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Michael Burgess: “Substantial equivalence does not necessarily equate clearance, and your own information that you sent to a company that…”

On the recordApril 17, 2012
Substantial equivalence does not necessarily equate clearance, and your own information that you sent to a company that receives a substantial equivalence determination, 'Please be advised the FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that the FDA has made a determination that this complies with other requirements of the Act.'
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess emphasizes the distinction between substantial equivalence and compliance with FDA requirements.

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