Raman Spectrometer (CAL-0112) – Calibration Documents

Calibration Documents: Raman Spectrometer (CAL-0112)

Asset ID CAL-0112
Equipment Raman Spectrometer
Equipment Type Raman
Department QC
Area/Location Instrument Room
Process Use ID testing
Parameter Wavenumber
Units cm-1
Range Min 200
Range Max 3500
Acceptance Criteria ±2
Calibration Frequency (days) 365
Calibration Type External
Traceability ISO17025

Table of Contents

  1. Calibration SOP
  2. Calibration Protocol
  3. Calibration Checklist
  4. Deviation Impact Assessment
  5. Calibration Certificate

Calibration SOP

1. Purpose

The calibration of the Raman Spectrometer (CAL-0112) is performed to ensure the accuracy of wavenumber measurements used in ID testing within the QC department. This calibration controls risks related to patient safety, batch quality, and data integrity by ensuring that the instrument operates within specified limits.

2. Scope

Asset ID: CAL-0112
Equipment Name/Type: Raman Spectrometer / Raman
Department/Area: QC / Instrument Room
Process Use: ID testing
Parameter: Wavenumber
Range: 200 cm-1 to 3500 cm-1
Units: cm-1
Calibration Frequency: 365 days

3. Definitions

  • Calibration: The process of verifying and adjusting the accuracy of an instrument.
  • Verification: The confirmation that an instrument meets specified requirements.
  • Adjustment: The process of modifying an instrument to bring it within specified limits.
  • As Found: The condition of the instrument prior to any adjustments.
  • As Left: The condition of the instrument after adjustments have been made.
  • OOT (Out of Tolerance): A condition where the instrument’s measurements fall outside the acceptance criteria.
  • Drift: The gradual change in an instrument’s performance over time.
  • Traceability: The ability to trace the measurement results back to national or international standards.
  • Measurement Uncertainty: A parameter that characterizes the range of values within which the true value is expected to lie.
  • Intermediate Check: A periodic verification of an instrument’s performance between calibrations.

4. References

  • Company Metrology SOP [TBD]
  • ISO/IEC 17025 traceability via calibration certificates
  • ALCOA+ principles

5. Responsibilities

  • Technician/Metrology: Perform calibration and maintain records.
  • QC/QA Reviewer: Review calibration results and documentation.
  • Owner Department: Ensure compliance with calibration schedules.
  • External Service Provider: Conduct external calibrations as required.

6. Safety & Preconditions

  • Ensure environmental controls are in place (temperature, humidity).
  • Allow for warm-up/stabilization of the instrument as per manufacturer guidelines.
  • Maintain cleanliness of the instrument and surrounding area.
  • Check leveling of the instrument.
  • Verify power supply stability.
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7. Standards & Tools

Reference Standards Required: [TBD]
Traceability Statement: ISO17025
Certificate Validity Check: Ensure calibration certificates are current and valid.

8. Calibration Strategy

Calibration will follow the As Found then As Left logic. A minimum of 5 measurement points will be taken across the specified range (200 cm-1 to 3500 cm-1), including endpoints and midpoints. Each point will have 3 replicate readings to ensure accuracy.

9. Step-by-Step Procedure

  1. Preparation: Gather all necessary tools and standards.
  2. Stabilization: Allow the instrument to warm up as per guidelines.
  3. As Found checks and data capture: Record initial readings at designated points.
  4. Adjustment rules: If any readings are OOT, follow escalation procedures.
  5. As Left verification: Record final readings after any adjustments.
  6. Labeling + documentation completion: Ensure all records are filled out contemporaneously (ALCOA+).

10. Acceptance Criteria & Calculations

Acceptance Criteria: ±2
Error Calculation Formula: Error = (Observed Value – True Value)
Pass/Fail Logic: If the absolute value of Error is within acceptance criteria, the calibration passes; otherwise, it fails.
Rounding Rule: [TBD]

11. Handling OOT / Failures

  • Immediate containment: Tag equipment and cease use.
  • Notification & deviation initiation: Inform relevant personnel.
  • Impact assessment trigger: Review affected results/batches within the impact window.
  • Recalibration after repair/adjustment: Ensure instrument is recalibrated post-adjustment.
  • QA disposition placeholders: [TBD]

12. Records & Retention

Logbook entries must include calibration report/certificate filing. E-records if applicable [TBD].
Label Content Requirements: Calibrated date, due date, technician name, status.

13. Annexures

Annexure A: Calibration Data Sheet (test points, reference, observed, error, acceptance, pass/fail; include As Found + As Left columns)
Annexure B: Quick checklist
Annexure C: Example label text (with [TBD] placeholders)

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Calibration Protocol

Calibration Protocol

Protocol ID Asset ID Equipment Name Equipment Type Dept Area Process Use Parameter Units Range Acceptance Criteria Frequency Calibration Type Traceability
[TBD] CAL-0112 Raman Spectrometer Raman QC Instrument Room ID testing Wavenumber cm-1 200 – 3500 ±2 365 days External ISO17025

Environmental Conditions

Temperature: [TBD]

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Relative Humidity: [TBD]

Vibration: [TBD]

Drafts: [TBD]

Test Point Selection

Test points will be selected based on the specified range:

  • Min: 200 cm-1
  • 25%: 850 cm-1
  • 50%: 1850 cm-1
  • 75%: 2850 cm-1
  • Max: 3500 cm-1

