Recall of Drugs, Medical Devices, and Medical Supplies

Health Hazard: When a product can pose a serious threat to consumer health. For example, the presence of pathogenic bacteria in food products or the emergence of undesirable side effects in drugs.

Quality Issues: When there are significant issues related to the quality or performance of the product. For example, if an automobile manufacturer discovers that safety equipment is malfunctioning in a batch of cars.

Labeling or Packaging Issues: When there are errors or deficiencies in the labeling or packaging of the products. For example, misleading or incomplete information on product content in labels.

Production Errors: When errors or faulty manufacturing processes occur during product production. For example, the incorrect use of drug ingredients in a batch of medication.

Product Traceability: Batch numbers ensure that each product batch has a unique identity. This facilitates tracking and tracing of products throughout all stages from production to distribution.

Recall: If a product needs to be recalled, batch numbers enable this process to be quick and precise. It becomes possible to identify which batch numbers are affected and recall only those.

Quality Control: Batch numbers assist manufacturers in tracking product quality and verifying that each batch of product has undergone quality control.

Product Safety: In cases of health or safety issues, batch numbers allow for the rapid identification and recall of affected products, preventing consumers from being at risk.