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Section 42

Recall

of Medical Device Act 2012

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Section 42
(1)

An establishment may recall any defective medical device at any time.

(2)

The establishment shall, on or before undertaking a recall of the medical device, provide information as may be specified by the Authority.

(3)

The establishment shall, as soon as possible after the completion of a recall, report to the Authority the results of the recall and any action taken to prevent a recurrence of the problem.

(4)

Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Authority may order the establishment to recall any medical device at any time due to patient safety and public health.