Standard Operating Procedure for Writing of the Instrument Status Label in Quality Control Department

1.0 Purpose:

To lay down a procedure for Writing of the Instrument Status Label in Quality Control Department.

2.0 Scope:

The scope of this procedure is applicable for writing of the Instrument Status Label in Quality Control Department.

3.0 Responsibility:

QC Personnel: To update the instrument status label

Manager QC/ Designee: To check the information written on the instrument status label.

4.0 Definitions:

NA

5.0 Procedure:

• The information written on the “Instrument Status Label” should be clear and readable.
• The information written on the “Instrument Status Label” should be based on the current activity being performed on the instrument.
• A Marker Pen (Blue / Black) should be used for writing on the “Instrument Status Label”.
• Prior to the start of an activity, the QC person using the instrument should write the details on the “Instrument Status Label” placed on it.
• The “Instrument Status Label” should have the following details:
  • Instrument Code
  • Product
  • Batch Number
  • Analytical Report Number (A.R. No.)
  • Test
  • Signature
  • Date
• After completing a task, if the instrument is to be used by another QC Person, it is their responsibility to clear the previous status and rewrite the current instrument status.
• In case the instrument is idle, the QC person should write “No Activity” along with their Signature and Date on the “Instrument Status Label”.

6.0 Acceptance Criteria:

6.1 Not applicable.

7.0 Frequency:

7.1 As and when required.

8.0 Format for recording:

8.1 Format for “Instrument Status Label”

Instrument Name :                                              

Inst. Code : ____________

Product :

Batch No. :

A.R. No. :

Test :

Sign :

Date :