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CAPA Form (Corrective & Preventive Action)

Systematic approach to identifying, investigating, and resolving quality issues with preventive measures.

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  • FormatPDF
  • File size129 KB
  • CategoryQuality control
  • DownloadsFree

What it's for.

The CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) Form is a fundamental quality management tool required by ISO 9001, FDA regulations, and other quality standards. This template provides a structured process for identifying quality problems, determining root causes, implementing corrective actions to fix current issues, and establishing preventive actions to prevent recurrence. The form guides teams through investigation, risk assessment, solution development, and verification of effectiveness, ensuring quality issues are resolved systematically and permanently.

Key features

  • Problem description and impact assessment
  • Root cause analysis documentation section
  • Corrective action planning with ownership
  • Preventive measures to avoid recurrence
  • Effectiveness verification and close-out
  • Risk assessment and priority classification

Ideal for

  • Quality managers handling customer complaints
  • ISO quality system coordinators managing non-conformances
  • Manufacturing supervisors addressing production issues
  • Regulatory compliance teams in FDA-regulated industries

Common uses

  • Responding to customer complaints and returns
  • Addressing internal audit findings
  • Resolving production non-conformances
  • Preventing recurring quality problems

How to use it.

  1. 01Document the problem, non-conformance, or opportunity for improvement
  2. 02Conduct root cause analysis using appropriate tools (5 Whys, fishbone)
  3. 03Develop corrective actions to address immediate problem
  4. 04Plan preventive actions to eliminate root causes system-wide
  5. 05Implement actions with assigned owners and target dates
  6. 06Verify effectiveness and document lessons learned

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