Senate Bill 3468
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Preventing Essential Medical Device Shortages Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 12, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3468
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Preventing Essential Medical Device Shortages Act of 2020
This bill requires manufacturers to notify the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of potential disruptions to the supply of essential medical devices. Specifically, a manufacturer of an essential medical device must notify the FDA of a permanent discontinuance or temporary interruption that is likely to lead to a meaningful disruption in the supply of the device in the United States.
March 12, 2020
03/12/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
03/12/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 2, 2022 4:13:00 PM