In the beginning, products were made and somebody suggested implementing processes to manage Quality. This is widely agreed as a big mistake, and we should all be blissfully unaware of the dangers of poor Quality. (I kid, I kid…)

There is a saying, “plan for the worst, and hope for the best." This is the general tone I always take when discussing Recall Management. Let's face it—no one likes talking about recalls; there is no positive side to recalls, and certainly no one "wins" when a product is recalled. This is a double whammy when you are a medical device manufacturer—not only are you recalling a defective product, but you are also facing regulatory scrutiny and potential customer endangerment. So when I speak about medical device recalls, many are apt to have a system in place to manage processes in the unfortunate event of a recall. The critical factor in this case is what system is best suited to effectively and efficiently manage the recall process?

This week we celebrate Independence Day here in the US, and it is a time to reconnect with family, grill your favorite meats, and celebrate being off from work.  I had come across a few interesting factoids and, in true non-sequitur fashion, thought I'd apply them to our common Quality and EHS Management Software solutions.  Enjoy!