House Bill 2915
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Medical Device Guardians Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 22, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2915
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Medical Device Guardians Act
This bill requires physicians to report significant adverse experiences caused by medical devices to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The FDA must establish an electronic reporting system to facilitate compliance with this bill and must publish the reports online.
May 22, 2019
05/23/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
05/22/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
05/22/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:47:40 AM