Fierce Biotech

GAO probe finds understaffed FDA putting some medical device recall work on the 'back burner'

The FDA’s oversight of medical device recalls continues to be plagued by staffing challenges—forcing some activities to be ...

The FDA rarely forces manufacturers to recall dangerous medical devices, watchdog report finds

The post The FDA Rarely Forces Manufacturers to Recall Dangerous Medical Devices, Watchdog Report Finds appeared first on ProPublica.
WFLA News Channel 8

Massive sleep apnea device recall drags on, stoking frustration

WASHINGTON (AP) — A massive recall of millions of sleep apnea machines has stoked anger and frustration among patients, and U.S. officials are weighing unprecedented legal action to speed a ...
Crain's Chicago Business

Durbin, Schakowsky take aim at medical device recalls

The Illinois lawmakers want an electronic format for medical device makers to quickly and transparently report recall information to federal regulators.