More than 650 medical device recalls encompassing 180 million units were recalled in the second half of 2016, some of the highest numbers seen since the turn of the century, notes a new industry report by Stericycle ExpertSOLUTIONS.
Some of the mistakes were basic. “Parts issues” and “mislabeling” were deemed responsible for just over 50 percent of the total units recalled in the fourth quarter of the year.
