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- Document Control Workflow with lifecycle stages
- Document Numbering System with format and category codes
- Approval and Review Process with comment disposition
- Change Control Process with classification criteria
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- Create document-control-procedures.md (~400 lines):
- Document numbering format and workflow
- Lifecycle stages and transitions
- Review and approval matrix
- Change control classification and impact assessment
- Distribution methods and access control
- Record retention periods and disposal
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- Create document_validator.py (~450 lines):
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- Date validation (effective, review due)
- Approval requirements checking
- Change history completeness
- 21 CFR Part 11 controls validation
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Co-authored-by: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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# Document Control Procedures
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Implementation guide for ISO 13485-compliant document control systems.
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## Table of Contents
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- [Document Numbering System](#document-numbering-system)
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- [Document Lifecycle](#document-lifecycle)
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- [Review and Approval Workflow](#review-and-approval-workflow)
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- [Change Control Process](#change-control-process)
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- [Distribution and Access Control](#distribution-and-access-control)
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- [Record Retention](#record-retention)
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## Document Numbering System
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### Numbering Format
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Standard format: `[PREFIX]-[CATEGORY]-[SEQUENCE]-[REVISION]`
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| Component | Format | Example | Description |
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|-----------|--------|---------|-------------|
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| PREFIX | 2-3 letters | SOP, WI, TF | Document type identifier |
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| CATEGORY | 2-3 digits | 01, 02, 10 | Functional area code |
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| SEQUENCE | 3-4 digits | 001, 0001 | Sequential number within category |
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| REVISION | Letter or number | A, 01 | Revision indicator |
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### Document Type Prefixes
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| Prefix | Document Type | Description |
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|--------|---------------|-------------|
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| QM | Quality Manual | Top-level QMS description |
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| SOP | Standard Operating Procedure | Process procedures |
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| WI | Work Instruction | Task-level instructions |
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| TF | Template/Form | Controlled forms and templates |
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| POL | Policy | Policy statements |
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| SPEC | Specification | Product/process specifications |
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| PLN | Plan | Project and quality plans |
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| RPT | Report | Technical and quality reports |
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### Category Codes
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| Code | Functional Area | Examples |
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|------|-----------------|----------|
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| 01 | Quality Management | QMS procedures, audits |
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| 02 | Document Control | This area |
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| 03 | Human Resources | Training, competency |
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| 04 | Design & Development | Design control |
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| 05 | Purchasing | Supplier management |
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| 06 | Production | Manufacturing |
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| 07 | Quality Control | Inspection, testing |
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| 08 | CAPA | Corrective/preventive actions |
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| 09 | Risk Management | ISO 14971 processes |
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| 10 | Regulatory Affairs | Submissions, compliance |
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### Numbering Workflow
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1. Author requests document number from Document Control
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2. Document Control verifies category and assigns next sequence number
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3. Document number recorded in Document Master List
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4. Author creates document using assigned number
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5. **Validation:** Number format matches standard; no duplicates exist
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## Document Lifecycle
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### Lifecycle Stages
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```
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DRAFT → REVIEW → APPROVED → EFFECTIVE → SUPERSEDED → OBSOLETE
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│ │ │ │ │ │
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│ │ │ │ │ └── Archived/Destroyed
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│ │ │ │ └── New revision effective
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│ │ │ └── Training complete, distribution done
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│ │ └── All approvals obtained
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│ └── Under review/revision
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└── Initial creation
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```
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### Stage Definitions
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| Stage | Definition | Actions Required |
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|-------|------------|------------------|
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| Draft | Document under creation or revision | Author editing, not for use |
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| Review | Circulated for review and comment | Reviewers provide feedback |
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| Approved | All required signatures obtained | Ready for training/distribution |
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| Effective | Training complete, document released | Available for use |
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| Superseded | Replaced by newer revision | Remove from active use |
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| Obsolete | No longer applicable | Archive per retention schedule |
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### Document Status Indicators
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| Status | Indicator | Location |
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|--------|-----------|----------|
