There was one company in a city associated with Richland County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county throughout 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
This is an increase over the number of companies cited in the previous year.
The citations in the county include:
- Procedures for design change have not been adequately established.
- Procedures for corrective and preventive action have not been established.
- Procedures for receiving, reviewing, and evaluating complaints by a formally designated unit have not been established.
The company cited should take a voluntary action to correct its managing operations.
The FDA routinely inspects facilities across the nation to determine if the workplace and their products are compliant with FDA-regulated laws and regulations implemented to improve overall public health. Inspection results are then disclosed publicly.
According to its website, the FDA is a government agency that is primarily responsible for monitoring the production and distribution of human and animal drugs, biological products, medical supplies and tobacco products for safety quality.
| Company Name | Area of Business | Inspection Date | Issue Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes Rehab Services, Inc. | Devices | 12/20/2024 | Design changes – Lack of or Inadequate Procedures |
| Forbes Rehab Services, Inc. | Devices | 12/20/2024 | Lack of or inadequate procedures |
| Forbes Rehab Services, Inc. | Devices | 12/20/2024 | Lack of or inadequate complaint procedures |
| Forbes Rehab Services, Inc. | Devices | 12/20/2024 | Evaluation, timeliness, identification |
