Corrective and Preventive Action, or CAPA, is a quality system process used to identify, correct, and prevent recurring issues. It focuses on understanding the root cause of problems rather than just fixing symptoms. CAPA is commonly required in regulated industries and quality management systems. Its purpose is continuous improvement.

CAPA activities typically include:

• Issue identification: Detecting nonconformances or failures.
• Root cause analysis: Determining why the issue occurred.
• Corrective action: Fixing the immediate problem.
• Preventive action: Implementing changes to prevent recurrence.

CAPA helps manufacturers improve processes and maintain compliance. It supports long-term quality by addressing systemic issues. If you work with a contract manufacturing company, like Synectic Product Development, they may manage CAPA processes as part of their quality system. CAPA remains a cornerstone of effective quality management. By focusing on prevention, it strengthens processes and reduces future risk.

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