Instrument change control SOP

1.0 PURPOSE:
To provide a procedure for use of the equipment and instrument after replacing spares or repair.
2.0. SCOPE :
It covers the procedure for use of the equipment and instrument after replacing spares or repair.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY:
QC Personnel.
4.0. ACCOUNTABILITY:
5.0. DEFINITION:
6.0. PROCEDURE:
Whenever equipment is repaired or spare part is replaced. it should be calibrated before being put into use for routine work. Following steps to be taken in regards to the qualification of the said equipments
6.1. Equipment spare should be correct and as per the specification given in the manual.
6.2. It should be properly installed.
6.3. Calibrate the instrument, it has to comply as per calibration SOP.
6.4. A standard sample previously analysed should be subjected for analysis on the instrument which is being installed.
6.5. Data of analysis of the samples minimum three readings should be compared with old data of the same sample.
6.6. When both the datas are comparable it can be concluded that the instrument can be used for regular analysis.