SOP for Out of Calibration of Instruments.

1.0      Objective:

            To provide written procedure for the action to be taken in the event of Out of Calibration of Instruments.

2.0       Scope:

            This standard operating procedure covers all the QC instruments 

3.0       Responsibility:

            Jr. Research Officer/ Research Officer: Calibrate the instruments as per calibration procedure. 

            Internal expert: Rectify the problem.

            QA Officer/QAM: Review the records and governing the document.

4.0       Procedure:

            Following actions should be taken in the event of out of calibration status of instruments.

4.1       Inform the head of the Head of the department and affix a status label ‘OUT OF CALIBRATION’

4.2       Inform to internal expert to carry out in house rectification of the instrument.

4.3       If the internal expert can rectify the defect, then use the instrument after proper calibration.

4.4       In case internal expert is unable to rectify the defect, call the supplier/manufacturer of the instrument.

4.5       Once the said instrument is repaired then carry out calibration and ensure that it is working satisfactorily.

4.6       If the external expert fails to rectify the instrument, affix a status label ‘OUT OF ORDER’.

4.7       Arrange to replace the instrument in case an instrument is found out of calibration then the results of previous calibration are reviewed.

5.0       History of Revision:

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