Form · FRM-45
Calibration Interval Review Record
Evidence-based review and change of a calibration interval.
Purpose
Records the basis for the initial calibration interval of an item and every subsequent review, including the drift analysis, the method used (ILAC-G24 staircase / control chart / usage), the decision and the effect on uncertainty budgets, per SOP-33.
What it covers
- 1. Initial interval
- 2. Reviews
- 3. Extensions
How to complete it
- 1.Complete Section 1 when the item enters service.
- 2.Complete a row in Section 2 at each recalibration, at the annual review and after any out-of-tolerance finding, check failure, repair or change of use.
- 3.Attach the drift analysis (table or chart of calibrated values versus time with uncertainties).
- 4.Record extensions in Section 3 with the check data supporting them; extensions are never granted twice in succession.
Before you use it
- Replace every square-bracket token, starting with [LABORATORY NAME], [ADDRESS] and [EFFECTIVE DATE]. The full token list is in GD-01 Read Me First.
- Have the content technically reviewed against how your laboratory actually works, then approved by the responsible manager before it becomes a controlled document.
- Update the Word fields after editing so the table of contents and page numbers are correct: select all, then press F9.
- Record the document in your own document register and set its review date.
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