QATrax barcode labels and ISO 17025 Equipment Requirements

QATrax is testing lab management software specifically designed for discrete manufacturers’ testing environments. QATrax provides a built-in work request and work order workflow to address process requirements. QATrax integrates equipment and technicians in the test schedule, which drives the record-keeping required for ISO 17025.

QATrax LIMS helps users stay on top of the labs' compliance needs. ISO 17025 Clause 6.4.8 requires all equipment requiring calibration with a defined period of validity to be labeled; QATrax provides these labels for equipment and units under test that include barcodes for easy scanning capabilities6.4.13 Records shall be retained for equipment which can influence laboratory activities. The records shall include the following, where applicable:

  1. the identity of equipment
  2. the manufacturer's name, type identification, and serial number or other unique identification
  3. evidence of verification that equipment conforms with specified requirements
  4. the current location
  5. calibration dates, results of all calibrations, adjustments, acceptance criteria, and the due date of the next calibration or the calibration interval;
  6. documentation of reference materials, results, acceptance criteria, relevant dates and the period of validity;
  7. the maintenance plan and maintenance carried out to date, where relevant to the performance of the equipment
  8. details of any damage, malfunction, modification to or repair to of the equipment.

QATrax records equipment information, status log, all Work associated and stores it in one place making easier to manage. TEI information Fields include id, type, manufacturer, Serial # and more Abilities to attachm certificates and all other evidence of verification. Location, Calibration Dates, Date of Next calibration, Calibration Cycle, Certification Attachments, non-testing events, Attachments, photos.

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