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USP <1058> and the GAMP Guide on Laboratory Computerized Systems – Is Integration Possible?

December 1, 2011

Here's what needs to be done to harmonize these two documents.

Periodic Reviews of Computerized Systems, Part II

November 1, 2011

Continued discussion of the periodic review process, including how to conduct a review, the use of checklists, and reporting the outcome

Periodic Reviews of Computerized Systems, Part I

September 1, 2011

Annex 11 to the EU's updated GMP regulations calls for periodic re-evaluation of computerized systems. This is what you need to know about the new rules.

Is GMP Annex 11 Europe's Answer to 21 CFR 11?

April 1, 2011

The revisions to GMP Annex 11 are examined in terms of the impact on computerized spectrometry systems operating in regulated GMP laboratories.

Fat Finger, Falsification, or Fraud?

December 1, 2010

Where is the dividing line between a simple mistake and falsification?

Dear Esteemed Vendor?

September 1, 2010

How good is documentation supplied by a vendor to support the qualification of an instrument or the validation of a laboratory computerized system?

Understanding and Interpreting the GAMP 5 Life Cycle Models for Software

April 1, 2010

Bob McDowall looks at the different life cycle models that apply in the laboratory to GAMP software categories 3, 4, and 5.

Are You Getting Value from Your Spectrometer?

December 1, 2009

Getting the best business value from a spectrometer requires knowledge of the instrument and its operating abilities, any attachments, the sample including sampling procedure and presentation, and the software. All of these elements must be pulled together by a skilled and knowledgeable spectroscopist. Unfortunately, this is not always the case in many organizations.

The Tiger Has Sharp New Teeth

November 1, 2009

The new FDA Commissioner wants a strong FDA and is backing her words with action by initiating a program that cuts the time that firms must respond to 483 observations from 30 to 15 business days. Not only is the time halved but the response must be complete. Therefore it is better and cheaper to be compliant than not.

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