1.0 PURPOSE:
To lay down a procedure for operation and cleaning of Static pass box in quality control laboratory.
2.0 SCOPE:
3.0 DEFINITIONS:
Not applicable.
4.0 RESPONSIBILITY:
Analyst: Responsible for execution of the procedure specified in this SOP.
Head-QC: Responsible for overall compliance.
5.0 PROCEDURE:
5.1 Cleaning:
5.1.1 Ensure that Static Pass box is clean. If not, clean with lint free cloth dipped in routine disinfectant or 70 % IPA.
5.2 Operation procedure:
5.2.1 Connect the Static Pass box to the power supply.
5.2.2 The static pass boxes are used to transfer of articles from classified area to another classified area.
5.2.3 Press door release button on the front panel to open the door from one side and place the material to be transferred into the static pass box.
5.2.4 Close the door carefully, ensuring that the interlocking system has been engaged.
5.2.5 Open the door of the opposite side by pressing door release button and remove the material from the static pass box.
5.2.6 Close the door carefully after the transfer is complete, again ensuring that the interlocking system has been engaged.
Note: After removing the material from the static pass box to microbiology lab sanitize the material immediately with 70% IPA/routine disinfectant.
6.0 ABBREVIATIONS:
SOP : Standard Operating Procedure
QC : Quality Control
MLT : Microbial Limit Test
No. : Number
IPA : Iso propyl alcohol
7.0 REFERENCES:
Nil.
8.0 LIST OF ANNEXURES:
Nil.