H.R. 6062 · 116th Congress

To amend certain provisions in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act relating to the discontinuance or interruption in the production of life-saving drugs so as to apply such provisions with respect to life-saving devices, and for other purposes.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2020-03-03
Latest action
2020-03-04 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.

Summary

This bill expands existing requirements relating to supply shortages of life-saving drugs to also apply to life-saving medical devices.

Generally, a manufacturer must (1) notify the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of supply interruptions in certain circumstances, (2) provide for the expedited review of a new device that may mitigate the shortage, and (3) allow the FDA to authorize the importation of the device for emergency medical care.