Characterization of US Food and Drug Administration Class I Recalls from 2018 to 2022 for Moderate- and High-Risk Medical Devices: A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract:Background
Medical device recalls are initiated in response to safety concerns. Class I (highest severity) recalls imply a reasonable likelihood of serious adverse events or death associated with device use. Recalled devices must be identified, assessed, and corrected or removed, upon which a recall can be terminated.
Objective
To characterize Class I medical device recalls and corresponding recalled devices.
Methods
This was a cross-sectiona… Show more
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