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# Info Collection on Device Recall Authority
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/info-collection-on-device-recall-authority-3/
- Published: 2021-08-03T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T17:08:59.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: FDA Policy/General, #legacy-id-D5149844

*Federal Register* notice: FDA has submitted to OMB an information collection extension entitled “Medical Device Recall Authority--21 CFR Part 810” (Control Number 0910-0432). Section 518(e) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act provides FDA with the authority in certain instances to issue an order requiring companies 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://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2021-16635.pdf?ref=fdaweb.com).