Lists

 

Introduction

The SmartSolve© List Manager allows you to create standardized lists of information codes as master setup values. This significantly reduces data capture errors, reduces data duplication and increases data accuracy by providing end-users a consistency in data entry leading to meaningful reporting of information.  The SmartSolve© List Manager tool supports custom list tables for both simple and complex lookups, and all lists can be defined at either your company’s global or local level.

 

User Rights

The following rights must be assigned to a user to manage or view Lists:

Rights

Description

LST_MANAGE

Allows administrator to add new object, modify existing object, or delete object.

 

 

See Rights Group to assign Rights Groups to users.

 

Default Data Lists

 

Default Data List

Application Used

Description

Acknowledgement Reason Code

SmartComplaintsTM

 

Default Acknowledgement Reason Codes for eMDR using B2B include:

FDA Gateway Down

Internal Transmission Failure

These Codes are entered automatically by the system when using B2B with Complaints Synchronization Agent.  Additional Reason Codes can be entered if end users need to enter Acknowledgement Codes manually.

 

Action Plan Type

SmartCAPATM

SmartComplaintsTM

SmartAuditTM

 

Action Plan Types can be used within Exception and Issue Tasks which help to categorize types of Actions that may be carried out by action plan assignees.  Default Action Plan Types include:

Corrective

Preventive

Additional Action Plan Types can be added by an administrator.

 

Activity Type

SmartComplaintsTM

 

Activity Types can be entered in the Complaint Exception throughout its life cycle by the Exception Owner.  Default Activity Types include:

Remark

Sample Forward

Customer Contact

Regulatory Agency Contact

Additional Activity Types can be added by an administrator.

 

Contact Type

 

SmartComplaintsTM

A Contact Type is required when entering Client Information in the Complaint Exception.   Default Contact Types include:

CUSTOMER

END USER

SALES REP

SUPPLIER

Additional Contact Types can be added by an administrator.

 

Country of Origin

SmartComplaintsTM

 

The Country of Origin is entered in the Complaint Exception and represents the country where the event occurred, this field can be used later in analysis of what country regulatory reports may be affected.   One default Country of Origin is included: United States.

Additional values can be added by an administrator.

 

Exception External Reference Type

SmartCAPATM

SmartComplaintsTM

SmartAuditTM

 

The Reference tab within the Exception record helps the Exception Owner to identify any related references to an Exception.  Any of the references that are external to the SmartSolve© system can be categories using this External Reference Type.  One default External Reference Type is included: External Reference.

Additional values can be added by an administrator.

 

Org Unit Type

All

If needed, Org Unit Types can be applied to any Departments created in your system for better grouping.  Default Org Unit Types include:

CONTRACTOR

CUSTOMER

REGULATORY AGENCY

SUPPLIER

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

COMPETENT AUTHORITY

NOTIFIED BODY

MANUFACTURER

 

Product Type

SmartCAPATM

SmartComplaintsTM

 

The Product Type is entered in the Exception and differentiates the type of product defined in the event; for example, combination device or Medical Device. Customers can drill down and create another level if they need to differentiate their products,this field can be used in your Regulatory Reporting Policy as a differentiator for what plant registration number to use for your MedWatch reporting.  Default Product Types include:

Combination Product

Medical Device

Additional Product Types can be added by an administrator.

 

Requested Action

SmartComplaintsTM

 

The Requested Action is entered in the Complaint Exception and identifies what the action was, requested by the Customer.  Default Requested Actions include:

Credit

None

Repair

Replacement

Additional Requested Actions can be added by an administrator.

 

Sample Location

SmartComplaintsTM

 

The Sample Location is entered in the Complaint Exception and identifies where the defective sample is located.  Default Sample Locations include:

Customer

Distributor

Manufacturer

Sales Representative

Additional Sample Locations can be added by an administrator.

 

SmartCAPA Activity Type

SmartCAPATM

 

Activity Types can be entered in any SmartCAPATM Exception throughout its life cycle by the Exception Owner.  Default Activity Types include:

Containment

Justification

Immediate Actions

Results of Investigation

Additional Activity Types can be added by an administrator.

 

Submission Reporting Site

SmartComplaintsTM

 

The Submission Reporting Site is triggered from the Regulatory Reporting Policy and it specifies “who is performing your Adverse Event Report” to the regulatory body.  Default Reporting Sites include:

Manufacturing Site

Reporting Site

Importer/Distributor

There is no need to add additional Submission Reporting Sites.  The three defaults are available based on system logic and work with the Policy.

 

 

 

How to Access List Manager

From the SmartSolve© Admin tab select Setup > System Wide > Lists.

 

Working Area Definitions

It is important to first understand the components used within the work area of the List Manager. The following definitions will help you to become familiar with some of these components. More information on these components is included in their own Topics throughout Working with List Manager.

 

Work Area Components

Definition

Add New List Object

Select the Add New List Object option to add new data lists to SmartSolve©.

 

Add/Modify Existing List Objects

Select the Add/Modify Existing List Objects option to modify existing data lists in SmartSolve©.

You must be logged into the global organization to do this.

 

Parent List Objects

Relationships can be created between lists. For example, when a division is selected from a drop down field in an exception record, the Manufacturing Site field might only display the manufacturing sites listed within the division selected. In this case, the Division List would be the parent object to the Manufacturing Site List Object.

 

 

How to Create New Lists

New Lists can be added to the List Manager if standard data needs to be applied to new or existing SmartSolve© fields. New Lists can later be linked to the field through the Forms Configurator, or Forms Designer. 

1.     From the Portal Page, click Smart Solutions tab > Admin and Report > Setup. Under System Wide, select Lists.

      The List Manager workspace displays.

2.     Select Add New List Object from the workspace.

3.     Enter the New List Object Name.

4.     Select the Parent List Object (if applicable).

      Parent List Object

Relationships can be created between Lists. For example, when a Division is selected from a drop down field in an Exception record, the Manufacturing Site field might only display the Manufacturing Sites listed within the Division selected. In this case, the Division List would be the Parent Object to the Manufacturing Site List Object.

5.     Click the Next button.

      The new List has been added and the List Value workspace displays.

 

How to Add New List Data Values

1.     From the List Value Workspace click the Add button.

2.     Enter the new List Value.

3.     Select the Parent List Value (if applicable).

4.     Enter the Sort Order (how will the data be displayed).

5.     Click the Save button once all List Values have been entered.

      Saved Successfully is now displayed over the Save button.

      

 

How to Edit Data List Values

Data List Names cannot be edited once created in the system, only Data List Values can be edited.  You must delete and start over if you wish to rename so be careful!

1.     From the Portal Page, click Smart Solutions tab > Admin and Report > Setup. Under System Wide, select Lists.

      The object list displays.

2.     Select Add/Modify Existing List Object Values.

3.     Select the List Object Name from the drop down menu.

4.     Click the Next button.

5.     Modify the appropriate List Values, Parent List Values, and/or Sort Order.

6.     Click the Save button.

      All changes are now reflected in the list.

 

How to Delete Data List Values

Data Lists can only be deleted from SmartSolve© if the List has not currently been attached to any SmartSolve© records.

1.     From the Portal Page, click Smart Solutions tab > Admin and Report > Setup. Under System Wide, select Lists.

      The object list displays.

2.     Select Add/Modify Existing List Object Values.

3.     Select the List Object Name from the drop down menu.

4.     Click the Next button.

5.     Check off all Data Values to be deleted.

NOTE: If all Data Values are removed, the entire List will be removed.

6.     Click the Save button.

      The object has now been removed from the system.