quality systems investigation technique
DESCRIPTION
An overview of the Quality Systems Investigation Technique used by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for on-site inspections. Presented here as a tool for business and industry to use as a guide for internal and external audits and inspections.TRANSCRIPT
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Quality Systems
Investigation Technique
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WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?
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Investigation of theQuality System
Design ControlsDesign Controls
MaterialMaterialControlsControls Records,Records,
Documents, & Documents, &Change ControlsChange Controls
Equipment & Equipment & Facility ControlsFacility Controls
Production & Production & Process ControlsProcess Controls
Corrective &Corrective &PreventivePreventive
ActionsActions
ManagementManagement
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Learning Objectives
Understand the Quality Systems Investigation Technique progressesUnderstand how QSIT impacts Project ManagementUnderstand meeting QSIT expectationsComplete a Regulatory Training Requirement
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Systems-based inspections normally require specific coverage of the Quality System, and at least one other system.This may account in part for more Quality System deficiencies cited in Warning Letters issued after February 1, 2002
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Project Management
QSIT Responsibilities
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How Will Management be Inspected?
QSIT Guide
Purpose and Importance
Objectives
Flow chart
NarrativesSource: www.fda.gov
GGUIDEUIDE TOTO I INSPECTIONSNSPECTIONS OFOF QQUALITYUALITY S SYSTEMSYSTEMS
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
August 1999August 1999
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QSIT Progression
1. Management Controls
2. Design Controls
3. Corrective and Preventive Actions
4. Production and Process Controls
5. Management Controls
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What FDA Evaluates
Duties
Responsibilities
Authorities
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Procedures … FDA Looks At
Quality Policy
Quality Plan
Management Review
Quality Audit
Quality System Procedures and Instructions
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Assessment“Top Down” - Defined and Documented
1. Quality Policy
Management Review Procedures
Quality Audit Procedures
Quality Plan
QS Procedures and Instructions
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Assessment“Top Down” - Implemented
2. Quality Policy and Objectives
3. Organizational Structure
4. Management Representative
5. Management Reviews
6. Quality Audits
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Assessment“Top Down” (At Inspection Conclusion)
7. Quality System Established and
Maintained
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Quality Policy - 820.3(u)
The overall intentions and direction of an organization with respect to quality
As established by management with executive responsibility
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Quality System - 820.3(v)
The organizational structure,
responsibilities, procedures,
processes, and resources for
implementing quality
management
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FDA’s Authority to Hold Management Responsible
FD&C Act - Section 704(a)(1)
21 CFR 820.20
Case Law - Dotterweich & ParkFDA will determine authority and responsibility to the highest level of the firm as well as the corporation or organization.
Source: www.fda.gov
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Verbal Communications:FDA “Looks At”
Management with Executive Responsibility
Commitment to quality
Dialogue during daily “wrap-ups”
Commitment to correction and prevention
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Verbal Communications:FDA “Looks At”
Management Representative Interviewed prior to review of each
subsystem
Provide overview of each subsystem
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of each subsystem
Dialogue during daily “wrap-ups”
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Verbal Communications:FDA “Looks At”
Employees
Familiar with the Quality Policy
Other dialogue
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Written Records/ Documents FDA Looks At
Organizational Structure
Appointment of Management Representative
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Written Records/ Documents FDA Looks At
Documentation that audits were conducted as scheduled.
Documentation that management reviews were conducted as scheduled.
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FDA Access to Audit and Management Review Reports
FDA’s policy relative to the review of quality audit reports is stated in CPG 7151.02 (CPG Manual subchapter 130.300).
This policy restricts FDA access to a firm’s audit reports. more...
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FDA Access to Audit and Management Review Reports
Under the Quality System
Regulation, this restriction extends
to reviews of supplier audit reports
and management reviews.
more...
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FDA Access to Audit and Management Review Reports
However, the procedures that show conformance with 21 CFR 820.50, Purchasing Controls, and 21 CFR 820.20(3)(c), Management Reviews, and 21 CFR 820.22, Quality Audit, are subject to FDA inspection.
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FDA Access to Audit and Management Review Reports
FDA may look at those portions of these audit reports and reviews that contain corrective and preventive actions if these are the only places these action decisions are documented.
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At the Conclusion of the Inspection ...
“Evaluate whether management
with executive responsibility
ensures that an adequate and
effective quality system has been
established and maintained.”
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Job Title/Employee Quality System Subpart 820 Quality System Regulation Assignment(s)
Identifying and AssigningRegulatory Responsibilities
__________________ B – QS Requirements _________________________________________________
__________________ C – Design Controls _________________________________________________
__________________ D – Document Controls _________________________________________________
__________________ E – Purchasing Controls _________________________________________________
__________________ F – ID and Traceability _________________________________________________
__________________ G – PandP Conrols _________________________________________________
__________________ H – Acceptance Activities _________________________________________________
__________________ I – Nonconforming Product _________________________________________________
__________________ J – CandP Action (CAPA) __________________________________________________
__________________ K – LandP Control __________________________________________________
__________________ L – H,S,D&Installation __________________________________________________
__________________ M – Records ___________________________________________________
__________________ N _ Servicing ___________________________________________________
__________________ 0 _ Statistical Techniques ___________________________________________________
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Project Management
Regulatory Responsibilities
• What are the responsibilities?
• Where are the gaps?
• What are the risks?
• What are the consequences?
• What are the potential opportunities?
• What are the rewards?
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Design ControlsDesign Controls
MaterialMaterialControlsControls Records,Records,
Documents, & Documents, &Change ControlsChange Controls
Equipment & Equipment & Facility ControlsFacility Controls
Production & Production & Process ControlsProcess Controls
Corrective &Corrective &PreventivePreventive
ActionsActions
Management
Controls
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QUESTIONS