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    Field Safety Corrective Action

    Action taken to reduce a risk of serious deterioration in health associated with a device.

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

    Definition

    An FSCA is any action taken by a manufacturer to reduce the risk of a serious incident in relation to a device already placed on the market, including device modifications, exchange, return, destruction, or advice to users (FSN).

    What this means in practice

    FSCAs are reported to Competent Authorities in the EU and may correspond to FDA recalls, depending on classification.

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    Primary references

    3 sources
    Link health: 2 verified 1 needs review· last checked 2026-05-09
    European Commission·1MDCG·1FDA·1
    1. 1
      MDCG 2023-3 FSCA Guidance
      Needs review
      European Commissionhealth.ec.europa.eu
    2. 2
      MDCG Vigilance Guidance
      Verified
      MDCGhealth.ec.europa.eu
    3. 3
      FDA MAUDE Database
      Verified
      FDAaccessdata.fda.gov

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