What are the guidelines for autoclave re-Validation?

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Dear Experts, What are the guidelines that clarify the frequency and number of cycles required for re-Validation of equipment? For example, during re-qualification of the autoclave should each cycle be repeated 3 times (empty, minimum and maximum loads)? Or is it based on risk assessment by choosing the maximum loads only? (On initial qualification each cycle was performed 3 times consecutively). Also for depyrogenation tunnels, should the runs be repeated 3 times? Thank you

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Question regarding classification of passthroughs and laminar flow hoods

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Can we provide the grades of pass box and lafs in on critical area with respect to material movement ? For example if a pass box installed between grade c and grade d environment can be designated as grade b? Similarly laf installed in grade c area can be designated as grade c? If yes what woukd be the viable and non viable limits to be applied?

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Ability to manage the release of the software/device exactly with the support mechanisms

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I have been working with an academic team of global R & D partners on TECH DOC, Product Support, Training, and Learning/Development solutions. One item on the hot list is the ability to manage the release of the software/device exactly with the support mechanisms such as the KB, the release notes, and the manual/quick start guide. Across several sectors, this issue seems to exist. How do I save the most time, yet not overwork the team, and remain as precise as possible without creating confusion for the internal teams/external teams? Any product manager, project managers, or other TECH DOC specialists care to share how to provide precision across the different LOBs in a global environment where time zones matter?

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