GxP Validation Package – Sample Lifecycle FSM Platform
Complete Regulatory Compliance Bundle
Executive Summary
This package provides a production-ready GxP validation framework for the Sample Lifecycle Orchestration Platform (FSM + React Flow UI + Zustand store + Kafka audit). It includes:
- Risk Assessment Matrix – 8 identified risks with mitigations (residual: Low–Very Low)
- 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance Checklist – 13/13 sections addressed; ~70% implemented
- CSV Master Plan – Complete IQ/OQ/PQ roadmap per GAMP 5
- Requirements Traceability Matrix – 15 URS requirements → 100% coverage (Design → OQ → PQ)
All documents align with FDA guidance, GAMP 5, EU GMP Annex 11/15, and ICH Q9 quality risk management principles.
1. Risk Assessment Matrix Summary
| Risk ID | Component | Severity | Probability | Residual Risk | Mitigation Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-001 | FSM State Transitions | Critical | Low | Low | XState enforcement + OQ-02 test |
| R-002 | Quarantine/Rejection Logic | Critical | Low | Low | DSL annotations + OQ-04 test |
| R-003 | Audit Trail / History | Critical | Medium | Low | Kafka immutable log + OQ-06 test |
| R-004 | UI State Display | Major | Low | Very Low | React Flow binding + E2E test |
| R-005 | Build/Deployment | Critical | Low | Very Low | IQ checklist + version control |
| R-006 | Parallel/Concurrent Use | Critical | Low | Low | Store isolation + concurrency tests |
| R-007 | GxP Annotation Accuracy | Major | Medium | Low | Change control + SOP reconciliation |
| R-008 | Test Coverage | Major | Low | Very Low | 80% threshold enforced |
Outcome: All risks have low-to-very-low residual risk; strong design and testing controls in place.
2. 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance Status
| Part 11 Section | Item | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 – General Requirements | Authentication + Accessibility | Implemented | IQ + OQ-05 |
| 200 – Electronic Records | Record creation, integrity, meaning | Implemented | Kafka + OQ-06 |
| 300 – Signatures | Electronic signature capture | In Design | Approval workflow + OQ |
| 400 – Audit Trails | Complete audit trail (who, what, when, why) | Implemented | OQ-06 + PQ |
| 500 – System Validation | IQ/OQ/PQ protocols + documentation | In Progress | This package |
| 610 – General Controls | Role-based access | In Design | RBAC matrix |
| 620 – Authority Checks | Role verification for critical actions | In Design | OQ-05 test |
| 630 – Device Controls | HTTPS/TLS security | Implemented | IQ + cybersecurity |
| 650 – Closed Systems | Authenticity + integrity (immutability) | Implemented | OQ-06 test |
Summary: 70% operational; 30% in design/UAT. Ready for IQ/OQ/PQ qualification.
3. CSV Master Plan – IQ/OQ/PQ Roadmap
Installation Qualification (IQ)
Scope: Infrastructure, build, deployment, configuration
Duration: 3–5 business days
Success Criteria:
- Environment baseline documented (OS, Node.js, Kafka version)
- Build artifacts checksummed and version-controlled
- FSM DSL deployed and GxP annotations recorded
- Kafka topics created with retention policies
- Deliverable: IQ Protocol + Signed IQ Report
Operational Qualification (OQ)
Scope: Functional behavior of FSM, store, UI, audit trail
Duration: 1–2 weeks
6 Major Test Cases:
- OQ-01: FSM structural integrity (no invalid transitions)
- OQ-02: Happy path (Received → Disposed via 11-event sequence)
- OQ-03: Rejection path (manifest failure → final state)
- OQ-04: Quarantine + NC investigation (reprocess/dispose)
- OQ-05: UI/FSM consistency (React Flow + Cypress E2E)
- OQ-06: Audit trail completeness (history array + Kafka)
Coverage: ≥80% code coverage; 100% test pass rate
Deliverable: OQ Protocol + Test Scripts + Signed OQ Report
Performance Qualification (PQ)
Scope: Realistic workflows with representative data
Duration: 1 week execution + 1 week analysis
3 Major Scenarios:
- PQ-01: Routine batch (100 samples through happy path)
- PQ-02: Error-rich mix (50 samples: rejected, QC fail, data invalid)
- PQ-03: Stability over time (nightly regression tests)
Success Criteria: 100% correct final dispositions; audit trail complete; no FSM errors
Deliverable: PQ Protocol + Test Data + Signed PQ Report
4. Requirements Traceability Matrix (URS → PQ)
15 URS requirements fully traced through design → OQ → PQ:
State Transitions (URS-001 to URS-009)
- URS-001: Received → InWarehouse
- Design: FSM DSL transition on MANIFEST_VERIFIED_OK
- OQ: OQ-02 happy path test
- PQ: PQ-01 validates 100 samples
- URS-002: Received → Rejected (final)
- Design: FSM DSL isFinal flag
- OQ: OQ-03 rejection test
- PQ: PQ-02 validates 10 rejected samples
- URS-003 to URS-005: Quarantine + NC routing
- Design: Quarantined state + NC events
- OQ: OQ-04 quarantine & reprocessing tests
- PQ: PQ-02 validates 30 quarantine scenarios
- URS-006 to URS-009: Review → Reported → Archived → Disposed
- Design: Review/approval/archive states
- OQ: OQ-02 happy path
- PQ: PQ-01 validates 100 samples through final states
UI & Audit (URS-010 to URS-015)
- URS-010: Current state display
- OQ-05: Cypress E2E test
- PQ: UI tested for 150 samples
- URS-011: GxP annotations visible
- OQ-05: Node detail panel verification
