Media Sciences conducts testing in accordance with appropriate ISO Standards or generally accepted industry practices using carefully calibrated test equipment. Test results exceeding limits may be ranked as Critical Defects, Major Defects, or Minor Defects that indicate nonconformance with a Standard or specification. Critical Defects are expected to cause unpredictable interchange failures. Upon their occurrence, use of the product should be discontinued until effective corrective action has been confirmed. Product recall may also be necessary.
Major Defects reflect significant interchange risks.
Either enhanced quality monitoring should be used while prompt corrective action is taken, or product usage should be halted. Minor Defects indicate significant, but marginal flaws. Product usage may continue while corrective action is taken by the manufacturer. A narrative Summary analyzes the results and identifies both major and minor positive and negative variances that differentiate the product from industry averages. A narrative Summary analyzes the results and identifies major and minor positive and negative variances from industry averages.