Machine Breakdown RCA
This procedure guides users through performing a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) after a machine breakdown using the Fishbone Diagram technique. It includes steps for immediate failure assessment, Fishbone Diagram analysis, root cause identification, recommendations for corrective actions, long-term prevention measures, and verification of actions. The procedure emphasizes documentation and tracking in MaintainX, with a comprehensive sign-off process for audit trail purposes.
Elevaris Medical Devices
02/25/2025
Machine Breakdown RCA
This procedure guides users through performing a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) after a machine breakdown using the Fishbone Diagram technique. It includes steps for immediate failure assessment, Fishbone Diagram analysis, root cause identification, recommendations for corrective actions, long-term prevention measures, and verification of actions. The procedure emphasizes documentation and tracking in MaintainX, with a comprehensive sign-off process for audit trail purposes.
Immediate Failure Assessment
Describe the failure event
Provide a detailed description of the machine breakdown event.
Identify potential causes of failure
if the answer is "oneOf [Other (please state)]"
Please State
Attach maintenance records
Upload relevant machine logs and maintenance records for review.
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Works Order from Repair
Attach works order from repair to gather information of breakdown and repair as well as time/cost of work.
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Operator feedback
Gather and document feedback from operators who witnessed or were involved in the breakdown.
Root Cause Identification and Recommendations
Create Breakdown Ishikawa
Document the Ishikawa Diagram categorising potential causes into Equipment, Processes, People, Materials, and Environment. Use url to create Ishikawa from template https://tinyurl.com/Ishikawa-RCA
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Analysis Outcome
Recommendations for corrective actions
Provide recommendations for corrective actions such as equipment upgrades, increased maintenance frequency, or operator retraining.
Are corrective works order required?
Long-term Prevention Measures
*If required
Suggest preventive measures
Suggest measures like regular PM tasks, system monitoring improvements, or process changes.
Preventive Action Plan Required?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes]"
Verification of Corrective and Preventive Actions
*If Required
Verify effectiveness of actions
Describe how the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions will be verified.
Attach follow-up tasks documentation
Upload documentation of follow-up tasks set up within MaintainX.
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Machine Breakdown Time/Cost Analysis
Copy of MaintainX Time/Cost report for machines downtime, parts cost, labour time and cost.
Report
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Comments
Sign-off and Documentation
Operator signature
Signature of the operator involved in the RCA process.
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Engineer signature
Signature of the engineer involved in the RCA process.
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Engineering Manager signature
Signature of the engineering manager overseeing the RCA process.
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Attach additional documentation
Upload any additional files such as risk assessments, photo evidence, or links to other work orders.
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Source: Elevaris Medical Devices (Community Member)