- PQ: Operator manual review
- URS-012 to URS-013: Immutable audit trail
- OQ-06: Vitest immutability + schema validation
- PQ: 1200–1800 events logged in Kafka
- URS-014 to URS-015: FSM enforcement + RBAC
- OQ-01/05: State guard validation
- PQ: Invalid transition rejection + role-based button visibility
Coverage Gap: 0 (100% traceability: all URS → Design → OQ → PQ)
5. Recommended Implementation Timeline
| Phase | Duration | Key Activities | Deliverables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-IQ | 2 weeks | Finalize FS/DS, prepare test environment | FS/DS approved; test harness ready |
| IQ | 1 week | Install, configure, baseline environment | IQ Report (signed) |
| OQ | 2 weeks | Execute 6 OQ test cases; achieve ≥80% coverage | OQ Report + Coverage report (signed) |
| PQ | 2 weeks | Run 3 PQ scenarios (100+50 samples); audit trail review | PQ Report (signed) |
| Handover | 1 week | Training, support SOP, validation summary | Training docs + support SOP |
| Total | 8 weeks | End-to-end validation | System ready for GxP use |
6. Governance & Change Control
Post-Validation
- Validation Summary Report issued (high-level pass/fail + key findings)
- System declared "Validated" and approved for production use
- Support SOP and training documentation finalized
Ongoing
- Risk Review: Quarterly with stakeholders
- Regression Testing: Nightly CI runs full OQ + subset of PQ tests
- Change Control: Any FSM state/transition change → OQ re-test required
- Annual Audit: SOP references reconciled against FSM DSL
7. Key Compliance Artifacts (To Be Prepared)
| Document | Scope | Owner | Target Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| URS-SYS-001 | User Requirements | Business Analyst | Q1 2026 |
| FS-SYS-001 / DS-SYS-001 | Functional + Design Spec | Architect | Q1 2026 |
| IQ-PROTO-001 | IQ Protocol | QA Lead | Q1 2026 |
| IQ-REPORT-001 | IQ Report (signed) | System Owner + QA | Q1 2026 |
| OQ-PROTO-001 | OQ Protocol | QA Lead | Q1 2026 |
| OQ-REPORT-001 | OQ Report (signed) | QA Lead + Dev Lead | Q1 2026 |
| PQ-PROTO-001 | PQ Protocol | QA Lead | Q1 2026 |
| PQ-REPORT-001 | PQ Report (signed) | QA Lead + Lab Manager | Q1 2026 |
| Risk-Assessment-001 | Risk Matrix + Mitigations | Risk Manager | Q1 2026 |
| RTM-001 | Requirements Traceability | QA Lead | Q1 2026 |
| CSV-Master-Plan | This document | QA Lead | Q1 2026 |
| Validation-Summary | Post-PQ approval | System Owner | Q2 2026 |
8. FAQ & Regulatory Alignment
Q: How does this compare to FDA vs EU-GMP expectations?
A: Both expect the same core: DQ → IQ → OQ → PQ with traceability. FDA uses "software validation" language; EU GMP uses "qualification" in Annex 15. Risk-based approach per ICH Q9 satisfies both.
Q: Is the test coverage (80%) sufficient?
A: Yes, for a GAMP 5 Category 4–5 system. Risk-based: high-risk FSM paths get 95%+ coverage; low-risk utility code can be lower. OQ success criteria = 100% test pass, not just coverage %. Coverage report alone doesn't prove validation.
Q: What if we find a defect during OQ?
A: Document as a deviation in the OQ Report. Assess impact (critical → stop; minor → log for next release). Fix in code, re-test affected OQ cases, document justification in OQ Report. All deviations must be approved by QA + System Owner.
Q: Can we reuse this validation for a similar system?
A: Not directly, but the structure (Risk → IQ/OQ/PQ → RTM) is reusable. Each system needs its own URS/FS/design/test scripts specific to that system's requirements.
9. References
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FDA Guidance:
- General Principles of Software Validation (2002) – [web:124]
- 21 CFR Part 11 – Electronic Records; Electronic Signatures
- Process Validation Guidance (2011) – [web:126]
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GAMP 5 & Industry Standards:
- GAMP 5, 2nd Edition – Good Automated Manufacturing Practice
- ICH Q9 – Quality Risk Management
- EU GMP Annex 11 & 15 – Computerized Systems & Validation
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Technical References:
- Vitest Documentation – Coverage config – [web:94][web:97]
- Cypress Testing Guide – React testing – [web:96][web:98]
- XState Documentation – Finite state machines
- Kafka Documentation – Event sourcing + audit
10. Next Steps
- Distribute this package to System Owner, QA Lead, Dev Lead, Regulatory Affairs
- Schedule kickoff meeting to confirm timeline, resource allocation, and approval workflow
- Prepare detailed IQ Protocol (Section 2 of CSV Master Plan becomes a formal SOP)
- Finalize URS/FS/Design specs (DQ phase completion)
- Set up CI/CD pipeline for automated Vitest + Cypress execution
- Begin IQ activities (environment baseline, configuration, deployment)
Approval Sign-Off
| Role | Name | Signature | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Owner | _________________ | _________________ | _______ |
| QA Lead | _________________ | _________________ | _______ |
| IT Director | _________________ | _________________ | _______ |
| Regulatory Affairs | _________________ | _________________ | _______ |
Document ID: SOP-VAL-001-PKG
Version: 1.0
Date: 2026-01-27
Classification: Internal Use – Regulated Lab
Revision History: See Section 1.2 of CSV Master Plan