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Focus Element
The subject of the analysis. In a hierarchically described system, a focus element has a next higher level element and at least one next lower element. A focus element may be a System Element (item), a function of a system element, or a failure to provide a function as specified.
Reference Volume (and volume-specific, additional or differing definitions to the standard):
FMEA Handbook, 1st edition, June 2019
The subject of the analysis. In a hierarchically described system, a focus element has a next higher level element and at least one next lower element. A focus element may be a System Element (item), a function of a system element, or a failure to provide a function as specified.
Reference Volume (and volume-specific, additional or differing definitions to the standard):
FMEA Handbook, 1st edition, June 2019