Recall

What does "Recall" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Recall in the context of medicine usually refers to a request to return a product after the discovery of safety issues or product defects that might endanger the consumer or put the maker/seller at risk of legal action. It could be a drug, medical device, or a food product. The product might be defective, contaminated, or mislabeled, and using it could lead to health problems. Therefore, the manufacturer or the responsible authority decides to 'recall' or take back all the units of that product from the market or from consumers.

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