Temperature Monitoring of Refrigerator, Purpose :
Temperature Monitoring of Refrigerator, This purpose of this SOP is to describe the operation of Refrigerator for preservation of reference standard and others temperature sensitive materials in Quality Control Laboratory and Microbiology Laboratory.
Temperature Monitoring of Refrigerator, Scope :
This procedure is applicable for the preservation of reference standard and others temperature sensitive materials into Refrigerator in Quality Control Laboratory and Microbiology Laboratory of XX Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Definitions / Abbreviation:
[][]SOP: Standard Operating Procedure
[][]QC: Quality Control
Responsibilities:
The roles and responsibility is as follows:
Executive, QC
[][]Ensure that the instructions of this procedure are correctly followed.
Manager, Quality Control
[][]Ensure that this procedure is kept up to date.
[][]Ensure that the materials are preserved at defined temperature.
[][]Ensure appropriate personnel from the section are trained on this procedure.
[][]Confirm that SOP is technically sound and reflects the required working practices.
Head of Quality Assurance
[][]To ensure the overall implementation of the SOP.
[][]Approval of the SOP.
Procedure:
Precaution(s):
[][]Do not store articles on the top of the refrigerator.
[][]Do not put a container filled with water on the refrigerator. If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
[][]Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under the refrigerator.
[][]Do not overfill the refrigerator with the material.
[][]Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet hands.
[][]Never put fingers or other objects into the water dispenser hole, ice chute and ice maker bucket.
[][]Do not spray inflammable gas near the refrigerator.
[][]Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the refrigerator.
[][]Do not reset the temperature without approval.
Operation:
[][]Connect and switch on the power of Refrigerator.
[][]Set the temperature within 2-8°C.
[][]After stable of the temperature, keep the items into the chamber at specific area.
[][]Check that the chamber temperature is within the setting value by standard calibrated thermometer.
[][]Record the temperature in Temperature log sheet for refrigerator (Annexure-I).
[][]Read the label of the materials to confirm the storage temperature.
[][]Store materials in refrigerator as per label.
[][]Minimize the door opening and closing to protect the chamber temperature increasing.
Cleaning procedure:
[][]Clean the inside walls and accessories with a mild detergent and then wipe dry with a soft cloth.
[][]Wipe the digital panel and display panel with a clean, soft cloth.
[][]Spray water onto the cleaning cloth instead of spraying directly on the outer surface of the refrigerator.
[][]The doors, handles and cabinet surfaces should be cleaned with a mild detergent and then wiped dry with a soft cloth.
[][]Keep the door seals free of grit or grime by cleaning the doors with a mild detergent and damp cloth then wipe with dry, clean and soft cloth.
Maintenance:
[][]If Refrigerator shows any mechanical, electrical or any others problem, inform to the supplier or Engineering Department for maintenance.
Annexure:
Annexure-I: Temperature Log Sheet for Refrigerator.