The Risk and Part 11 Validation Risk Assessment(VRA) protocol is becoming the most important document in the validation train. The VRA reassures the regulators that you have looked at specific equipment functionality and considered the appropriate level of validation that is required. You have also considered various aspects of its use and the implications of any malfunctions. From the results of this exercise the scope of all validation activity can and must be justified. This is a robust and simple to execute document, one that will lead you through the process and deliver a result that can be used as the foundation for your validation activities.
This VRA now includes the assessment table for categorising and documenting the new 21 CFR Part 11 guidance ruling on what predicate data must be stored in a Part compliant system, along with the new broadsheet to establish your new database of part 11 records. (now mandatory).
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Test sheet used in the operational qualification protocol to document and record whether the equipment produces data that necessitates compliance with 21 CFR Part 11. This document is included in the standard OQ, but available separately here.

The cGMP Review is undertaken to ensure that a design and/or facility conforms to the cGMP requirements and is fit for purpose. The requirement for Regulatory Compliance will be established during the proposal preparation.
cGMP Reviews should normally take place in accordance with the project programme. The initial cGMP Review should take place immediately after the project initiation, to define the cGMP Envelope and clarify the cGMP requirements. Additional cGMP reviews should be held towards the end of the front end design and detailed design.
It is good housekeeping practice for department heads to instigate periodic cGMP walk rounds to analyse, document and ascertain if everyday wear and tear to the fabric of the facility, is compromising the validated status of the facility.

The ever sought after SOP for writing an SOP. Adopting a standard format throughout a company for the easy authoring of SOP's is of immense benefit to everyone that has to use them. Our format follows our standard company developed format of a generic template prefixed by an SOP. Follow the SOP and you quickly and simply produce a sound compliant SOP document. In this case the generic SOP template is prefixed by a SOP, follow the SOP and you complete your SOP. Sound confusing ! not really, just nice, easy and quick to use.

It is required to verify in this test script that access to the equipment is controlled by the use of passwords, and that the passwords are graded to allow access only for their authorized job functions. This Test Script is not in the standard Operational Qualification (OQ), and is only available here as a direct download.

The Gap Analysis tool allows you to systematically challenge the company’s cGMP policies and procedures, comparing them with the regulatory expected standards and allowing you to draw up a list all delinquencies. Until you can highlight the company’s deficiencies, you are not able to scope the task of becoming compliant. It really is impossible to put resources together for an unmeasured task.

The purpose of producing this document in such a concise manner, is to give a desk top reference document that can be used by authors, engineers and quality staff. It can be used in meetings , during general conversation and during telephone conversations. You first check the CPR to see what rules apply, then check out the rules in depth. You can always be sure that your documents are referenced to the correct GMP requirement.

This Computer Vendor Audit document should be customised using the find and replace word feature. The document can then be re-focussed to reflect your project priorities. The fifteen chapters all contain 10 questions, the total scored is then weighted to reflect your priorities. By assessing the importance of each of the chapter subjects in your project, the weighting is altered taking points from one and adding to others. For example in a recent audit, after weighting, order of priorities became; delivery number one, validation number two, and price trailing at number nine. The document has been used to audit major computer equipment suppliers including two of the major DCS system suppliers in the petro/pharma/bio world. Use it wisely it is a very searching audit tool, and completely removes the possibility of suggestions that personal biases and opinions influenced the final audit decision. When you audit with this document; they know they have been audited, and you have the documented information to advise your company or client on the suitability of the vendor.

The FDA and regulators world wide, requires manufacturers of pharmaceutical, biological and medical devices to have a procedure (CAPA) in use that will identify, cause investigation, and report on deficient or failed products.
This CAPA audit document has been prepared to enable your system to be easily assessed for compliance with the requirements.

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) takes you through the validation process for equipment, from the very early first stages to the final closing stage. It will ensure that your validation is seamless, that the correct documents are raised, approved, executed, reviewed and accepted correctly. It shows how to use validation tools such as the very important matrix control document and equally important risk assessments. There are ever-increasing demands on the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical industries to meet increasing regulatory and legislative requirements, whilst improving the performance and efficiency of the business. This SOP shows the way to streamline your validation while still being fully compliant. Easing and smoothing the production and flow of protocols, so decreasing costs and delivering validation ahead of schedule. It is essential material for the new comer to validation and will direct you flawlessly through all validation tasks. For the company it is an essential SOP to add to the library. For your convenience it is written in word.

Validation Online has taken the difficulty out of using a Fault Mode Evaluation & Analysis (FMEA) as a method of analysing risk. All the risk assessment tables are included and referenced and the analysis flow chart is ready to go. All complexity has been removed and the tool can be used by first timers with the greatest of ease. Try it, and find out just how good an FMEA can be at assisting you to anticipate problems and pre-empt them. This FMEA carries our usual warranty; so if you find it unfit for purpose, your purchase costs will be refunded in full.
Once you start using this method of measuring risk, you really will wonder how you managed before. Regulatory agencies world wide now require documented evidence that processes and techniques have been subjected some form of risk analysis.