defectusok

Defectusok is a term used in quality management to designate a set of defective units identified during inspection. It refers to a group of items that fail one or more predefined criteria, rather than a single isolated defect. The concept supports a batch-level view of quality, enabling easier prioritization for investigation and corrective action.

Etymology and usage: The word combines defectus, a Latin root meaning defect, with the plural suffix -ok as found in some European language conventions. In quality literature, defectusok is often presented as a coined term to describe the collection of nonconforming items within a lot or product batch.

Classification: Defectusok are typically categorized by defect type (dimensional, functional, cosmetic, or performance-related), by severity (critical, major, minor), and by discovery stage (incoming inspection, in-process, or final testing). They are tracked alongside individual defects to support trend analysis and root-cause studies.

Detection and data: Identification of defectusok occurs through visual inspection, automated measurement, functional testing, or field feedback. Records include batch or lot identifiers, defect type, location, severity, discovery date, and the process or equipment involved. Data are used for Pareto analysis and to inform corrective actions.

Handling and implications: Depending on severity and feasibility, defectusok may be scrapped, reworked, repaired, or quarantined for investigation. Companies often initiate root-cause analysis and process improvements to reduce recurrence, aiming to lower scrap rates and improve overall quality performance.

Limitations: Defectusok is not a universally adopted term and is more common in theoretical discussions or localized practice. In many contexts, standard terms such as defects or nonconformities are used instead, with defectusok treated as a specific framing of batch-level quality issues.

See also: defect, nonconformity, quality control, root cause analysis, failure analysis, scrap rate.