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| Draft | "DRAFT" watermark | Header or footer |
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| Approved | Approval signatures with dates | Signature page |
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| Effective | Effective date | Header |
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| Obsolete | "OBSOLETE" stamp | Across all pages |
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## Review and Approval Workflow
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### Document Review Workflow
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1. Author completes document draft
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2. Author submits for review via DMS or routing form
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3. Reviewers assigned based on document type and content
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4. Reviewers provide comments within review period (typically 5-10 business days)
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5. Author addresses comments and documents responses
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6. Author resubmits for approval
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7. Approvers sign and date
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8. **Validation:** All required reviewers completed; all comments addressed
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### Required Reviewers by Document Type
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| Document Type | Required Reviewers | Required Approvers |
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| SOP | Process Owner, QA | QA Manager, Process Owner |
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| WI | Area Supervisor, QA | Area Manager |
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| SPEC | Engineering, QA | Engineering Manager, QA |
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| TF | Process Owner | QA |
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| POL | Department Heads | Management Representative |
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| Design Documents | Design Team, QA | Design Control Authority |
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### Approval Matrix
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APPROVAL AUTHORITY MATRIX
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Document Level 1 (Policy): CEO or delegate + QA Manager
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Document Level 2 (SOP): Department Manager + QA Manager
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Document Level 3 (WI/TF): Area Supervisor + QA Representative
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Regulatory Submissions: RA Manager + QA Manager + Technical Expert
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Design Documents: Design Authority + QA Manager
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### Review Comment Template
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REVIEW COMMENT LOG
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Document: [Document Number and Title]
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Reviewer: [Name, Role]
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Review Date: [Date]
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| Section | Line/Para | Comment | Disposition | Response |
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|---------|-----------|---------|-------------|----------|
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| [Ref] | [Location] | [Issue/suggestion] | Accept/Reject/Modify | [Explanation] |
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```
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## Change Control Process
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### Change Request Workflow
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1. Identify need for document change
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2. Complete Change Request Form (CRF)
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3. Submit CRF to Document Control
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4. Document Control assigns change number
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5. Route to reviewers for impact assessment
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6. Obtain approvals based on change classification
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7. Author implements approved changes
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8. **Validation:** Changes match approved scope; version number incremented
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### Change Classification
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| Class | Definition | Approval Level | Examples |
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| Administrative | No impact on content meaning | Document Control | Typos, formatting, references |
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| Minor | Limited content change, no process impact | Process Owner + QA | Clarifications, minor additions |
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| Major | Significant content change, process impact | Full review cycle | New requirements, process changes |
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| Emergency | Urgent change required for safety/compliance | Expedited approval + retrospective review | Safety issues, regulatory mandates |
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### Change Impact Assessment
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| Impact Area | Assessment Questions |
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| Training | Does change require retraining? Who? |
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| Equipment | Does change affect equipment or systems? |
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| Validation | Does change require revalidation? |
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| Regulatory | Does change affect regulatory filings? |
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| Other Documents | Which related documents need updating? |
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| Records | What records are affected? |
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### Version Control Rules
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| Change Type | Version Increment | Example |
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| Major revision | Increment revision number | Rev 01 → Rev 02 |
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| Minor revision | Increment sub-revision | Rev 01 → Rev 01.1 |
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| Administrative | No version change (or sub-increment) | Rev 01 → Rev 01a |
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| Draft iterations | Use draft version | Draft 1, Draft 2 |
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### Change History Template
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DOCUMENT CHANGE HISTORY
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| Revision | Date | Description of Change | Author | Approver |
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|----------|------|----------------------|--------|----------|
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| 01 | YYYY-MM-DD | Initial release | [Name] | [Name] |
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| 02 | YYYY-MM-DD | [Change description] | [Name] | [Name] |
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```
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## Distribution and Access Control
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### Distribution Methods
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| Method | Use Case | Control Mechanism |
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| Electronic (DMS) | Primary method | Access permissions |
