Recall Management
Managing recalls and safety alerts related to medical devices is more than another administrative task; it is a critical patient safety function. Setting in place an effective hazards and recall system can reduce a significant source of risk before patient harm occurs.
The Food and Drug Administration March 5 announced that Baxter Healthcare Corporation recalled its Spectrum infusion pumps due to the potential for missing motor mounting screws.
The Food and Drug Administration yesterday announced an import alert for plastic syringes manufactured by two China-based manufacturers, in addition to recommendations against using any other Chinese-manufactured plastic syringes.