by 1.0 OBJECTIVE:
This SOP describes the procedure for operation for laminar air flow bench.
2.0 SCOPE:
This SOP is applicable to the procedure for operation for laminar air flow bench .
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY:
Microbiologist
4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY:
QC Manager.
5.0 PROCEDURE:
5.1 Operation Procedure:
- Entry in microbiology (LAF Room) as per SOP.
- Main switch ON of the instrument.
- Switch ON of the CFL button.
- Start the motor / air of LAF 30 minutes before start the test.
- Check the pressure differential by use pressure gauge after switch ON the motor, pressure differential should be not less than 12 mm of water, note down the pressure differential .
- Switch ON the UV light before 30 minutes starts the test; during start the analysis / test switch OFF the UV light.
- Switch OFF the motor after replaces the testing materials in pass box from LAF.
- Switch OFF the CFL & then switch OFF the instrument.
- Exit from microbiology (LAF Room) as per SOP .
5.2 Cleaning Procedure:
- After end of the test cleaned the laminar air flow bench with 70% IPA.
- Maintain the sanitation on the laminar air flow bench .
5.3 Precautions:
- UV light should be OFF during the cleaning & testing on LAF Bench.
- If pressure is observed less than 12 mm of water, inform the microbiology in-charge.
- Affix the label of “Under Maintenance” label.
6.0 TRAINING:
Trainer : Manager – Quality Control
Trainees : Staff of the microbiology departments
7.0 DISTRIBUTION:
Master Copy : QA Department
Controlled Copy : Microbiology Department
Display Copy : Microbiology Department (If Required)
8.0 ATTACHMENTS:
| Sr. No. | Title |
| 01. | Usage Record of Laminar Air Flow Bench |
| 02. | Cleaning Record of Laminar Air Flow Bench |
9.0 REFERENCES:
In-House
10.0 ABBREVIATIONS:
| Abbreviations | Extended Form |
| SOP | Standard Operating Procedure |
| NA | Not Applicable |
| MB | Microbiology |
| Sr. No. | Serial Number |
| QA | Quality Assurance |
| DEPT. | Department |
| IPA | Isopropyl Alcohol |
| % | Percentage |
11.0 REVISION HISTORY OF CHANGE:
| Sr. No. | Date | Revision Details | Revision No. |
| 01 | ………… | NEW SOP | 00 |
