General The manufacturer shall establish documented procedures for traceability. Such procedures shall define the extent of product traceability and the records required. Where traceability is a requirement, the manufacturer shall control and record the unique identification of the product. Note: Configuration management is a means by which identification and traceability can be maintained.

7.5.1.1 General requirements The manufacturer shall plan and carry out production and service provision under controlled conditions. Controlled conditions shall include, as applicable:— (a) the availability of information that describes the characteristics of the product; (b) the availability of documented procedures, documented requirements, work instructions; and reference materials and refere ...

The manufacturer shall establish arrangements for these processes including, as applicable:— (a) defined criteria for review and approval of the processes; (b) approval of equipment and qualification of personnel; (c) use of specific methods and procedures; (d) requirements for records; and (e) revalidation. The manufacturer shall establish documented procedures for the validation of the applicati ...

Records of validation shall be maintained. 7.5.2.2 Particular requirements for sterile medical devices The manufacturer shall establish documented procedures for the validation of sterilization processes. Sterilization processes shall be validated prior to initial use. The records of validation of each sterilization process shall be maintained. 7.5.3 Identification and traceability: