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How many companies in cities across Kalamazoo County received FDA citations in 2024?

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Dr. Christine S. Lee Acting Associate Commissioner for Minority Health and Director of the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) in the Office of the Commissioner at the U.S. FDA | Official Website

Dr. Christine S. Lee Acting Associate Commissioner for Minority Health and Director of the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) in the Office of the Commissioner at the U.S. FDA | Official Website

There were two companies in cities associated with Kalamazoo County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county throughout 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

This is a 33.3% decrease from the number of companies cited in the previous year.

The citations in the county include:

  • The responsibilities and procedures applicable to the quality control unit are not in writing and fully followed.
  • Aseptic processing areas are deficient in that walls are not smooth and/or hard surfaces that are easily cleanable.
  • Equipment used in the manufacture, processing, packing or holding of drug products is not of appropriate design to facilitate operations for its intended use.

The companies cited were involved in either Veterinary or Devices sectors.

Both companies cited should take voluntary actions to correct their 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.

Companies Located Within Kalamazoo County Cities and the Citations They Received in 2024
Company NameArea of BusinessInspection DateIssue Cited
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker CorporationDevices11/15/2024Design verification - Lack of or inadequate procedures
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker CorporationDevices11/15/2024Lack of or inadequate process validation
Zoetis, LLCVeterinary02/13/2024Procedures not in writing, fully followed
Zoetis, LLCVeterinary02/13/2024Floors, walls, ceiling surfaces
Zoetis, LLCVeterinary02/13/2024Equipment Design, Size and Location
Zoetis, LLCVeterinary02/13/2024Absence of Written Procedures
Zoetis, LLCVeterinary02/13/2024Procedures for sterile drug products
Zoetis, LLCVeterinary02/13/2024Investigations of discrepancies, failures
Zoetis, LLCVeterinary02/13/2024Complete Test Data

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