Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) Service

Ensure your newly installed or relocated equipment meets validation requirements with STERIS Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) Services. Our comprehensive approach ensures compliance while streamlining your validation program. We execute equipment-specific protocols through a structured, four-phase process:

Phase 1: Documentation Preparation

• Development of equipment-specific test protocols
• Verification of qualified testing personnel
• Review of site and utility requirements  

Phase 2: Installation Qualification (IQ)

• Verification of equipment specifications and components
• Confirmation of proper utility connections and installation
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable calibration validation

Phase 3: Operational Qualification (OQ)

• Verification of operational parameters and cycles  
• Testing of control systems and safety features
• Validation of critical systems including alarms, inputs, outputs, abort functions and more

Phase 4: Documentation Delivery

• Executed IQ/OQ protocols with test results
• Comprehensive calibration documentation
• Equipment technical specifications and data
• Signed IQ/OQ certificates of completion