Supreme Court: FDA Approval Of Medical Devices Pre-empts Lawsuits
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Could the high court's Feb. 20 decision clear the way for drug pre-emption as well?
You may also be interested in...
Johnson & Johnson Ortho Evra Suits Put Preemption Front And Center – Again
Plaintiffs cite J&J’s manufacturing negligence in response to the firm’s motion to dismiss product liability suits related to the patch.
FDA Eyes Upclassification, Labeling Guidance To Address Stapler Risks
The US agency sent a letter to health-care providers spotlighting its analysis of the increasing numbers of adverse events linked to surgical staplers and implantable staples, and its plans for a draft guidance on labeling and an advisory panel meeting to consider a 510(k) requirement for the products.