OBJECTIVE:
To lay down the procedure for usage of cage trolleys.
SCOPE:
This SOP is applicable for usage of cage trolley in the Production areas.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Initiator Officer/Designee: Production shall perform the operation activity as per SOP.
Initiator Executive/Designee: Production shall ensure the compliance of the SOP
ACCOUNTABILITY:
QA Head shall be Accountable for implementation of SOP.
About Cage Trolly:
In the pharmaceutical industry, cage trolleys are essential for efficient material handling and storage. These sturdy, multi-purpose trolleys are typically made of stainless steel, ensuring durability and easy cleaning in sterile environments. Cage trolleys are designed to transport various items, including raw materials, finished products, equipment, and laboratory supplies. Their enclosed design protects contents from contamination and damage during movement.
PROCEDURE:
USAGE
Stack the dispensed materials into the cleaned cage trolley in dispensing day hold area of respective booth.
After stacking the materials, seal the cage trolley using an integrity strip seal and enter the seal number in the dispensing page of the BPR.
Label the cage trolley with “Dispensed Material”.
Transfer the cage trolleys to dispensed material hold area.
Before starting the process, open the integrity seal of the trolley in front of IPQA and do the material verification as per the SOP.
Stack the material verified by IPQA into the other cage trolley and move to the processing area for further processing.
Cleaning:
Clean the cage trolleys using lint free cloth dipped in purified water after unloading the materials.
Transfer the cleaned cage trolleys to cleaned bin hold area or dispensing day hold area wherever required.
Frequency: After every batch or Monthly (if trolley is idle).
If any cage trolley is damaged during handling, it will be handed over to the maintenance department through breakdown request for rectification.
REFERENCES:
Not Applicable
ANNEXURES:
Not Applicable
ENCLOSURES: SOP Training Record.
DISTRIBUTION:
Master Copy : Quality Assurance Department
Controlled Copy No. 01 : Head Quality Assurance
Controlled Copy No. 02 : Head Production
ABBREVIATIONS:
| PD | : | Production |
| No. | : | Number |
| SOP | : | Standard Operating Procedure |
| IPQA | : | In process Quality Assurance |
REVISION HISTORY:
CHANGE HISTORY LOG
| Revision No. | Details of Changes | Reason for Change | Effective Date |
| 00 | New SOP | Not Applicable | To Be Written Manual |
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