Installation Qualification (IQ)
IQ is the pre-installation detail of the equipment, its component parts and its location onsite. Its main aim is to identify if the autoclave is fit for its specific purpose and to prove and certify that it can perform its intended function to the expected and required standard.
Operational Qualification (OQ)
Once the autoclave has been installed, an Operational Qualification can be performed to verify that the equipment functions according to the specifications. The Technician is able to verify the performance criteria of the unit as outlined in the OQ Protocol and confirm the instrument satisfies its agreed metrics.