Medical Equipment Recall

Just as drugs can get recalled when a problem is discovered, the same can happen with any medical equipment.

Your hospital Bio-med division/department should be the one to alert you in case of any equipment recall. They should be immediately informed of any such recall either by the supplier/manufacturer/authorized agent/distributor or by the local governmental authorities. However it is always better to be extra sure to keep an eye on the following websites:

Archived FDA Recall notices:

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ArchiveRecalls/default.htm

Current Recalls

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/RecallsCorrectionsRemovals/ListofRecalls/default.htm

If any of the 99nicu members know of any other resources, or are aware of any medical device recall - kindly share it with us.