Pharmaceutical Recall Readiness Checklist
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Recall Team & Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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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