Computer System Installation Qualification
Computer System Installation Qualification
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2.0 PURPOSE:
This document covers the Installation Qualification for the Computer System (Hardware and
Software) installed. The purpose of this document is to properly document and evidence that the
Instrument installation (Computer System and installed Software) has been done in accordance
with the given specifications and is operating as desired.
3.0 SCOPE:
Scope of this document is to record and report the execution of IQ of the computer systems and
Software as per there operations in Quality Control, Production and Documentation.
4.0 DESCRIPTION:
The Installation Qualification (IQ) execution; verifies that the Instrument, and its ancillary
systems or Sub-Systems have been installed in accordance with installation drawings and
specifications. It further details a list of all the cGMP requirements that are applicable to this
particular installation qualification. These requirements must be all satisfied before the IQ can be
completed and the qualification process is allowed to progress to the execution of OQ.
The Installation and Operational qualification (IOQ) is a collection of test cases used to verify the
proper functioning status of a system. IOQ is majorly performed in case of:
5.0 REFERENCES:
a. Good Automated Manufacturing Practices (GAMP)-5 Guidelines (This guideline is the
latest, upto date thinking in the approach to validation of GxP computerized system.
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b. EU GMP Annexure-11( Annex. -11 is part of European GMP Guidelines and defines the
terms of references for computerized systems used by the organizations in the
pharmaceutical industry.
c. 21 CFR Part 11 (Title 21 CFR Part 11 is the part of Title 21 of the Code of Federal
Regulations that establishes the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
regulations on electronic records and electronic signatures (ERSE).
d. Who Guidelines on Validation- Appendix 5 Validation of Computerized Systems.
6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES:
Department Responsibility
Engineering, Information
Review of IQ Document. Verification of IQ test. Provide support required
Technology, Quality Control.
during operational qualification.
7.0 DEFINITIONS:
Term Definition
Actual Result What a system does when a particular action is performed
Deliverable A tangible or intangible object produced as a result of project execution, as part of an
obligation. In validation projects, deliverables are usually documents.
Deviation When a system does not act as expected
End-User A person who uses the validated system
Expected Result What a system should do when a particular action is performed
Installation Establishing confidence that process Instrument and ancillary systems are compliant with
appropriate codes and approved design intentions, and that manufacturer
Qualification recommendations are suitably considered. In practice, the installation qualification is
the executed test protocol documenting that a system has the necessary prerequisite
conditions to function as expected.
Protocol A collection of Test Cases, used to document the testing of a system.
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Term Definition
Qualification A testing protocol which designates that a system meets a particular collection of
requirements. An Installation Qualification ensures that a system has been properly
installed. An Operational Qualification demonstrates that a system functions as expected
in a controlled environment. A Performance Qualification verifies that a system works
under real-life conditions.
Quality Assurance Members of the organization who are tasked with ensuring the quality of materials
produced at that organization. GxP organizations are required to have robust and
independent Quality Assurance operations. Depending on the organization, this group
may be titled Quality Control or Quality Organization; other organizations have multiple
groups dedicated to quality with their own distinct missions.
Requirement Something a system must be able to do.
Retrospective Validation of an existing system. Retrospective validations are usually performed in
response to a new need for a system to be compliant or an identified gap in GxP
Validation compliance.
Specification A document outlining the requirements for a system. Specifications are usually sub-
divided into User Requirements Specifications, Functional Requirements, and Design
Specifications.
System Object or process undergoing validation. In these pages, system is intended to be a generic
term, meaning computer system, Instrument, method or process to be validated.
Term Definition
Validation A documented process, testing a system to demonstrate and ensure its accuracy,
reliability, and consistent intended performance.
Validation A collection of documents produced during a validation project.
Package
Acceptance criteria:
The Documents listed in the test result sheet should be available, readable and complete.
Actual result meets acceptance criteria:
(Yes/No) __________
Comments / Deviations:
b. Test Method: Record the results in the appropriate row of test table, where possible, screenshots or other documented
evidence may be included as supporting evidence and attached to this document with appropriate document number and
other sequential information.
c. Acceptance Criteria: All expected results must match the Actual result.
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Comments/Remarks:
Data recorded from the system and room tag plates matches with the data specified in test data table.
All the required records are available and found in place.
Physical Installation of the computerized system is verified and details are recorded. Observed results are found
satisfactory.
The computerized system room environmental conditions measured ad found within the limit.
Power supply to the computerized system is within the limit.
At least Two access level groups are available to login and access the computer system and Application software.
User training for the system operation is available.
Actual result meets acceptance criteria:
(Yes/No) __________
Comments / Deviations:
Provisional approval to proceed further with ibid Corrective Action(s) for Category B deficiency:
Any deviation from the acceptance criteria of the specific check point shall be reported and decision should be taken for
the rejection, replacement or rectification of the computer system.
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14.0 SUMMARY:
All the installation and Operational Qualification tests for computerized system are performed as per written procedures
and protocols. The results observed during complete process are recorded and reviewed.
Observed results are found meeting acceptance criteria. During execution no discrepancies were found.
15.0 CONCLUSION:
The computer System Hardware and Operating System are tested and verified as per the guidelines described in
this document on the basis of approved protocols and other corresponding references.
The computer system stands Qualified as per the tests performed and observed results therein.
16.0 ABBREVIATIONS:
Acronym Description
°C Degree Celsius
21 CFR 11 Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Part 11 contains regulations with regards to electronic records and
signatures
AC Alternating Current
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Acronym Description
ALU Arithmetic and Logical Unit
AMD Advanced Micro Devices
API Application Programming Interface
AuthIP Authenticated Internet Protocol
AV Antivirus
BIOS Basic Input Output System
CD Compact Disc
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CGI Common Gateway Interface
CGMP Current Good Manufacturing Practices
CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor
CPU Central Processing Unit
CSV Computer System Validation
DC Direct Current
DMI Direct Media Interface
DVD Digital Versatile Disc
GAMP Good Automated Manufacturing Practices
GMP Good Manufacturing Practices
ID Identification
IQ Installation Qualification
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Acronym Description
NA Not Applicable
OQ Operational Qualification
OS Operating System
PC Personal Computer
RAM Random Access Memory
PH Relative Humidity
SOP Standard Operating Procedure
TCP/IP Transmitted Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol
UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply
V Volts
VAC Volts Alternating Current
VDC Volts Direct Current
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