Preventing Essential Medical Device Shortages Act of 2020 This bill requires manufacturers to notify the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of potential disruptions to the supply of essential medical devices. Specifically, a manufacturer of an essential medical device must notify the FDA of a permanent discontinuance or temporary interruption that is likely to lead to a meaningful disruption in the supply of the device in the United States.
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Preventing Essential Medical Device Shortages Act of 2020
USA116th CongressS-3468| Senate
| Updated: 3/12/2020
Preventing Essential Medical Device Shortages Act of 2020 This bill requires manufacturers to notify the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of potential disruptions to the supply of essential medical devices. Specifically, a manufacturer of an essential medical device must notify the FDA of a permanent discontinuance or temporary interruption that is likely to lead to a meaningful disruption in the supply of the device in the United States.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth technology, devices, suppliesManufacturing