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System Name
System ID No.
Installation Site
The undersigned Performer reports that the Operational Qualification Protocol has been successfully completed for the
system stated above.
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Company
The undersigned Reviewer and Manager report that the Performer has completed the Operational Qualification Protocol
successfully.
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Company
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Operational Qualification Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Definitions .................................................................................................................................... 3
1-1 Documentation ................................................................................................................................... 3
1-2 Scope .................................................................................................................................................. 4
1-3 Entries and Revisions ......................................................................................................................... 5
2. Preliminary Checks ..................................................................................................................... 6
2-1 Reviewer Designation and Recording ................................................................................................ 6
2-2 Performer Identification and Approval............................................................................................... 7
2-3 Planning Items to Be Evaluated in Operational Qualification ........................................................... 9
2-4 Calibration Certification and Instruments Used ............................................................................... 10
2-5 Other Tools Used ............................................................................................................................... 11
3. Operational Qualification Record ........................................................................................... 12
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Operational Qualification Definitions
1. Definitions
1-1 Documentation
1. The purpose of this document is to record the results of the Operational Qualification implemented on the
Shimadzu Total Organic Carbon Analyzer. If the inspections pass the criteria and the results have been
approved, it is verified that the system operates to satisfy the intended purpose.
2. The following are established as the responsible parties in the execution of inspections.
Performer
The Performer is the individual who actually performs the procedures stipulated in the Installation
Qualification Protocol and the Operational Qualification Protocol.
The Performer shall either be an individual who, having been trained by the Quality Assurance Department
of the Analytical & Measuring Instruments Division of Shimadzu Corporation, has been certified as an
IQ/OQ inspector by the General Manager of the Quality Assurance Department, or, an individual recognized
by the Manager to be equipped with the ability to conduct this inspection.
Reviewer
The Reviewer is an individual designated by the Manager charged with responsibility for the system.
The Reviewer verifies the contents of the Installation Qualification Protocol and the Operational
Qualification Protocol. In addition, the Reviewer shall attend the inspection procedures together with the
Performer, and evaluate the procedures.
The Manager can serve concurrently as the Reviewer.
Manager
The Manager is the individual responsible for administering the entire TOC system being inspected.
As well as verifying the contents of the Installation Qualification Protocol and the Operational Qualification
Protocol, the Manager shall also grant final approval to the inspection procedures.
3. The Performer shall check each unit and execute inspections in accordance with the procedures described in
the Operational Qualification Protocol (Document No. ). After checking
all items, the Performer shall sign and date the cover sheet of this document and submit this document as a
report.
(OQ must be performed by a trained and knowledgeable individual in accordance with 21 CFR Part 211
Section 211.25 (cGMP, USA promulgated 29 September 1978)).
4. The Reviewer shall first check the content of this entire document. After each inspection is finished, the
Reviewer shall check their results. After checking all items, the Reviewer shall sign and date the cover sheet
of this document as approval of the Operational Qualification.
5. The Manager shall first check the content of this entire document. After the performance of all items
stipulated in the Operational Qualification Protocol, the Manager shall check their results. The Manager shall
enter a unique document control number in the Document No. space at the top right of the cover sheet, and
then sign and date the cover sheet of this document as final approval of the Operational Qualification.
7. This document contains important information and any form of duplication, photography, or reproduction
without the permission of the General Manager of the Quality Assurance Department, Analytical &
Measuring Instruments Division, Shimadzu Corporation, is prohibited. However, the records of the
inspections conducted using this document may be duplicated at the discretion of the Manager.
Comment
No
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Operational Qualification Definitions
1-2 Scope
This Operational Qualification shall apply to the equipment installed at the following site.
(Address)
(Company)
(Department)
(Installation Site)
(System ID No.)
Comment
No
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Operational Qualification Definitions
5. Revising entries
If the need to alter the contents of an entry arises, change the entry in accordance with "3. Deleting or
correcting mistakenly filled items," and then write the reason for the change in the "Comment" field.
When adding a new description, write the change point, date, and signature in the "Comment" field.
6. Handling problems
Any problems that are identified in the Operational Qualification must be investigated and appropriate
actions must be taken. All such actions must be documented and be approved by the Manager.
8. Addition of page
Pages can be added if necessary as a result of handling items 3 to 7 above. To add a page, append the
page number by adding an alphabet character starting with "A" to the original page number (e.g. 5-A),
and insert the new page after the relevant page. Also add the page number of the new page to the Table
of Contents.
9. Attaching data
Attached data are added by assigning page numbers as "A, B, C…" for each inspection item. If, for
example, there is a total of 3 sheets for attachment A, notate the pages as "A-1/3 – A-3/3," ensuring that
no numbers are omitted. The Performer shall date and sign the attached data.
