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# Info Collection Extension on Device Recall Authority
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/info-collection-extension-on-device-recall-authority/
- Published: 2021-04-05T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T16:53:34.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: FDA Policy/General, #legacy-id-D5149036

*Federal Register notice: FDA is seeking comments on an information collection extension entitled “Medical Device Recall Authority — 21 CFR part 810” (OMB Control Number 0910-0432). FDA regulations provide it with the authority to issue an order requiring an appropriate person, including manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers of a device, if FDA finds that there is reasonable probability that the device intended for human use would cause serious, adverse health consequences or death, to: (* **1** *) Immediately cease distribution of such device and (* **2** *) immediately notify health professionals and device-user facilities of the order and to instruct such professionals and facilities to cease use of such device. To view the notice, click* [*here*](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-04-05/pdf/2021-06960.pdf?ref=fdaweb.com)*.*