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    Customer Notification Letter

    Communication to users notifying them of a safety issue, corrective action, or important product information.

    Reviewed by Christian Espinosa, Founder, Blue Goat CyberLast reviewed May 5, 2026

    Definition

    Required as part of most recalls and FSCAs, customer notification letters identify the affected product, describe the hazard, instruct on actions, and provide a response mechanism. Templates vary by regulator (FDA Recall Communication, EU FSN).

    What this means in practice

    Effectiveness checks (e.g., response rate ≥ 90%) are scrutinized by FDA recall coordinators.

    Primary references

    3 sources
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    FDA·1European Commission·1MDCG·1
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      FDA Recall Communications
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      FDAfda.gov
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      EUDAMED Public Site
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      European Commissionec.europa.eu
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      MDCG Vigilance Guidance
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      MDCGhealth.ec.europa.eu

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