Medical Device Recall Improvement Act of 2025

# Medical Device Recall Improvement Act of 2025 - Summary **What the bill would do:** The Medical Device Recall Improvement Act of 2025 would strengthen the process for recalling faulty or dangerous medical devices. It aims to improve how the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) identifies, tracks, and manages recalls of medical devices like pacemakers, insulin pumps, surgical tools, and diagnostic equipment. While the specific details aren't publicly detailed yet, recall improvement bills typically focus on making the process faster, more transparent, and better at notifying patients and healthcare providers when devices are unsafe. **Who it affects:** This bill would impact patients who use medical devices, hospitals and healthcare providers, manufacturers of medical devices, and the FDA.

Patients could benefit from faster notification if their devices are recalled, while manufacturers would need to follow updated recall procedures. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Senator Richard Durbin (D-Illinois) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it's being reviewed before any vote. It has not yet advanced to the full Senate for consideration.