SEDL / STP / STP1515-EB / STP48993S



Active Surveillance Systems for Early Detection and Improved Recall Decision Making

Tolomeo, Deborah
Attorney, RAC, King & Spalding, LLC, Redwood Shores, CA


Pages: 10    Published: Jan 2010


Download this paper for $25 PDF (236K)          View License Agreement
Abstract

Medical device recalls have received significant publicity regarding the timeliness and breadth of the response by the manufacturer. It has been suggested that third party oversight and enhanced public disclosure would improve the recall process. This paper discusses the limitations of passive surveillance systems and proposes new active surveillance systems to support early detection and improved recall decision making. This paper also describes additional benefits of obtaining surveillance information to support iterative design changes and product enhancements.


Keywords:
recall, surveillance, medical device, implants

Paper ID: STP48993S
Committee/Subcommittee: E08.03
DOI: 10.1520/STP48993S
CrossRef ASTM International is a member of CrossRef.