This post is about Parts Washer qualification. This covers any manner of automated system that cleans parts out-of-place (Clean-out-of-place = COP). This includes process parts washers, glassware washers, laboratory parts washers, etc. all of which may be termed COP washers.
The scope of a performance qualification of a washer is the performance of the equipment with defined recipe(s) and load(s). Be sure to capture the recipe and load configuration in the protocol prior to execution or as part of the execution itself. This is how the recipe and load configuration become “validated.” The recipe includes all steps and parameter values, and the load includes what parts or components will be washed and how they will be arranged. You’ll need to include a picture or diagram. Continue reading Parts Washer Qualification – PQ
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