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FDA needs more staff, authority to oversee device recalls, watchdog finds

The GAO found the FDA's limited staff and authority have hindered oversight of nearly 4,000 device recalls from 2020 to 2024, urging legislative action and workforce planning.

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“FDA's challenges — such as insufficient staffing — can create inefficiencies in the process and potentially put lives at risk,” the U.S. Government Accountability Office said.

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FDA needs more staff, authority to oversee device recalls, watchdog finds

“FDA's challenges — such as insufficient staffing — can create inefficiencies in the process and potentially put lives at risk,” the U.S. Government Accountability Office said.

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healthcaredive.com broke the news in on Monday, December 15, 2025.
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