Trade Commission Drops Case on tourniquet-like Devices
Published Date: 7/18/2025
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Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided to end a legal case about certain blood flow restriction devices after the involved parties reached a settlement. This means no more enforcement actions will happen, and everyone can move on. If you make or sell these devices, this is your green light to keep going without worries about this case.
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Enforcement Case Terminated After Settlement
If you make or sell the specific blood flow restriction devices at issue, the U.S. International Trade Commission has ended the enforcement case after the parties reached a settlement. The Commission declined to review the ALJ’s Order No. 33 granting a joint motion to terminate, and the enforcement proceeding is hereby terminated.
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