SB2907: Medical Device Recall Improvement Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to improve medical device recall notifications by amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish an electronic format for device recall notifications, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill amends federal law to require medical device manufacturers to notify the FDA and others about recalls using an electronic format instead of potentially inconsistent methods. Medical devices are products like pacemakers, stents, and diagnostic equipment used in healthcare. The electronic system would standardize how recall information is reported, making notifications faster and easier to track. The bill aims to improve public safety by ensuring recall information reaches hospitals, doctors, and patients more reliably. It was introduced by Senator Richard Durbin and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
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SB2907: Medical Device Recall Improvement Act