Risk-Based Approach
This document summarizes key points from a public meeting focused on the risk-based evaluation of electronic record systems as per Part 11 regulations. It emphasizes defining the electronic records applicable to Part 11, the difficulties of risk assessment in relation to human safety, and the importance of integrating risk management within quality management systems. Additionally, it outlines the necessity of evaluating the relationship between electronic records and human safety, using techniques like Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Risk-Based Approach
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Risk-Based Approach Scott M Revolinski Washington Safety Management Solutions Carolyn Apperson-Hansen Cleveland Clinic Foundation Part 11 Public Meeting
Major Points • Use of risk based evaluation of electronic records systems • Defining which electronic records are Part 11 electronic records Part 11 Public Meeting
Major Points • Use of risk based evaluation of electronic records systems • Defining which electronic records are Part 11 electronic records Part 11 Public Meeting
Existing Risk Guidance • Use of COTS software in medical devices Part 11 Public Meeting
Existing Risk Guidance • COTS software in medical devices guide: • Basic Validation Documentation • Residual Risk Discussion Part 11 Public Meeting
Risk Assessment Difficulties • Most electronic records cannot be easily related to human safety categories: • major, moderate, minor • Failure probability for software cannot be defined Part 11 Public Meeting
General Risk Guide (draft) • Risk Management as an Integral Part of the Quality Management System, SG3 / N15R6 (draft) • Using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FEMA) techniques leads to a risk index. This is used to categorize the significance of various hazards Part 11 Public Meeting
What’s Missing • Relationship between electronic records and human safety • Evaluation of electronic record hazard probabilities and consequences • Basis for judging robustness of risk mitigation controls Part 11 Public Meeting
Systems Approach • Evaluate association between product quality / human safety and System under consideration • Examine electronic records use within System • Identify electronic record security and integrity hazard scenarios • Establish multiple layers of risk mitigation controls commensurate with hazard probability and consequences Part 11 Public Meeting
Risk Assessment Summary • In re-evaluating the risk-based approach to Part 11 requirements consider providing: • an approach to estimate the relationship between electronic records and human safety (e.g., FMEA – Systems Approach) • types of risk mitigation controls (e.g., layers of procedural and / or physical barriers) • basis for accepting residual risk Part 11 Public Meeting
Major Points • Use of risk based evaluation of electronic records systems • Defining which electronic records are Part 11 electronic records Part 11 Public Meeting
Existing Application Guidance • Scope and Application Guide for Part 11 Part 11 Public Meeting
Application Difficulties • Most predicate rules were written before use of computers for records management • Predicate rule requirements for Part 11 issues aren’t addressed • Few electronic records have direct links to product quality or human safety yet Part 11 application is anticipated Part 11 Public Meeting
Risk-Based Systems Approach • Business risk is the inappropriate use of narrow Part 11 scope • Systems approach to determine use of electronic records and potential regulatory impacts • Justification documentation Part 11 Public Meeting
Application Summary • In re-evaluating the scope of Part 11 application consider providing: • some examples of when electronic records could be considered Part 11 records and when they are not (when not specifically identified in the predicate rules) • basis for deciding what is significant to product quality / human safety Part 11 Public Meeting
Scott Revolinski Washington Safety Management Solutions 2131 S. Centennial Avenue Aiken, SC 29803 s.revolinski@wxsms.com 803-502-9678 Carolyn Apperson-Hansen Cleveland Clinic Foundation 9500 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44195 capperso@bio.ri.ccf.org 216-445-3618 Contact Information Part 11 Public Meeting