Comment
No
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Operational Qualification Preliminary Checks
2. Preliminary Checks
Reviewer
Name:
Date: / /
Use the spaces below if more than one Reviewer is to be set. If the spaces are not used, place a
checkmark in the "Not applicable" checkbox.
Name:
Date: / /
Name:
Date: / /
Comment
No
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Operational Qualification Preliminary Checks
This is to certify that the below-signed person has received training in the Quality Assurance Department
of the Analytical & Measuring Instruments Division of Shimadzu Corporation. The person has been
certified by the General Manager of the Quality Assurance Department as a certified IQ/OQ inspector, as
proven by the certificate. The person performs the Operational Qualification Protocol as the Performer.
Performer
Name: Date: / /
Company name:
Certificate No.:
Signature:
Use the spaces below if more than one Performer is to be set. If the spaces are not used, place a
checkmark in the "Not applicable" checkbox.
Performer 2 (Not applicable)
Name: Date: / /
Company name:
Certificate No.:
Signature:
Performer 3 (Not applicable)
Name: Date: / /
Company name:
Certificate No.:
Signature:
The above-signed persons are hereby recognized as certified IQ/OQ inspectors and approved to
perform the Operational Qualification Protocol as the Performer.
Reviewer
Signature: Date: / /
Manager
Signature: Date: / /
Comment
No
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If the Performer has been appointed by the Manager
Performer
Name: Date: / /
Company name:
Signature:
The above-signed person is hereby recognized as a certified IQ/OQ inspector and approved to perform
the Operational Qualification Protocol as the Performer.
Reviewer
Signature: Date: / /
Manager
Signature: Date: / /
Comment
No
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Operational Qualification Preliminary Checks
<Equipment configuration>
Not
Applicable Applicable Model Name
TOC Analyzer
TOC-LCPH
TOC-LCSH
TOC-LCPN
TOC-LCSN
Autosampler
ASI-L
8-Port Sampler
OCT-L (1)
OCT-L (2) (as second unit)
Solid Sample Combustion Unit
SSM-5000A
Data Processing Unit
PC
TOC-Control L
LabSolutions
CLASS-Agent
Other Options
Comment
No
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Operational Qualification Preliminary Checks
* Electronic balance
A calibrated balance capable of measuring down to 0.1 mg is required.
* Whole pipette
Whole pipette for preparation of standard solution
(The amendment to the Measurement Law on November 1st 1993 excluded this item from the scope of the
Measurement Law.)
* Flasks
Volumetric flasks for preparation of standard solution
(The amendment to the Measurement Law on November 1st 1993 excluded this item from the scope of the
Measurement Law.)
Instrument name: ; Model: Control No. :
Instrument name: ; Model: Control No. :
Instrument name: ; Model: Control No. :
* Standard reagents
Reagent name: ; Model: Control No. :
Reagent name: ; Model: Control No. :
Comment
No
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* Solvents
Water ; TOC value recommended to be less than 100 ppb
*Other
High purity air ; CO2/CO/THC each present in concentrations less than 1.0 ppm
Pure oxygen gas ; Purity 99.9 % min. (for SSM-5000A testing only)
Quartz fiber filter paper ; Advantec Corp. QR100 type, about 50 sheets (for SSM-5000A testing only)
Comment
No
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Comment
No
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2-5 User access rights check [Maintenance] is enabled for OQ_USER, but disabled for OQ_USER_1.
Comment
No
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Comment
No
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3-4-4 User lockout function check The user is locked out for the specified lockout time.
3-4-5 Failed login log The login lockout is registered in the log.
Comment
No
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Comment
No
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Comment
No
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Comment
No
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1 8-port valve The port positions are correct, and each port operates smoothly
operation test to the designated position.
3-8-2 OCT-L 8-Port Sampler (as a second unit) Applicable Not Applicable
8-port valve The port positions are correct, and each port operates smoothly
1
operation test to the designated position.
Comment
No
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The "TC spl. exchange" and "TC meas. pos" functions turn
CLOSE/OPEN at the designated positions.
The "IC spl. exchange" and "IC meas.pos" functions turn
1 Function test
CLOSE/OPEN at the designated positions.
The cooling fan turns with the toggle operation of
ON/OFF.
CV value of 3 measurement of glucose standard solution
2 Reproducibility test CV value ___.__ %
results is within 2.0 %.
3 Linearity test Linearity is within 2.0 % fF.S. Linearity ___.__ %
Comment
No
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Operational Qualification Attached Documents
4. Attached Documents
Attached
Description Page
Item
2-4 Calibration Certification
Microsyringe ( ) Inspection report
Potassium hydrogen phthalate Inspection report
Electronic balance ( ) Traceability certificate
* Number the attached data by adding an alphabetical letter (starting from A) to the final page number (e.g.,
Attachment 24-A-1/3 – 3/3). Fill in the table above and attach the data to this document.
Comment
No
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