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Frank Pallone: “No, this doesn't codify our policy. It takes out from our authority the ability to assure the safety and effectiveness…”

On the recordNovember 18, 2013
No, this doesn't codify our policy. It takes out from our authority the ability to assure the safety and effectiveness of devices that we currently regulate, including some high-risk devices.
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Frank Pallone
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Pallone clarifies that the bill does not align with FDA's existing policies.

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