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| Controlled Print | Manufacturing floor | Signature log |
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| Uncontrolled Copy | External distribution | Watermark "UNCONTROLLED" |
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| Reference Copy | Training/archive | Watermark "REFERENCE ONLY" |
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### Access Permission Levels
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| Level | Permissions | Typical Roles |
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| Read | View documents only | General users |
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| Print | View and print controlled copies | Area supervisors |
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| Review | View, print, add comments | Reviewers |
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| Author | Create, edit drafts | Document authors |
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| Approve | Approve documents | Approvers |
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| Admin | Full system access | Document Control |
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### Controlled Print Log
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CONTROLLED PRINT LOG
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Document: [Document Number]
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Revision: [Revision Number]
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| Copy # | Location | Issued To | Date Issued | Date Returned | Signature |
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|--------|----------|-----------|-------------|---------------|-----------|
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| 001 | Production Area 1 | [Name] | [Date] | [Date] | [Sig] |
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| 002 | QC Lab | [Name] | [Date] | [Date] | [Sig] |
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### Obsolete Document Control
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1. Mark document as "OBSOLETE" in DMS
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2. Notify copy holders of obsolescence
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3. Collect and destroy controlled prints
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4. Update Document Master List
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5. Archive master copy per retention schedule
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6. **Validation:** No obsolete copies remain in active use areas
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## Record Retention
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### Retention Periods
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| Record Type | Retention Period | Basis |
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| Device Master Record (DMR) | Life of device + 2 years | 21 CFR 820.181 |
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| Device History Record (DHR) | Life of device + 2 years | 21 CFR 820.184 |
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| Design History File (DHF) | Life of device + 2 years | 21 CFR 820.30 |
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| Quality Records | 2 years beyond device discontinuation | ISO 13485 |
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| Training Records | Duration of employment + 3 years | Best practice |
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| Audit Records | 7 years | Best practice |
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| Complaint Records | Life of device + 2 years | 21 CFR 820.198 |
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| CAPA Records | 7 years | Best practice |
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| Calibration Records | 2 years beyond equipment disposal | Best practice |
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| Supplier Records | Life of relationship + 3 years | Best practice |
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### Archive Requirements
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| Requirement | Specification |
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| Storage Conditions | Temperature 15-25°C, RH 30-60% |
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| Access Control | Restricted to authorized personnel |
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| Indexing | Searchable by document number, date, type |
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| Media | Original format or validated conversion |
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| Backup | Offsite backup for electronic records |
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| Integrity Checks | Periodic verification of record legibility |
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### Disposal Procedure
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1. Verify retention period has expired
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2. Check for legal holds or ongoing litigation
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3. Obtain disposal authorization
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4. Execute secure destruction (shred paper, wipe electronic)
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5. Document disposal in Disposal Log
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6. **Validation:** No premature disposal; disposal documented
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### Disposal Log Template
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RECORD DISPOSAL LOG
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| Document/Record ID | Description | Retention Expired | Disposal Date | Method | Witness |
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| [ID] | [Description] | [Date] | [Date] | Shred/Wipe | [Name] |
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## Document Master List
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### Master List Content
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| Field | Description | Required |
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| Document Number | Unique identifier | Yes |
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| Title | Document title | Yes |
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| Current Revision | Active revision number | Yes |
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| Effective Date | Date document became effective | Yes |
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| Status | Draft/Effective/Obsolete | Yes |
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| Process Owner | Responsible party | Yes |
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| Review Date | Next scheduled review | Yes |
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| Category | Functional area | Yes |
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| Storage Location | Physical or electronic location | Yes |
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### Master List Maintenance
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- Update within 24 hours of document status change
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- Review quarterly for accuracy
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- Audit annually for completeness
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- Archive historical versions
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### Sample Master List Entry
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```
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| Doc # | Title | Rev | Eff Date | Status | Owner | Review Date |
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| SOP-02-001 | Document Control | 03 | 2024-01-15 | Effective | QA Mgr | 2025-01-15 |
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| WI-06-012 | Assembly Line Setup | 02 | 2024-03-01 | Effective | Prod Mgr | 2025-03-01 |
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