Computer System Validation (CSV) for GxP-Regulated Industries

Medical Technology • Pharma • Life Sciences • Food Technology

EXCO - Your Certified Partner for Risk-Based CSV and Regulatory Compliance


We validate your IT systems (CSV) and ensure that your computer systems or software applications in highly regulated industries (e.g., medical technology, pharmaceuticals, life sciences) function correctly and comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Our EXCO Validation Services cover all necessary validation activities - from developing the validation strategy to coordinating and executing validation activities, as well as assessing regulatory compliance and identifying opportunities for optimization.

In addition, we offer process validations and customized workshops for your quality professionals, as well as complete Scrum teams. Together, we establish the foundation for compliant development processes and effective validation activities aligned with your organizational needs.

Services

Professional discussion on CSV, compliance requirements, and digital quality processes.

Strategy & Planning - CSV

With the right validation strategy, we ensure that your systems meet the required quality and compliance standards. We develop a tailored, risk-based validation strategy and integrate it into your quality management system while taking all applicable regulatory requirements into account, including requirements for Electronic Records and Electronic Signatures (ERES).

Our services:

  • Risk management, including risk assessments
  • Requirements management, including support for agile development environments
  • Review and test management
  • Regulatory compliance and conformity assessment

Project Management & Coordination - CSV

EXCO manages all validation activities on your behalf, from project leadership and coordination through to the complete preparation of validation documentation, in accordance with the applicable standards and regulatory requirements of your industry.

Our services:

  • Project management
  • Test management
  • Validation documentation (e.g., Traceability Matrix)
  • Validation processes

Standards and Guidelines: EU EudraLex Volume 4 - Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Guidelines, Annex 11 and 15, US FDA CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, Part 11, Part 210 and Part 211, ICH E6 (R2) Good Clinical Practice, DIN EN ISO 13485, GAMP® 5.

Protection of IT systems and sensitive data in regulated industrial and medical technology environments.

GxP-Compliant Implementation

Validation activities play a central role in quality assurance in the pharmaceutical, medical technology, and life sciences industries. EXCO supports you in the practical implementation of all validation measures to ensure that your software meets regulatory requirements and is suitable for its intended use.

Our services:

  • Configuration and validation of GxP-relevant systems (e.g., QMS, LIMS, ERP)
  • Validation of no-code and low-code solutions
  • Validation of cloud-based and on-premises systems
  • Creation and review of requirements documentation
  • Test management, including planning, execution, and documentation
  • Compliance with regulatory requirements, including EU GMP Annex 11 and 15, FDA CFR Title 21 Part 11, ISO 13485, the EU AI Act, and GAMP® 5
Consulting session on Computer System Validation (CSV) focused on process assessment and validation requirements.

Compliance Assessment - CSV

Validation is an important prerequisite within the conformity assessment process. It ensures that your software meets the defined requirements and can be approved.

Our services:

  • Conducting gap analyses
  • Complete, audit-ready documentation
  • Workshops on optimization opportunities
  • Regulatory consulting
TÜV SÜD certified quality management systems according to ISO 13485 for medical devices and ISO 9001.

EXCO's Quality Standard

Certified by TÜV SÜD to EN ISO 13485:2016 and DIN EN ISO 9001:2015

EN ISO 13485:2016 - The Provision of Design and Development Services for Components, Semi-Finished Products and Manufacturing Processes for Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostics. The Provision of Development Services and of Testing and Production Equipment for the Manufacturing of Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostics, including Robot-Based Physical Testing for Use within Product Development, Verification or Validation Activities. The Provision of Regulatory Affairs Services for Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostics. The Provision of Qualification and Validation Services for the Manufacturing of Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostics.

DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 - Design and development of components, semi-finished products, manufacturing processes, software as well as production of test and production equipment as well as provision of services in laboratory analysis

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As a full-service provider, we support SMEs and large corporations with high-quality technical solutions in software engineering, systems development, automation, and quality assurance for highly regulated markets. Our customers include companies in the medical technology, pharmaceutical technology, biotechnology, chemical, and food technology sectors, as well as other regulated industries.

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FAQs - About EXCO

As a global technical service provider, EXCO supports companies in regulated industries throughout the entire product lifecycle, from development and quality assurance to regulatory affairs and product approval. Explore our complete range of services: EXCO Services

Since 1994, EXCO has been synonymous with technical expertise and practical solutions for regulated industries. Today, more than 200 employees across 8 locations support customers worldwide with development, quality assurance, and regulatory approval projects.

We focus on the medical technology, pharmaceutical technology, biotechnology, chemical, and food technology sectors, as well as other regulated industries.

As an ISO-certified company (ISO 13485 and ISO 9001), EXCO delivers high-quality technical solutions in software engineering, systems development, automation, engineering, and quality assurance. We support our customers throughout the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept and development to regulatory approval, post-market surveillance, and ongoing product improvement. Explore our full range of services: EXCO Services.

EXCO is headquartered in Frankenthal (Pfalz), Germany, with additional locations across Germany and a subsidiary in Switzerland, EXCO Consulting GmbH. This regional presence enables us to provide flexible, responsive support close to our customers.