Validation
Validation is a requirement of the ISO13485 standard, this process is used to validate the performance of a new or changed piece of equipment is in control and meets the specification of the equipment. A validation is also required for vital manufacturing processes that can't be verified by measurment. Tii-Medical will:
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Evaluate processes to determine if a Validation is required.
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Create or revise the validation procedure.
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A validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) will be performed on any manufacturing operation that can not be verified by measurement
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A validation report summarizing pass/fail will be generated
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The validation will be reviewed with management to show the process or equipment passes validation.
Six Sigma
Six Sigma is a tool used to track a part or process that is out of control and determine the root cause of the process and bring back into control. DMAIC- Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control is a process used to define a problem and bring it back into control. Tii-Medical will:
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Meet with management to determine if a problem really exists and if Six Sigma is really required.
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Evaluate by Six Sigma the out of control part or process.
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Review with management the findings and suggest a solution to control the part or process.
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Make changes to the process
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Review with management to show control of the part and/or the process.
CAPA
Corrective Action/Preventative Action process is improvements to an organization's processes taken to eliminate causes of non-conformities or other undesirable situations: customer complaint, internal audit, ongoing issue within the organization or personnel makes a recommendation of an issue or idea. Tii-Medical will:
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Evaluate the current CAPA system and procedure to determine the organizations process meets the requirement.
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Meet with management to generate the CAPA and create an action plan if required.
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After data has been gathered for the CAPA response, the findings will be documented.
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If at that time all items within the CAPA has been satisfied it will be closed.
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Close out the CAPA and close out procedures.
Set-up Reduction
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Set-up reduction is beneficial to the organization by reducing the number of steps used to set-up and run a specific operation. Set-up reduction will save the organizaion 25-50% time on their set-ups.
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Evaluate the current process in its original state
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Kizan the area to reduce unnecessary clutter
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Determine the tools required for the operation
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Re-evaluate the process to determine time savings
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Summarize changes and document the changes made and the benefits of the time saved
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Review with management and personnel to inform them of the benefits of time saved.
Swiss-Machine Guidance/Training
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Swiss machining is a machining process that combines turning and milling into one machine. There is usually a secondary spindle that runs in conjunction with the main to pick off or stabilize the part during the machining operation. The benefits to swiss machining over conventional mill/turn is combining milling and turning into one operation, a guide bushing makes cutting tools at main spindle preventing deflection and tool wear giving a better surface finish and achieving faster cycle times. The sub spindle can also work independently to the main making 2 machines in one. Tii-Medical will:
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Train personnel on time saving ways to set-up a Swiss.
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Train personnel on how swiss machining reduce operations
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Unlock untapped potential by integrating both spindles
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Share program examples and other time saving advice
Medical Manufacturing Guidance/Training
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Medical Manufacturing is a process of machining a single level part to manufacturing a multi level instrument to make up the medical device. Heat treat, polish, lasermark, weld,passivation and assembly are all key components required to build a medical device. Traceability of material and processes as well as outside service processes all must be performed and controlled to build a medical device.
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Meet with management and team to determine the level of guidance and training required.
Guide and train personnel of the organization in the processes and procedures of device manufacturing
Assist in the processing and traceability of medical device manufacturing.