Strengthening Medical Device Supply Chains: Enhanced Patient Safety.
New regulations aim to prevent shortages of critical medical devices, such as life-sustaining equipment. Manufacturers will be required to better plan for risks, and the government will monitor the situation to ensure essential products are available to citizens.
Key points
Medical device manufacturers must develop risk management plans to prevent supply disruptions.
The government will publish a list of key medical devices subject to these rules.
Voluntary reporting of manufacturing interruptions by producers is enabled, allowing for quicker responses to potential shortages.
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