ICA (Interim Containment Action)

Temporary protective action implemented in 8D D3 to protect customers while root cause investigation continues. Synonym for Containment Action but emphasizes the temporary nature—interim until Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA) are validated in D6. Examples include 100% inspection, product sorting, enhanced testing, or shipment holds. Requires resources and can't be sustained indefinitely, creating urgency to complete root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes. Common terminology in automotive quality systems (IATF 16949).