When A Recall Hits, Embrace Your Regulator For The Common Good: Patient Safety
Executive Summary
When a device-maker initiates a medical device recall, it's wise for the firm to work hand-in-hand with regulators to ensure that the product is removed from the market before it causes troubles for users. Chris Harvey of Stericycle ExpertSOLUTIONS offers tips in this Medtech Insight guest column for making sure that happens. He highlights five cardinal rules to ensure a smooth recall process.
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