Learn the latest mock recall planning tips covering pharma, hospital supplies, medical devices, food and beverage and more.

Understanding Medical Device Product Recall Insurance & Pre-Incident Funds

Businesses invest in all kinds of insurance, from general liability policies to commercial property cover. However, few organizations take out product recall insurance because the probability of a recall is so low. Or so they believe. The truth is that product recalls happen all the time, especially in the medical device sector, where hazardous [...]

Understanding Medical Device Product Recall Insurance & Pre-Incident Funds2022-05-19T19:53:18+00:00

Mock Recall Checklist

Review the Mock Recall checklist for your mock recall manual. Statement of Product Quality and Safety Procedure for maintenance of Recall Manual Relevant regulations and regulatory authority identified Organizational training requirements identified Mock recall requirements identified Recall Team members identified with contact information Roles and responsibilities identified for team and related functions Procedures [...]

Mock Recall Checklist2022-06-07T15:22:41+00:00

12 Steps to Take During a Mock Product Recall

All companies that distribute physical products are required to have a product recall plan. If it comes to your attention that a number of the same product is giving customers negative or unsafe results, it is important that you take action so that your company and goods can keep a positive reputation by only [...]

12 Steps to Take During a Mock Product Recall2022-05-31T14:59:30+00:00

Medical Device Model Recall Press and News Release Template

Published by the FDA under Industry Guidance for Recalls Note: Text in bold should be modified to reflect appropriate company information Company Name Issues Nationwide Recall of Product(s) Name(s) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date of News Release Company Address Telephone/Company Website On date of recall initiation, Company Name initiated a nationwide recall of quantity and name of product(s). The product(s) have been [...]

Medical Device Model Recall Press and News Release Template2022-08-29T20:36:26+00:00

Expedited Medical Device Review Leads to More Recalls

The United States Food and Drug Administration has provided expedited priority review for certain medical devices since 1994. The move is meant to shorten the lead time it takes for patients to access breakthrough devices. However, new research published in JAMA Internal Medicine seems to draw correlations between shorter review times and increased chances [...]

Expedited Medical Device Review Leads to More Recalls2022-06-06T20:03:14+00:00

How to Conduct a Mock Recall for Cosmetics

Cosmetics recalls are an unfortunate reality that can negatively impact any business. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is in charge of enforcing and monitoring recalls. There may have been a temporary lull in recall activity during the COVID-19 lockdowns, but it’s soon going to become the way of life, as the agency catches [...]

How to Conduct a Mock Recall for Cosmetics2022-06-06T20:03:25+00:00

Pitfalls to Look Out for in an Effective Product Recall Plan

An effective product recall plan involves multiple levels of consideration. These range from PR matters to staff mobilization and stock retrieval. Multi-faceted recall processes pose many pitfalls that might prove problematic for companies if poorly managed. The New Normal could worsen recall woes for various industries (i.e., foodstuff and healthcare) as regulatory bodies like [...]

Pitfalls to Look Out for in an Effective Product Recall Plan2022-06-06T20:03:35+00:00

Product Recall and Response Communication Steps: What You Should Know

Imagine the scenario: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announces an ingredient is contaminated. The bad news: You use this ingredient in one of your products. People have been infected, some hospitalized. You have days — no, hours — to retrieve the product from the market and replace the contaminated ingredient in your supply [...]

Product Recall and Response Communication Steps: What You Should Know2022-06-06T14:32:20+00:00

Part 1- Accounting’s Role During Product Recall and Mock Recall Planning

What is an Accountant's Role in Product Recall and Mock Recall Planning and Management? In our 12-step series, Roles That Are Typically Involved in Product Recall and Mock Recall Planning and Management, we are diving into each department's role in product recall management. This is Part 1- Accounting's Role During a Product Recall [...]

Part 1- Accounting’s Role During Product Recall and Mock Recall Planning2022-06-08T14:34:09+00:00

4 Effective Ways to Contain Reputation Damage During a Product Recall and Mock Recall Planning

Product recalls are necessary reactions in the case of an emergency such as a public health concern or the risks of facing legal charges from consumers.  It is vital for businesses to set up a robust recall strategy before disaster strikes to ensure that every step is quick and seamless while minimizing damage to [...]

4 Effective Ways to Contain Reputation Damage During a Product Recall and Mock Recall Planning2022-05-31T15:19:28+00:00
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