Unfortunately, most containment actions will add significant cost
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to the product. However, it is important to protect the customer from the problem until permanent corrective actions can be verified and implemented.
Most interim actions are �temporary short term� actions taken until a permanent corrective action is defined, implemented and verified. The danger of many interim corrective actions is that they are considered to be a permanent solution to the problem. It must be remembered that they are typically �band-aids�. It is a mistake to view containment actions as a solution to the problem. Containment actions typically address the effect. They should be considered �immediate first-aid� to be reviewed and removed as quickly as possible.
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