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HFMEA Procedure (2)
4.Calculate the Risk Priority Number (RPN)
5.Develop recommended actions, assign
responsible persons, and take actions
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Give priority to high RPNs.
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Some actions may need an improvement
project to rectify.
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To reduce severity, redesign the
process; to reduce occurrence or
detection, institute process controls.
6.Assign the predicted severity, occurrence,
and detection levels and compare RPNs