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TJG954
23rd May 2007, 03:10 PM
Hi,

I found a great Audit Checklist on this site. At 44 pages, it is very inclusive. My problem is we're preparing for an FDA medical device audit and the checklist I found is geared toward ISO. :confused:

Does anyone have an FDA checklist I could use as a guide? Thanks in advance. :thanx:

Ted

GStough
23rd May 2007, 03:18 PM
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/qsr/17audit.html

Here's a link to a checklist on FDA's web site that might be useful. :cfingers:

TJG954
23rd May 2007, 03:33 PM
Thanks, I was reading it as you replied.

I was hoping for an actual checklist......

The ISO list was all laid out with reference codes, suggested questions, tips, and really good stuff.

It looks like I'll actually have to work.

Thanks again. Ted

GStough
23rd May 2007, 03:59 PM
Thanks, I was reading it as you replied.

I was hoping for an actual checklist......

The ISO list was all laid out with reference codes, suggested questions, tips, and really good stuff.

It looks like I'll actually have to work.

Thanks again. Ted

I was thinking that maybe sheets 2-6 in the link (scroll down a little ways) would be more like what you were looking for, even though they are not in a regular "form" format, they did have sections referenced, suggested questions, "yes/no" columns, etc..

There may be an actual checklist in the Post Attachments List or the More Free Files link at the top of this page...

You're welcome. :)

Ted Schmitt
23rd May 2007, 04:10 PM
Sorry, but I canīt hold myself to ask why the "Captain Underpants" ?

Ted (the other Ted) sorry for the plagiarism Dave :notme:

TJG954
23rd May 2007, 04:38 PM
Come on..... it's so obvious!

:yes: Tighty-whities

:biglaugh: Red Cape

:rolleyes: Bald head

Who better represents the world of Quality Assurance than Captain Underpants?

That's how I picture the Auditors when they come in. :lol:

Ted Schmitt
23rd May 2007, 04:46 PM
Come on..... it's so obvious!

:yes: Tighty-whities

:biglaugh: Red Cape

:rolleyes: Bald head

Who better represents the world of Quality Assurance than Captain Underpants?

That's how I picture the Auditors when they come in. :lol:

:lmao: Got it !

Al Rosen
23rd May 2007, 10:38 PM
Hi,

I found a great Audit Checklist on this site. At 44 pages, it is very inclusive. My problem is we're preparing for an FDA medical device audit and the checklist I found is geared toward ISO. :confused:

Does anyone have an FDA checklist I could use as a guide? Thanks in advance. :thanx:

TedUse the QSIT document. There are flow charts in it that you can use. Follow this thread for it as well as a checklist. (http://elsmar.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=15812&highlight=fda+audit)

TJG954
24th May 2007, 09:03 AM
Exactly! Thank you very much. :bigwave:

Weiner Dog
13th November 2007, 01:35 AM
Hi. I worked as an FDA investigator (Level II Certified International Medical Device Investigator) for over 21 years- primarily in the medical device arena. Currently, I am a contract international medical device consultant for hire.

There are many areas where you are able to obtain quality system audit checklists. One is contained in FDA's QSR manual- (part of the audit chapter of the QSR manual contained in the website http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/comp/gmp.html). Others can be obtained for a small fee from a search at amazon.com or ebay.

However, I caution using these "canned" checklists. First, you have to amend them to your system. For example, if the device is one which does not require servicing, and your audit checklist states to audit 21 CFR 820.200 (servicing), then your audit is partially incomplete (because you are not following your approved procedure- i.e. your checklist) + your audit procedure (i.e. your checklist) is inaccurate (because you do not have to conduct any servicing operations).

Second, the use of checklists really limits the audit ability. They can be used as ticklers/guides, but not as sole audit tools because they will cause you may miss items that FDA may catch. If these items are repeats (especially major repeats) noted during the prior FDA inspection, then FDA will add another deviation to the list- an ineffective audit.

Roland Cooke
15th November 2007, 06:59 PM
Come on..... it's so obvious!

:yes: Tighty-whities

:biglaugh: Red Cape

:rolleyes: Bald head

Who better represents the world of Quality Assurance than Captain Underpants?

That's how I picture the Auditors when they come in. :lol:

My cape is maroon. :(

username
19th October 2009, 04:04 PM
Hey TJG954,
have you found an FDA audit checklist yet?
Can anyone please share the document?
Thanks

TJG954
19th October 2009, 04:14 PM
I have been using an excellent ISO checklist. The FDA offers QSIT guidance for their auditors and it can be a big help. Here's the link:

http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/Inspections/InspectionGuides/ucm074883.htm

Good luck. Ted

username
20th October 2009, 10:09 AM
Thanks Ted!

:thanks: