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Pharmaceutical Recall Readiness Checklist

Ensure rapid, compliant response to pharmaceutical recalls. This Recall Readiness Checklist streamlines preparation, minimizes risk, and safeguards your brand reputation. Download now and be ready!

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Recall Team & Responsibilities

1 of 9

Defines roles, contact information, and responsibilities within the recall team.

Recall Team Leader Name

Recall Team Leader Contact Number

Primary Communication Method

Team Leader Responsibilities

Quality Assurance Representative Name

Last Team Training Date

Team Member Roles

Recall Team Leader Signature

Product Identification & Traceability

2 of 9

Ensures accurate product identification, lot numbering, and traceability throughout the supply chain.

Batch Number(s) Affected

Manufacturing Site

Manufacturing Date Range

Quantity Manufactured (per lot)

Description of Product Identifier (e.g., Serial Number format)

Distribution Channels Involved

Sample Label/Packaging (for reference)

Affected Product Assessment

3 of 9

Evaluates the scope of the recall, including affected lots, distribution channels, and potential patient impact.

Affected Lot Numbers

Reason for Recall

Detailed Description of Defect/Issue

Estimated Quantity of Affected Product

Distribution Channels Affected

Date Product First Distributed

Potential Patient Impact Assessment

Communication & Notification

4 of 9

Outlines procedures for notifying relevant parties, including regulatory agencies, distributors, healthcare professionals, and patients.

Regulatory Agency Notification Required?

Which Regulatory Agency?

Notification Draft (Agency)

Distribution Channel Notification Required?

Notification Draft (Distributors)

Distribution Channels Notified

Patient Communication Plan Summary

Date of Agency Notification

Time of Agency Notification

Retrieval & Disposition

5 of 9

Details steps for retrieving affected product from the field and handling its proper disposal or return.

Number of Affected Units Retrieved

Number of Units Remaining to Retrieve

Primary Retrieval Location

Date Retrieval Started

Date Retrieval Completed (Target)

Disposition Method

Detailed Description of Disposition Actions

Supporting Documentation (e.g., Destruction Certificates)

Record Keeping & Documentation

6 of 9

Specifies requirements for maintaining accurate records throughout the recall process, including documentation of actions taken and rationale.

Recall Initiation Date

Summary of Recall Event and Findings

Number of Lots Affected

Estimated Number of Units Affected

Affected Product Batch Records

Description of Communication with Regulatory Agencies

Regulatory Agency Notification Status

Supporting Documentation (e.g., lab reports, complaints)

Recall Team Lead Signature

Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)

7 of 9

Identifies steps to determine root cause of the issue and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent future recalls.

Describe the Root Cause of the Recall Event

Detail the Corrective Actions Taken to Address the Immediate Issue

Outline Preventative Actions to Avoid Recurrence

Number of Personnel Trained on Corrective/Preventive Actions

Verification Method of CAPA Effectiveness

Planned Completion Date for CAPA Implementation

CAPA Review and Approval Signature

Training & Awareness

8 of 9

Verifies training records and confirms awareness of recall procedures across relevant personnel.

Number of Employees Trained

Last Training Date

Training Method (e.g., Classroom, Online)

Summary of Training Content

Training Record Verification Status

Upload Training Records (if applicable)

Review and Update

9 of 9

Establishes a schedule and process for regularly reviewing and updating the recall plan to ensure its effectiveness.

Last Review Date

Summary of Review Findings and Changes

Review Frequency (in months)

Review Status

Reviewer Signature

Next Scheduled Review Date

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