How to Research Drug Recalls with Claude
Research drug recalls with Claude and ToolRouter. FDA medication recall search with health risk context.
Tool
Claude searches FDA drug recalls and provides clinical context for each result. It explains what the contamination type means for patient risk, identifies whether the recall affects branded or generic equivalents of a medication, and explains what a pharmacy or patient should do with recalled product — translating regulatory announcements into clinical action.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Product Recalls tool:
- Ask Claude: "Search for FDA drug recalls involving [medication name or active ingredient]"
- Claude returns matching recalls with reason, class, and lot details
- Ask: "What is the health risk from the contamination cited in this recall?"
- Ask: "Are there alternative medications not affected by this recall?"
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Product Recalls tool
Search for FDA drug recalls involving metformin in the last two years. What contamination issues were found, which manufacturers were involved, and what lot numbers were recalled?
Tips
- Ask about recall class — Class I drug recalls indicate the highest risk of serious health consequences
- Check whether the generic or brand name versions are both affected — recalls sometimes cover only certain manufacturers
- Ask Claude to identify alternative medications to ask a doctor about if your specific medication is recalled