Stuart's SI500 combined shaker/incubator and the SI505 model for microtitre plates, available from Bibby Scientific, now come with IQ/OQ documentation, meeting the requirements of customers in regulated industries.
Installation qualification (IQ) documentation helps users to install their incubator correctly, in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines. Issues such as location of the unit, environmental requirements and initial set-up are covered in the IQ document, with provision for all stages to be recorded for audit.
Operational qualification (OQ) is used to verify and document that the shaking incubator functions within the defined specifications; for example, with regard to shaker and temperature parameters, and safety features. Step-by-step instructions are given for each element of the OQ protocol, including the correct use of temperature sensors and a laser tachometer.
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