Validation of computer systems: practical testing of a standard LIMS.
In recent years the introduction of computer systems for data handling in the pharmaceutical industry has increased. A standard LIMS (laboratory information management system) is software commercially available from different suppliers not only to facilitate data handling in laboratories but also to cover GMP-requirements. Computer systems introduced in GMP-areas of pharmaceutical companies have to be validated. For a standard LIMS, the general validation of the program is performed by the supplier. Nevertheless, the user is always required to cover all phases of a validation. The objective of this paper is to discuss suitable test procedures for the most critical functions of a standard LIMS needed during the verification step of the validation process.
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Spirig AG, Froschacker, Egerkingen, Switerzerland. szimmerm@cilch. jnj.com
Kappeler
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Zimmermann
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D002984:Clinical Laboratory Information Systems / Q000592:standards*; D003199:Computer Systems / Q000592:standards*; D004345:Drug Industry / Q000592:standards*; D012986:Software Validation