FDA Seeks Ideas to Fix Faulty Device Reporting Woes
Published Date: 5/8/2025
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The FDA wants your thoughts on how it collects info about medical device problems from makers, sellers, and users. They’re checking if the current rules work well or need changes, and you’ve got 60 days to share your ideas. This helps keep medical devices safe without making reporting too tricky or costly.
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