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Auto-Validation Software
890-0050 Auto-Validation software – One license needed per computer(can be used for all LaChrom Elite instruments attached to one PC)
Accessories
4.02011.0001 Teflon tube 0.25 mm ID x 10 m
Recommended accessories
609-1118 Stop watch DELTA E200620-4703 Thermometer QTemp 500620-4705 Temperature sensor ALS300 (two units are needed)
Consumables
1.19161.0001 Set 7: Precision (OQ)60 mg/l methyl paraben in methanol
1.19162.0001 Set 8: Linearity (OQ)Dilution series of methyl paraben in methanol(concentrations: 1.5 ; 7.5 ; 15 ; 75 ; 150 mg/l)
1.19163.0001 Caffeine solution A for gradient test (OQ)20 mg/l caffeine in water
1.19164.0001 Caffeine solution B for gradient test (OQ)20 mg/l caffeine in methanol
1.15333.1000 Water, Lichrosolv1.06007.1000 Methanol, Lichrosolv1.50164.0001 LiChroCART 125-4 HPLC Cartridge
Autovalidation – A new tool to qualify your Hitachi LaChrom Elite® HPLC.
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Your European Distribution Partner
LaChrom®, LaChrom Elite®
and ChromSword® areregistered trademarks of VWRInternational,
EZChrom Elite™ is aregistered trademark ofScientific Software Inc.
The Auto-validation software� Performs the instrument OQ and produces data which com-
plies with the electronic records and electronic signaturerule (21 CFR Part 11).
� Keeps all the qualifications performed on an instrument(history).
� Follows all hardware manufacturers standard operatingprocedures (SOP’s)
� Runs as automatic as possible, freeing the technician andanalyst from time-consuming manual procedures.
� Enables system testing as well as single parameters.� Is fully integrated into the EZChrom Elite platform
How often should the instrument OQbe performed?The frequency of OQ depends on the use of the LaChrom Eliteinstrument, but also on the specified acceptance criteria.The use of the instrument is highly depended on how oftenanalysis are performed (continuous operation?) and howfrequently aggressive solvents and samples are analysed.The default acceptance criteria is given by the instrumentSOP’s.This will be entered as default values as soon as you start aqualification run.
What tests will be performed?
The instrument OQ typically comprises the following testitems:
Pump Tests� Flow rate Accuracy� Flow rate Precision� Gradient Accuracy� Gradient Ripple
Autosampler Tests� Injection Amount Repeatability� Carry Over� Injection Amount Linearity
Oven Tests� Temperature Accuracy � Temperature Stability
Detector Tests� Lamp Energy� Wavelength Accuracy� Auto Zero Function� Baseline Noise/Drift� Absorbance Linearity
What
can EZChrom
Elite do for you?
� Performs and documents automatic
operational qualification
� Provides qualification data that complies
with FDA’s 21 CFR Part 11
� Increase the productivity by performing a
step-by-step qualification with a minimum
interaction by the analyst
� Keeps the qualification data online
as long as needed to master the
next inspection.
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A new tool to qualify yourHitachi LaChrom Elite® HPLC
Auto-Validation
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Installing and checking an HPLC instrument in a regulatedenvironment is a time-consuming and complicated procedure.New instruments as well as used equipment, which isupgraded after a service or repair requires re-qualification. Thecustomer must also decide how often a qualification must berepeated, depending on the use of the instrument as well asthe acceptance criteria being used.
The Auto-Validation package fromVWR International addresses these requirements for the Hitachi LaChrom Eliteinstruments and comes as an out-of-the-box package tocompletely perform a qualification� Includes the software� Comes with a comprehensive manual� Standard solutions are available on request� Solvents are available on request� A column and a capillary hardware is available on request� The Auto-Validation software is fully implemented into the
EZChrom Elite platform and takes the user from the set-up tothe printout of the qualification report.
HPLC instruments, which are used in regulated laboratories,must be validated to fulfill certain requirements:� GLP (Good Laboratory Practice)� FDA’s 21 CFR Part 11 (Rule of electronic records and
electronic signatures)� Other regulations (Local regulations, company policies, etc.).
A validation procedure consists of thefollowing steps:
User SpecificationsUser requirements Functional spec Testing plans, etc.
Installation Qualification (IQ)To ensure proper installation of the softwareChecksum testingInstallation specific entries, etc.
Operational Qualification (OQ)To ensure proper performance of the HPLC hardware andsoftwareSoftware OQ – to show the software calculates correctlyInstrument OQ – to show the proper performance of the HPLChardware
Performance Qualification (PQ)The on-going testing by the customer
Of all the different steps the operational qualification (OQ)and the performance qualification (PQ) have to beperiodically performed.
Operational qualification (OQ) is the process ofdemonstrating that an instrument will function accordingto its operational specification. The instrument OQ is thetime consuming part of the validation procedure.
The Auto-Validation software runs an automaticinstrument OQ and therefore addresses this requirementfor the Hitachi LaChrom Elite instrumentation.
After finishing the qualificationthe auto-validation software
� prints a quick report
� includes all graphs (spectra,chromatograms, etc.)
� can print a summary of theauto-validation results
� uses the full EZChrom Elitereporting capabilities to insertthe validation results into amethod report
� Confirm the settings for the testsequence
� A wizard will guide the user through thehardware preparation
� Run the qualification
� Re-run failed test items if necessary.
Performing the Qualification Tests2.
Printing the OQ Report3.
� Specify the acceptance criteria for thedifferent modules in the instrument(the defaults are the values from theSOP)
� Describe the measuring instruments(thermometer, stopwatch, balance,samples, solvents, column) with theirserial no. and expiration date of thecalibration
� Confirm the test sequence.
Setting up the Test Sequence1.Setting up the test sequence (example screens)
Running the Auto-ValidationThe Auto-Validation is performed in three steps:
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