DOXPUB 09-0241-SOP

Summary:

Provides procedures for preserving and maintaining pure viable microorganism cultures, and reviving and preparing inoculum from preserved isolate cultures for use in microbiological testing. Applies to environmental isolates that are recovered from microbiological testing including environmental monitoring, personnel monitoring, water testing, and product testing. Also applies to derived ATCC (American Type Culture Collection) strains purchased from approved vendors when fresh inoculum preparations are desired. Covers preservation, revival of cultures, maintenance, and inoculum preparation.

Included Sections:

Purpose, Scope, Responsibility, References and Applicable Documents, Materials and Equipment, Health and Safety Considerations, Documentation Requirements, and Procedures

Included Attachments/Appendices:

Current Preserved Stock Culture Logsheet, Stock Culture Use and Maintenance, Inoculum Preparation Worksheet

About This Document:

This is not a generic template, it's a 6-page procedure that was actually created and used in the Quality Control operations of a FDA-regulated establishment. The company-specific information (names, addresses, some images, proprietary product information, etc.) has been redacted but the content and format have been largely preserved.

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Who Will Benefit:

• Quality Assurance Managers
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