of, to the extent of
fifty percent (50%) or more of voting power (or otherwise having power to
control its general activities), a party to this Agreement, but in each
case only for so long as such ownership or control shall continue.
2. "CBER" means FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.
3. "E5" means the antibody drug substance that is the subject of the PLA.
4. "FDA" means the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
5. "GMP" means current good manufacturing practices, as specified in
regulations promulgated from time to time by the FDA.
6. "PLA" means the application for a product license submitted by Xoma to the
FDA for E5 on or about March 31, 1989 and assigned reference number
89-0246, as amended from time to time.
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ATTACHMENT 8.01
PFIZER IN-PROCESS LABELS
1. Label for bulk drug container
(Image of label with the following data inserted here)
E5 ANTIBODY
LOT NUMBER ITEM CODE
(BAR CODE) (BAR CODE)
R00000 97205
QUANTITY UM
(BAR CODE) (BAR CODE)
TBD XX
XXXXXX WARNING INFORMATION
NONE
See MSDS for Full Information
2. Label for in-process filled vials
E - 5 ANTIBODY 2 MG/ML 00 XX XXXX XXX # 00000X XX 721
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ATTACHMENT 8.02
XOMA SHIPPING LABELS
(Image of label with the following information inserted here)
E5(R) DRUG SUBSTANCE XOMA
Volume: Liters
2 mg/mL Monoclonal Antiendotoxin Antibody in 5 mM Sodium Phosphate/0.15
M Sodium Chloride Buffer, pH 7.3 containing 0.01% Polysorbate 80
CAUTION: NEW DRUG -- LIMITED BY FEDERAL LAW TO INVESTIGATIONAL USE FOR
FURTHER MANUFACTURING PROCESSING OR REPACKING ONLY. XOMA Corporation
Store at -10(degree)C to -20(degree)C Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000 P/N 101390
Lot: XXXXXXX Label 101554E
