Compliance Corner: When Is An Action Exempt From FDA's Recall Reporting Requirements?
Executive Summary
Two longtime industry experts break down the US FDA’s rules around when an action becomes reportable as a recall to the agency. The bottom line: If you’re changing a device’s safety, then you should probably report it.
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