Failure analysis is a comprehensive investigation on failed device / structure to determine mechanism(s) and root cause(s) of the failure. TÜV SÜD PSB has more than 30 years experience in providing failure analysis on various failed devices / structures and materials-related consultation to key industry sectors such as aerospace, marine, oil & gas, chemical, electrical & electronics, construction, land transport, medical, etc. in Singapore and the regional countries.
Services
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Conduct comprehensive investigation on any failed devices / structures to provide failure analysis report with clear conclusion of root cause(s) and recommendation on remedial and/or preventative measures.
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Provide technical support in dispute cases including international negotiation regarding engineering failure and relevant investigation.
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Provide expert witness in court cases related to any engineering failure.
Experience in FA for Healthcare Industry
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TÜV SÜD PSB has successfully completed many failure analysis projects for healthcare industry including investigation on failed medical devices for heart operation (e.g. guide-wires, venous return cannula, etc.), stainless steel needles, different polymeric cannula, fitting luer, pressure tubing, PA catheter, uniject, laryngeal mask, clamshell of laryngeal mask, surgical-implant parts, pharmaceutical devices, etc.
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Materials evaluation and process evaluation to prevent special forms of damage such as contamination, pitting corrosion, intergranular attack, discoloration, stress corrosion cracking (SCC), aging, etc.