To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to humanitarian device exemption applications.

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:31:21Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2428 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to humanitarian device exemption applications. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:31 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 2428

This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand the humanitarian device exemption to authorize the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to exempt from effectiveness requirements certain medical devices intended to benefit fewer than 8,000 individuals. Currently, the FDA may exempt devices intended to benefit fewer than 4,000 individuals.

Within 18 months of enactment of this Act, the FDA must define “probable benefit” for these devices.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2428

Bill HR 2428 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2015. Bill HR 2428 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on May 19, 2015. Bill HR 2428's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of May 22, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2428

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2428

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Health

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationHealth technology, devices, supplies

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2428

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to humanitarian device exemption applications.To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to humanitarian device exemption applications.

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