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FDA 21 CFR Part 11 :: QUARTZ PCI/CFR
FDA 21 CFR Part 11 for Digital Images
Automated Measurement of Semiconductor Features
Instrument Access Control and Scheduling
Remote Control for Microscopes
21 CFR Part 11 COMPLIANCE for MICROSCOPES
Digital Imaging Solutions for FDA 21 CFR Part 11
FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Compliant Software for Microscope Imaging
PC-Based SEMs
Analog SEMs
Other Imaging Instruments
Quartz PCI CFR
Quartz PCI/CFR is a special version of Quartz PCI designed to aid in compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulations.
Meeting the challenge of CFR 21 Part 11 compliance for microscopy
When microscope images are stored as digital files, they may be subject to the Food and Drug Administration’s 21 CFR Part 11 regulations concerning Electronic Records. Special 21 CFR Part 11 compliant software is required to manage your images according to the regulations.
Maintaining CFR compliance for your digital images is challenging. Unlike text documents, where it is a simple matter to compare old and new versions to determine how they have been changed, it is usually not possible, when looking at two versions of an image, to determine the processing steps that have led to the changed image. Therefore, specialized software is required to audit every processing step and to keep read-only copies of every predecessor version of each image.
Whether you use light or electron microscopes, Quartz PCI/CFR helps you meet this challenge. PCI/CFR acquires data directly from the instrument with no intervening file save step. Therefore, you are assured that the original, raw data has been captured from the instrument. After data capture, every processing and annotation operation that is carried out on the image is recorded in a secure audit trail. The raw data and each subsequent version of the image are saved in read-only, encrypted files so that you can always retrieve earlier versions of processed images and you can be sure they have not been tampered with. Members of your organization can apply digital signatures to the data. Finally, you can export your data as digitally signed, industry standard PDF files for regulatory submission or sharing with colleagues.
CFR 21 Part 11 Image Capture
Images are captured directly from light and electron microscopes. Packages are available for direct image transfer from PC-based SEMs or slow scan capture from other SEMs. For light microscopes, images can be acquired from video or digital still cameras.
Retention of Original Data
Original data transferred from the instrument is saved by the system prior to any changes by the operator. Thereafter, each version of the data is also stored as changes are made. It is always possible to retrieve predecessor versions of the data.
Users of Quartz PCI/CFR are required to authenticate using their user name and password before they can use the software. System administrators can assign rights (such as the ability to acquire data or the ability to digitally sign records) on a user-by-user basis or to groups of users. Users are required to re-authenticate after periods of inactivity and upon applying digital signatures to records.
21 CFR Part 11 Audit Trail
Every user action is retained in an audit trail which includes the date and time, user name, computer name and specific details of the action.
All data is encrypted to make unauthorized changes virtually impossible while, at the same time, digital signature technology makes tampering easily detectable.
21 CFR Part 11 Electronic Signatures
Images stored as electronic records can be digitally signed by authorized users. Signature information includes the name of the signer, the date and time of signature execution and the meaning of the signature, such as review, approval, responsibility or authorship. Applying a digital signature requires entry of two distinct identification components (user name and password). These signatures are embedded within their respective electronic records and cannot be excised from them.
Data can be exported as digitally signed PDF files and in other, standard image formats. These files can be readily copied, displayed or printed for inspection or review.
Helps You Comply with 21 CFR Part 11
A 21 CFR Part 11 compliant audit trail is maintained of all operations carried out on images by the user
All versions of image files are retained by the system. If the user saves a new version of an image, it is assigned a version number in sequence and does not overwrite the original data
Digital signatures can be applied to images
Data files are encrypted to discourage tampering and are protected using a "digest" to detect lampering
Access to the system is controlled and different user roles are supported
Digitally signed PDF files may be exported
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PCI Lab can import images from most PC-based SEMs.
PCI reads the magnification calibration information from files imported from instruments from most manufacturers, including:
You can make measurements right away with no calibration step required.
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Include images in reports
Easily retrieve historical data
Quartz PCI Slow-Scan adds high quality, digital imaging capability to any SEM or STEM.
PCI Lab acquires high-resolution, slow-scan images from SEM and STEM instruments from any manufacturer without interfering in any way with normal microscope operation.
The quality of PCI's SEM and STEM images is unsurpassed.
PCI can match the resolution of your microscope's scan generator up to 4,000 lines.
Image size is continuously variable up to the maximum size supported by the microscope.
PCI Lab can be programmed to match your microscope's aspect ratio exactly, ensuring that pixels are square and that measurements are accurate.
Quartz Imaging pioneered the use of passive capture for high resolution SEM imaging. The benefits of passive capture are now widely recognized.
All microscope controls remain fully operational even while acquiring an image.
The micron marker and other data are automatically acquired with the image.
Full advantage is taken of the instrument's own sophisticated filtering and scan generation electronics. The captured image is identical to the film output of the instrument.
PCI permits straightforward image capture from light microscopes with support for:
Color or monochrome images can be captured from any video source.
PCI displays a live video window on the computer display for easy focusing and adjustment of the image.
Digital Still Cameras/Scanners
PCI supports the popular TWAIN standard.Images can be acquired from most scanners and digital still cameras.
Direct to Digital Instruments
Software is available to facilitate the transfer of images from instruments, both Windows®-based and non-Windows®-based, that produce digital images directly, such as:
Quartz PCI Office is used for offline viewing, processing, measurement and analysis of images acquired with Quartz PCI Lab Packages. Quartz PCI Office includes all of the functionality of the Lab version, with the exception of image acquisition.
Features of PCI Office include:
while maintaining the CFR 21 Part 11 compliant audit trail.
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