The regulatory affairs group at Henry Schein Animal Health explain product recalls, various recall levels and processes required to complete them. Veterinary clinic staff members with fewer than five years’ experience will appreciate this overview.
Source: Animal Health Solution, 2Q2017, page 22.
A product recall occurs when a manufacturer, or the FDA determines that an item has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal safety standard. HSAH Regulatory Affairs may also assist the manufacturer in the identification of a needed recall by tracking and trending product complaints that are submitted to the company.