Results Table

Test Point Ref Value Observed (As Found) Error Limit Pass/Fail Observed (As Left) Error Pass/Fail
200 cm-1 [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] ±2 [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]
850 cm-1 [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] ±2 [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]
1850 cm-1 [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] ±2 [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]
2850 cm-1 [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] ±2 [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]
3500 cm-1 [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] ±2 [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]

Stepwise Instructions

  1. Preparation: Ensure the Raman Spectrometer is clean and properly calibrated prior to use.
  2. Stabilization: Allow the equipment to stabilize for [TBD] minutes before taking measurements.
  3. Performing Readings: Take three replicate readings at each test point to ensure accuracy.
  4. Calculating Error: Calculate the error for each observed value against the reference value.
  5. Evaluation: Compare the calculated error against the acceptance criteria of ±2 cm-1.
  6. Documentation: Record all observations and results in the results table above.

Deviation Instruction for OOT

If any observed value falls outside the acceptance criteria:

  • Stop use of the equipment immediately.
  • Notify the QA department.
  • Open a deviation report.
  • Quarantine impacted results window: [TBD]
  • Await QA decision on further actions.

Approvals

Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By
[Signature/Date] [Signature/Date] [Signature/Date]

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Calibration Checklist

Asset ID Equipment Dept Area Parameter Range Acceptance Frequency Traceability
CAL-0112 Raman Spectrometer QC Instrument Room Wavenumber 200 – 3500 cm-1 ±2 365 days ISO17025

1) Pre-calibration

  • [ ] Verify environmental conditions are within specified limits
  • [ ] Allow equipment to warm up as per manufacturer guidelines
  • [ ] Clean the equipment as per SOP
  • [ ] Ensure equipment is properly leveled
  • [ ] Check validity of reference standards
  • [ ] Confirm logbook is ready for entries

2) As Found Execution

  • [ ] Set initial measurement setpoints
  • [ ] Perform repeat measurements
  • [ ] Record raw data accurately
  • [ ] Perform necessary calculations

3) OOT Immediate Actions

  • [ ] Tag out the equipment
  • [ ] Stop use of the equipment immediately
  • [ ] Notify relevant personnel
  • [ ] Document deviation
  • [ ] Trigger impact review process
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4) As Left Verification

  • [ ] Conduct post-adjustment checks
  • [ ] Confirm all measurements are within acceptance limits

5) Documentation & Closure

  • [ ] Update equipment label
  • [ ] Attach calibration certificate
  • [ ] Obtain reviewer sign-off
  • [ ] Update next due date in logbook

Data Integrity (ALCOA+): Ensure all data is attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original, and accurate.

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Deviation Impact Assessment

Event Summary Details
Asset Raman Spectrometer
Date [TBD]
Discovered By [TBD]
Document References [TBD]
As Found Results Summary [TBD]

Immediate Containment Checklist

  • Stop use of the equipment
  • Label/Tag the equipment as out of service
  • Segregate impacted work

Define Impact Window

Last Known In-Tolerance Date Discovery Date
[TBD] [TBD]

Product/Batch/Test Impact Review

Batch/Study/Report ID Results Potentially Impacted Re-test/Re-weigh Decision
[TBD] [TBD] [TBD]

Data Integrity Review Prompts (ALCOA+)

  • Attributable: [TBD]
  • Legible: [TBD]
  • Contemporaneous: [TBD]
  • Original: [TBD]
  • Accurate: [TBD]
  • Complete: [TBD]
  • Consistent: [TBD]
  • Enduring: [TBD]
  • Available: [TBD]

Risk Assessment

Severity Probability Detectability Rationale Overall Risk
[TBD] [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]

Investigation Summary

Summary of investigation findings: [TBD]

Root Cause: [TBD]

CAPA Plan

Action Owner Due Date Effectiveness Check
[TBD] [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]

QA Disposition

Release/Hold/Retest/Recall Triggers: [TBD]

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Calibration Certificate

Certificate No: [TBD]

Date: [TBD]

Next Due Date: [TBD]

Asset Details

Asset ID Equipment Name Equipment Type Dept Area Make/Model Serial No Location Parameter/Range/Units Acceptance Criteria
CAL-0112 Raman Spectrometer Raman QC Instrument Room [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] Wavenumber: 200 – 3500 cm-1 ±2

Conditions

Environment: [TBD]

Reference Standards

Standard Name/ID Certificate No Due Date Traceability Statement
[TBD] [TBD] [TBD] Traceability to ISO17025

Results

As Found Results

Test Point Measured Value (cm-1) Acceptance Criteria Pass/Fail
1 [TBD] ±2 [TBD]
2 [TBD] ±2 [TBD]
3 [TBD] ±2 [TBD]
4 [TBD] ±2 [TBD]
5 [TBD] ±2 [TBD]

As Left Results

Test Point Measured Value (cm-1) Acceptance Criteria Pass/Fail
1 [TBD] ±2 [TBD]
2 [TBD] ±2 [TBD]
3 [TBD] ±2 [TBD]
4 [TBD] ±2 [TBD]
5 [TBD] ±2 [TBD]

Measurement Uncertainty Statement: [TBD]

Statement of Conformity: [Pass/Fail overall]

Remarks: [TBD]

Signatures

Performed by: ____________________ Date: ____________

Checked by: ______________________ Date: ____________

Approved by: _____________________ Date: ____________

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