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News Release from: Autoscribe | Subject: Instrument Calibration and Management System
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 June 2006
Management system for instrument
calibration
Instrument Calibration and Management System (ICMS) enables companies to readily and cost effectively meet their regulatory compliance requirements eg FDA, ISO 9000 and ISO 17025.
Instrument Calibration and Management System (ICMS) enables companies to readily and cost effectively meet their regulatory compliance requirements eg FDA, ISO 9000 and ISO 17025 ICMS is fully version controlled, audit trailed and meets FDA 21CFR11 requirements
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 12 Aug 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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ICMS can be supplied as a standalone product or as completely scaleable, fully configurable package that can be integrated with other systems such as Matrix Gemini LIMS.
ICMS provides automated reminders of pending maintenance, calibration and electrical safety test tasks; ensures that instruments/equipment are valid and available; allows assessment of support agreement value by keeping full records for each instrument; saves time by automatically comparing entered calibration data with pre-set limits; provides immediate feedback on instrument availability; and facilitates regulatory compliance.
ICMS holds and reports on instrument inventory information relating to each piece of equipment, such as code, description, class, serial number, model number, manufacturer, supplier, location, date of purchase, etc The software package also enables: Calibration intervals may be set by time or usage.
All calibration activities can be recorded and checked against calibration limits.
Out of limit results are flagged and the instrument status can be changed to 'unavailable'.
Comments may be entered to explain results or actions.
Maintenance scheduling of routine maintenance intervals may be managed according to manufacturer recommendations.
Faults, breakdowns and non-routine operations can be recorded.
Comments may be entered for each event and maintenance costs can be entered and tracked.
Several standard screen views and printed reports are included, such as instrument inventory listing with calibrations, maintenance or electrical safety test schedules; a list of all instruments due for calibrations, maintenance or electrical safety tests within X days; overdue calibrations, maintenance or electrical safety tests; the entire maintenance log for any instrument, and non-routine maintenance logs. Request a free brochure from Autoscribe ...
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