The Better Mouse Trap Co. / sample paperwork

Basic process FMEA

Sample — fictitious company

Sample — fictitious company. All numbers and people are invented scenario assumptions. This is draft concept paperwork; no physical testing, customer evidence, certification, filing or sign-off has occurred.

BasicRevision C12026-10-24sample-draft6 entries
Basic process FMEA
IDProcess stepFunctionFailure modeEffectSeverityCausePreventionOccurrenceDetection controlDetection ratingRPNActionOwnerTarget dateStatus
PF01P01 assemble/verify Capture doorCapture doorDoor rebounds after entryMouse escapes; repeated handling increases bite exposure7Assembly/configuration error: Hinge rebound and latch misalignmentAdd positive over-center latch and keyed hinge pin5Cycle rig then 5 N outward retention pull6210Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Capture doorSam Reed2026-12-15Planned only
PF02P02 assemble/verify Ventilation ribsVentilation ribsAir paths blocked by nesting materialConfined mouse distress or death9Assembly/configuration error: Vents all located on floor near baitRaise vents on opposing walls; add no-bedding instructions4Occlude either vent bank with paper surrogate; inspect remaining airflow path7252Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Ventilation ribsSam Reed2026-12-15Planned only
PF03P03 assemble/verify Release sliderRelease sliderFinger enters closing-door pathPinch or bite during release8Assembly/configuration error: Grip next to opening and no positive open detentExtend external slider and add hold-open detent4Video-record unloaded representative-user task6192Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Release sliderSam Reed2026-12-15Planned only
PF04P04 assemble/verify Washable shellWashable shellSoiled corners retain contaminationUser exposure to rodent waste8Assembly/configuration error: Blind corners and poor disassemblyRound internal corners; detach door cassette; hygiene instructions5Fluorescent soil inspection after hand wash; biological efficacy not claimed6240Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Washable shellSam Reed2026-12-15Planned only
PF05P05 assemble/verify Bait pocketBait pocketBait holder detachesSmall-part ingestion by child or pet9Assembly/configuration error: Uncaptured insert fits through entranceIntegrate pocket into shell; no loose insert3Force gauge pull and foreseeable misuse inspection6162Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Bait pocketSam Reed2026-12-15Planned only
PF06P06 assemble/verify Occupancy inspectionOccupancy inspectionUser leaves occupied trap uncheckedAnimal dehydration and distress9Assembly/configuration error: Trap hidden and no inspection habitTransparent inspection window; explicit do-not-leave-unattended warning610-user visibility/teach-back study; no live animals before ethical review8432Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Occupancy inspectionSam Reed2026-12-15Planned only