POD stands for Probability of Detection.
It’s a statistically calculated measure used to quantify how consistently an Xray will detect a particular type and size of contaminant In your package.
Considering Xray inspection to clear on-hold production is aserious matter, POD Is vital in delivering assurances to your organization that cleared product is safe for release to market.
Accepting a POD without validating the methods in how it was produced Is a bad as moving forward with no POD at all.
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