PFMEA Template

Use this PFMEA template to evaluate process steps when: 1) new changes are made to existing processes; 2) new technology, equipment, or process step is introduced; and 3) new process is being implemented to a new facility or department.

Title Page

Item Name (process, product, or service)
FMEA Team
Prepared by
Conducted on
Revision #

List each item functions by clicking the '+' symbol below. Read questions carefully, and accurately provide the answers.
What is the process step?
In what ways can the Process Step, Variable, or Key Input go wrong? (chance of not meeting requirements)
What is the impact on the Key Output Variables (customer requirements) or internal requirements?
How Severe is the effect to the customer?
What causes the Key Input to go wrong? (How could the failure mode occur?)
How frequent is the cause likely to Occur?
What are the existing controls that either prevent the failure mode from occurring or detect it should it occur?
How probable is Detection of cause?
To compute for RPN, multiply score rating you indicated for Severity, Occurrence, & Detection. Once you get the result, please fill out the field below for RPN.
Risk Priority # to rank order concerns

Actions Recommended

Once all process step, variable, or key input has been assigned an RPN, fill out this section by identifying further actions.
Does process step, variable, or key input have RPN or Severity score of 9 or 10?
Provide action by selecting ''Action" located on the lower right of the field above. Provide what need's to be done, assign action to responsible person, and provide target date.
What are the actions for reducing the Occurrence of the cause, or improving Detection?
Provide action by selecting ''Action" located on the lower right of the field above. Provide what need's to be done, assign action to responsible person, and provide target date.
What are the actions for reducing the Occurrence of the cause, or improving Detection? Leave 'N/A' if none needed.