ANALYSIS OF MEDICAL DEVICES RECALL IN 2019 Authors: Eswaraiah Y , NAVEEN K, KOUSHIK Y AND RAMARAO N
ABSTRACT
A recall is a mechanism for the elimination or modification of items that violate the laws of the
Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA medical device recalls database was used to
identify recalls of medical devices. Maximum devices are worldwide distribution and some
are US national wide distribution at the time of recall. Recall is voluntary action. 49 medical
devices recalls in 2019 compared to previous years because medical devices reliant on software
or computer technology especially in July 8 recall and in September only one recall are occurred
it is the highest and least number of recalls in 2019 respectively. 2 recall in January, March,
October and 3 recalls in April and June. Number of medical devices recall based on their recall
reason. Market numbers of medical devices are increasing that rely on computer technology it is
trigger problems. If a company fails to recall any device or product associated with serious health
problems or death.
Keywords: Food and Drug Administration, Medical devices, code of federal regulations,
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Publication date: 01/10/2021 https://ijbpas.com/pdf/2021/October/MS_IJBPAS_2021_5667.pdfDownload PDFhttps://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.10.5667