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Introduced
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
In Committee
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the manufacturers of certain essential medical devices to notify the Food and Drug Administration when such manufacturers become aware of a circumstance that could lead to a shortage of such devices, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Preventing Essential Medical Device Shortages Act of 2020, requires manufacturers of certain "essential medical devices" to notify the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when they become aware of a circumstance that could lead to a shortage of such devices. The bill defines "essential devices" and directs the FDA to publish an annual list of these devices. It also amends existing law to include essential devices in the FDA's drug and device shortage list and requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the FDA's coordination and communication in assessing and mitigating device shortages. The goal of the bill is to help prevent and address shortages of critical medical devices.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3468/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3468/BILLS-116s3468is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3468/BILLS-116s3468is.pdf.pdf |
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