Medical Device Recall Improvement Act of 2025

# Medical Device Recall Improvement Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would strengthen the system for recalling dangerous or defective medical devices. It aims to give the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) better tools and clearer authority to identify problematic devices quickly, notify patients and healthcare providers, and remove unsafe products from the market more efficiently. The bill also seeks to improve how companies report problems with their devices and how the FDA communicates recalls to the public. **Who It Affects:** The bill would impact patients who use medical devices (anything from pacemakers to wheelchairs), hospitals and clinics that purchase these devices, medical device manufacturers, and the FDA.

Patients could benefit from faster identification of unsafe products, while manufacturers would face stricter reporting requirements and accountability measures. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been assigned to a congressional committee for review and debate but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Representative Janice Schakowsky (D-IL). The bill has not yet passed into law. *Note: Specific provisions weren't detailed in the source material provided, so this summary reflects the general intent based on the bill's title and subject matter.*.