Labcompliance On-line Audio Seminar

This seminar has been recorded and is available on CD and for instant download. All reference material as listed below and more is available on a special seminar website. The website is regularly updated with most recent information. In case there are questions related to the topic, they can be submitted through a web form and will be answered by the speaker. For ordering info click here.

On-line Audio Seminar 205

Test Scripts and Protocols for Equipment and Computer Validation

With SOPs , examples scripts and protocols for FDA and EMEA compliance

Recorded

Testing is the most time consuming part in the overall software and computer system validation process. Correct execution and documentation is key for FDA inspections. Users of equipment hardware and software and IT professionals often are not sure how to develop test scripts and validation or qualification protocols.

Key Questions related to test scripts and validation protocols are:

• What do FDA and other regulations say about test scripts and validation protocols?
• What exactly are the expectations of inspectors?
• How to develop efficient FDA compliant test scripts?
• The FDA expects quantitative testing, what does this mean?
• How much detail do we need?
• When do I need qualification protocols versus test scripts?
• Are test scripts 'official' documents?
• Who writes and approves test scripts for computers: QA, IT or Operations?
• How to document execution of tests (screen captures, printouts, video)?
• Who signs and approves test scripts?
• For how long should test scripts and qualification protocols be archived?
• How to link tests to specifications?

How does the audio seminar help:

Answers will be presented by Dr. Ludwig Huber in a new interactive audio seminar. During the seminar, the speaker will present strategies and give practical recommendations. After the seminar, an extensive list of reference material like SOPs, templates and test script examples will help immediate and cost effective implementation.

During the interactive presentation you learn about:

• Requirements for test scripts and qualification protocols in US and EU
• Test scripts vs. qualification protocols
• Developing an SOP for test scripts
• Developing an SOP for equipment qualification
• Developing templates for test scripts
• Items in generic test script templates
• Items in test templates for specific tests
• Documentation of test execution (screen captures, print outs etc)
• Handling errors and deviations
• Approval of test scripts and qualification protocols
• Gong through examples: instrumentation, Excel spreadsheet, network devices

And for easy and instant implementation:
download 10+ documents from special seminar website

• SOP: Development and maintenance of test scripts for equipment hardware, software and computer systems
• SOP: Qualification of equipment (with test templates)
• SOP: Handling Deviations Obtained During Equipment and Computer System Testing
• Test protocol for Excel (29 pages with traceability matrix and examples for functional testing)
• Examples/Forms
  - Test plan and test protocol for an electronic document management system
  - Test plan and test protocol for a chromatographic data system
  - Testing of a balance
  - HPLC Control Software - VWD
  - HPLC Control Software – Gradient Pump
  - Validation Test Deviation Report
  -  Authorized System Access
  -  Electronic audit trail
• Warning letters and Inspectional observations related to testing.
• Others

Who should attend?

• IT managers and personnel
• QA managers and personnel
• Users of equipment, software, computer systems, networks
• Validation specialists
• Metrology groups
• Regulatory affairs
• Training departments
• Documentation department
• Consultants

How to order

Pick one of the options in the table that fits your needs. 

Recorded seminar - Web download 'Site' offer Multiple persons - single site Learn at your desk, meet in a seminar or conference room or share the audio file and reference material at your site. Order includes all reference material.	US$ 399.-
Recorded seminar - CD Get the CD in your mail Order includes all reference material.	US$ 399.-
Special offer for Labcompliance Usersclub Members Recorded Seminar- CD or Web download. Order includes all reference material. for Usersclub information and registration, click here	US$ 299.-

About audio seminars

 

Online audio seminars are presented over the phone. During the live presentation attendees can:

1. Study the printed slide material
2. Watch the slides on a computer
3. Watch the slides on a video screen in a seminar room
4. Ask questions through email and web form

 

About Dr. Ludwig Huber

Dr. Ludwig Huber is the author of the Labcompliance Newsletter. He has been conducting over 100 web and audio or video based seminars since ten years. He is worldwide director for FDA compliance at Agilent Technologies.

Dr. Ludwig Huber is a frequent presenter at IVT conferences and has been awarded as the 'Presenter of the Year' out of 170 speakers. This photo is from IVT's conference on Network Qualification with Ludwig Huber as plenary speaker.

Dr. Huber has published several books related to validation and compliance, for example: Validation of Computerized Analytical and Networked Systems. He was or still is a member of several committees, e.g., of the GAMP Special interest group (SIG) on Laboratory Computers, PDA Part 11 task force, IVT task force on network infrastructure qualification and the European Compliance Academy. He frequently visits FDA in Rockville, VA, and participates in panel discussions with FDA professionals. For more information, click here.