Which action is explicit when faulty equipment is found?

• A. Removed From Use Immediately
• B. Returned To Supplier
• C. Rerouted To MDSS
• D. Marked As For Repair Only

Answer: (A)

When faulty equipment is found, the immediate priority is safety. The explicit action to take is to remove it from use immediately. This halts any possibility of the device being operated while it could fail, protecting patients and staff from harm. After removing it, the item should be quarantined and clearly labeled as faulty, with the issue reported to the appropriate parties (such as maintenance or biomedical engineering) for repair, replacement, or return.

Returning the device to the supplier is a later step in the disposal or warranty process, not the immediate safety action. Routing the report to MDSS may be part of a reporting workflow, but it does not itself prevent use. Marking as for repair only is useful for indicating status, but the explicit, immediate removal from use ensures no one can accidentally operate a defective device.