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Pharmaceutical Cleaning Deviation Investigation Checklist

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Deviation Identification & Initial Assessment

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Details surrounding the initial discovery and preliminary evaluation of the cleaning deviation.

Date of Deviation Discovery

Time of Deviation Discovery

Brief Description of Deviation

Initial Severity Assessment (e.g., Minor, Moderate, Major)

Reporting Source (e.g., Operator, QA, Maintenance)

Deviation Number/ID (if assigned)

Equipment Location (Area/Room)

Initial Assessment Sign-off

Deviation Details & Scope

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Comprehensive information about the specific cleaning issue, affected equipment, and potentially impacted batches.

Deviation Reference Number

Date of Deviation Occurrence

Time of Deviation Occurrence

Equipment ID/Name

Detailed Description of Deviation

Affected Product(s)/Batch(es)

Quantity Affected (if applicable)

Initial Assessment of Impact

Root Cause Analysis

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Investigation and documentation of the underlying reasons for the cleaning deviation.

Describe the observed cleaning failure (e.g., visual residue, analytical data).

Potential Contributing Factors (Select all that apply)

Detailed explanation of the investigation performed to identify the root cause.

Temperature during cleaning (if applicable)

Date of Cleaning Event

Root Cause Category (Select one)

Specific evidence supporting the identified root cause (e.g., analytical reports, observation logs).

Corrective Action Plan (CAP)

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Steps taken to correct the immediate deviation and prevent recurrence.

Detailed Description of Immediate Corrective Action Taken

Date Corrective Action Initiated

Time Corrective Action Initiated

Quantity of Cleaning Agent/Solution Used (if applicable)

Method of Cleaning (e.g., Manual, Automated)

Signature of Person Performing Corrective Action

Supporting Documentation (e.g., Photos, Cleaning Logs)

Preventative Action Plan (PAP)

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Proactive measures to eliminate the root cause and improve cleaning procedures.

Detailed Description of Preventative Action

Affected Cleaning Procedures to Revise

Frequency of Revised SOP Review (e.g., Quarterly)

Target Completion Date for Preventative Actions

Responsible Personnel Signature (PAP)

Training Required for Personnel?

Supporting Documentation (e.g., revised SOP)

Verification & Validation

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Confirmation that the corrective and preventative actions are effective and the equipment/process meets cleaning requirements.

Verification/Validation Start Date

Verification/Validation Start Time

Cleaning Cycle Time Verified (minutes)

Cleaning Temperature Verified (°C)

Concentration of Cleaning Agent Verified (%)

Cleaning Validation Method Used

Supporting Documentation (e.g., ATP reports, residue test results)

Validation Analyst Signature

Documentation Review & Approval

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Verification of complete and accurate record-keeping, including signatures and dates for all steps.

Document Review Date

Summary of Document Review Findings

Document Accuracy Assessment

Reviewer Signature

Reviewer Name (Printed)

Document Version Number

Approval Status

Batch Impact Assessment

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Evaluation of potential impact on product quality and patient safety, including potential recalls or retesting.

Summary of Potential Product Impact

Number of Potentially Affected Batches

Batch Status Review Required?

Affected Product Attributes (e.g., sterility, assay, impurities)

Date of Next Stability Testing (if applicable)

Recall Action Required?

Justification for Recall Decision (if applicable)

Closure and Sign-Off

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Formal closure of the investigation with responsible personnel sign-off indicating completion and approval.

Closure Date

Investigator Signature

Quality Assurance Reviewer Signature

Deviation ID/Reference Number

Summary of Findings & Conclusions

Deviation Status (Closed, Pending, Reopened)

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