NUMBERING OF SAMPLING AIDS

OBJECTIVE:

To lay down the numbering system of sampling aids.

SCOPE:

This SOP is applicable to the numbering system of sampling aids at {Company Name} {Location}.

RESPONSIBILITY:

• QA Executive/designee shall be responsible to follow the procedures as per SOP.
• QA in charge shall be responsible for compliance of this SOP.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

QA Head shall be Accountable for implementation of SOP.

About Sampling Aids:

Sampling aids are essential tools in the pharmaceutical industry, used to collect representative samples of various substances for analysis and quality control. These aids ensure accurate and reliable results by minimizing contamination and ensuring proper sample collection techniques. Common sampling aids include scoops, spatulas, syringes, and specialized probes, each designed for specific types of materials like powders, liquids, or semi-solids. The choice of sampling aid depends on factors such as the nature of the material, the desired sample size, and the specific analytical requirements.

PROCEDURE:

Numbering of sampling aids (Unit dose sampler):

The numbering of Unit Dose Sampler consists of 8 characters

UDSBXXXX

UDS: represents the equipment code (UDS)

B: represents the Block

XXXX: represents the serial numerical number (E.g.: 0001, 0002, 0003 …. and so on) So, the first Unit Dose Sampler number shall be given as – UDSB0001

Numbering of Scoops and Spoons

The numbering of Scoop/Spoon consists of 8 characters

SPNBXXXX

SPN: represents the equipment code

B: represents the Block

XXXX: represent the serial numerical number (E.g.: 0001, 0002, 0003 ….and so on)

The first Scoop/Spoon number shall be given as – SPNB0001

Numbering of Sampling trays:

The numbering of Sampling tray consists of 8 characters

SATBXXXX

SAT: represents the equipment code

B: represents the Block

XXXX: represents the serial numerical number (E.g.: 0001, 0002, 0003 ….and so on)

The first Sampling tray number shall be given as – SATB0001

Refer the list of sampling Aids as per Annexure-I.

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Note:

After the sampling procedure the sampling aids shall be cleaned as per the SOP and such cleaned sampling aids are wrapped properly with stretch wrap film and stored.

Whenever new sampling aids will receive update the List of sampling Aids as per Annexure-I.

REFERENCES:

Not Applicable

ANNEXURES: 

 ENCLOSURES: SOP Training Record.

DISTRIBUTION:

Master Copy                    :    Quality Assurance Department

Controlled Copy No. 01  :    Head Quality Assurance

Controlled Copy No. 02  :    Head Production

Controlled Copy No. 03  :    Head Warehouse

ABBREVIATIONS:

REVISION HISTORY:

CHANGE HISTORY LOG

Annexure-I
LIST OF SAMPLING AIDS

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