2020 Medical Device Recalls
According to a news article posted on medtechintelligence.com, medical device recalls fell by about 30% in Q3, but the number of medical device recalls in 2020 is expected to exceed 2019 totals. The most common causes for medical device recalls include defective parts, software issues, and quality of manufacture. According to … [Read more...] about 2020 Medical Device Recalls
Medical Device Recalls Climb By Over 30%
THE UNITED STATES - Sept 1, 2020 - According to a recent report published on stericycleexpertsolutions.com, the total number of medical devices recalled, during the second quarter of 2020, grew by over 30 percent. The actual number of medical devices recalled in Q2 of 2020 was 341 devices. This is the first time the number of medical … [Read more...] about Medical Device Recalls Climb By Over 30%
FDA Database Release Reveals Millions of Medical Device Malfunctions
Release of FDA Database Sheds Light on Millions of Medical Device Malfunctions and Injuries UNITED STATES – According to an online article published by khn.org, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released information from a database revealing more than 5 million reports of medical device malfunctions and … [Read more...] about FDA Database Release Reveals Millions of Medical Device Malfunctions
FDA Ends Summary Medical Device Reporting
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finally put an end to summary medical device reporting. According to U.S. Recall News, FDA rules allowed medical device manufacturers to summarily report medical device malfunctions and defects that caused injuries or deaths to patients. The practice known as … [Read more...] about FDA Ends Summary Medical Device Reporting
