InfinityQS Upgrades SPC Software with Lot Acceptance Sampling.Statistical Process Control Software Developer Enhances ProFicient pro·fi·cient adj. Having or marked by an advanced degree of competence, as in an art, vocation, profession, or branch of learning. n. An expert; an adept. [TM] Software, Wins New Business from Global Medical Industry Leader CHANTILLY, Va. -- InfinityQS([R]) International, the leading provider of statistical process control (SPC 1. (business) SPC - Statistical Process Control. Something to do with quality management. 2. (body) SPC - Software Productivity Centre. 3. (company) SPC - Software Publishing Corporation. 4. ) software, today announced an upgrade to their industry leading ProFicient[TM] software. This upgrade includes enhancements that allow users to perform lot acceptance sampling--a procedure for examining the quality of incoming materials. InfinityQS upgraded ProFicient to accommodate the requirements of a new client in the medical device manufacturing sector. Medtronic Medtronic Cardiology A major manufacturer of pacemakers, defibrillators, and other cardiac devices , the global leader in medical technology, required lot acceptance sampling functionality to help streamline its quality control procedures and records keeping. As the highest ranked SPC provider to the medical products field by ARC Advisory Group, InfinityQS continues to incorporate functionality into its software to support FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. regulations. "Customer requirements drive our development strategy, and we make enhancements that users can immediately benefit from," said Michael A Lyle, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of InfinityQS International. "Our software is often selected by manufacturers because they can use it out-of-the box without having to spend extra time and money on customization. The software is easily configurable to meet the unique needs of each customer's manufacturing environment, which is why the Lot Acceptance Sampling feature for Medtronic was a critical enhancement." The new Lot Acceptance Sampling feature in ProFicient allows users to select a random sample from an incoming "lot" of materials and analyze the sample in real-time to make a decision regarding the lot's quality. Competing SPC solutions do not include the functionality to conduct incoming inspection sampling because the parts are not sequentially ordered when they arrive. In addition to incoming inspection sampling, Medtronic is using ProFicient to consolidate multiple sources of data into one package. With this standardized standardized pertaining to data that have been submitted to standardization procedures. standardized morbidity rate see morbidity rate. standardized mortality rate see mortality rate. system for data collection, inspection control, data entry and process monitoring, Medtronic can perform an extensive analysis of its quality data and maintain a single repository (1) A database of information about applications software that includes author, data elements, inputs, processes, outputs and interrelationships. A repository is used in a CASE or application development system in order to identify objects and business rules for reuse. for quality records. "With ProFicient, we can monitor our processes from beginning to end," said W. Garth garth n. 1. A grassy quadrangle surrounded by cloisters. 2. Archaic A yard, garden, or paddock. [Middle English, enclosed yard, from Old Norse gardhr; see Conrad, quality systems group director for Medtronic. "Incoming material and components, as well as finished goods testing, will be controlled using the new Lot Acceptance Sampling functionality. Coupled with InfinityQS' proven SPC platform, we can implement a consistent method of inspection control, process monitoring and capability analysis across the entire manufacturing operation." Other enhancements to ProFicient in this upgrade include specialized spe·cial·ize v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es v.intr. 1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study. 2. security features and increased graphic file support. About InfinityQS International InfinityQS is the leading provider of SPC software and services to a broad array of companies, from multi-national giants to smaller, more specialized manufacturers. InfinityQS' broad array of quality management systems empower empower verb To encourage or provide a person with the means or information to become involved in solving his/her own problems manufacturers to monitor, control and improve the quality of their manufacturing operations Manufacturing operations concern the operation of a facility, as opposed to maintenance, supply and distribution, health, and safety, emergency response, human resources, security, information technology and other infrastructural support organizations. across a site, an enterprise or an entire supply chain, continuing to provide significant returns on their initial investment. The company's mission is to improve clients' internal quality standards and ensure their continued success in the global marketplace. About Medtronic Medtronic is the global leader in medical technology- alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions of people around the world. With deep roots in the treatment of heart disease, Medtronic now provides a wide range of products and therapies. Industry research has shown that every five seconds, somewhere in the world, a person's life is saved or improved by a Medtronic product or therapy. |
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