Root Cause Analysis A CAPA Workshop on Successful Failure Investigation

Root Cause Analysis

Berlin, Germany

Course No 20921

This course is part of the GMP Certification Programme "ECA Certified Quality Assurance Manager". Learn more.

 

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Speakers

Atiq Bawary, Byondis
Energy Kristina Hansen, Ferring
Tim Ohlrich, Gempex
Wolfgang Schmitt, Concept Heidelberg

Objectives

During this course, you will get to know the principles and discuss all relevant aspects to perform failure investigations to get to the true Root Cause of a problem. This is the key for efficient Event Management and CAPA Systems.

Background

Things will go wrong from time to time. In the world of pharmaceuticals, we need to ensure that we have robust processes and procedures in place to deal with such situations. When an unplanned event arises, it must be handled accordingly.

EudraLex Vol. 4, EU-GMP Guidelines, Chapter 1 (Pharmaceutical Quality System):
1.4 (xiv): “An appropriate level of root cause analysis should be applied during the investigation of deviations, suspected product defects and other problems.”

In any case a sound failure investigation is the key to identify appropriate actions and CAPAs. Here, understanding how to handle both human error- and non-human error-based non-conformances is crucial.

EudraLex Vol. 4, EU-GMP Guidelines, Chapter 1 (Pharmaceutical Quality System):
1.8: […] “The basic requirements of GMP are that: (vii) Any significant deviations are fully recorded, investigated with the objective of determining the root cause and appropriate corrective and preventive action implemented”

Root cause analysis (RCA) is a process that attempts to identify the exact cause of a problem, such as a deviation. Only by identifying the exact underlying fault is it possible to take the right action to solve the problem and prevent it from occurring again.

Target Group

This course is designed for all personnel involved in failure investigation/ Root Cause Analysis concerning events, deviations and CAPA activities in their company. It is addressed to persons from Quality Assurance and Control, Manufacturing and R&D.

Programme

Root Cause Analysis - why is it so important?
  • Regulatory Background
  • Examples on inspection findings and what to learn from them
  • Why is it so important?
  • What to do if a root cause cannot be found?
Excerpt from FDA Warning Letter
“…the investigation failed to establish a root cause and your quality unit failed to ensure the implementation of adequate corrective actions to prevent future recurrence.”

Presentation and Workshop: Using 5 Whys und Ishikawa
  • Short Introduction of the Methods
  • Strengths and weaknesses of each method
  • Typical mistakes in application
  • Workshop: Real Life Examples and Experiences
Interactive Session: Comparative Analyses
  • Identifying and documenting errors with worksheets
  • The need for a systematic Approach
  • The key for success: comparison of occurred deviations with available facts
Presentation and Workshop: Interacting Methods
  • Walk Through Analysis
  • Interview
  • Go See
When it’s human
  • Expectations on Humans
  • Why human error could not be a root cause
  • Blame culture vs. Root Cause
  • Error Culture
Human Error Related Deviations
  • The What
    - Top 10 Categories: FDA Warning letters (2021 -2022)
    - The Commonality
    - Undesirable behaviour…what is it?
  • The How
    - The KAP Model
    - Factor in the Social Element
  • The Recurrence
    - Human Error is NEVER a Root Cause
    - Blame it on the Culture
bRCA for Human Error Related Deviations (HErD)
  • Behavioural Root Cause Analysis Tool (3BMethod)
  • Theory behind 3BMethod
    - Informative Construct (brain)
    - Motivational Construct (beating heart)
    - Perceived Barriers Construct (brick)
  • Utilize the Solution
    - Sort the HErD - 3B Method
    - Practice in groups
RCA Completion
  • How to document a Root Cause Analysis
  • How to define the right actions based on the outcome

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