Medical Devices
Senator Markey has worked hard to ensure that medical devices – particularly those for children – are approved quickly while protecting both quality and patient safety. In the House of Representatives, Markey passed a law in 2007 that incentivizes the development of devices for children with rare diseases. It also funds “pediatric device consortia,” which bring together innovators and device manufacturers to stimulate the development and availability for medical devices for children.
- Markey Commends Walgreens on New “Talking” Prescription Devices to Aid Blind and Visually-Impaired Posted on 06/09/14
- Senator Markey, Rep. Neal to Discuss Heroin & Prescription Drug Abuse Crisis in Western Mass. Posted on 03/06/14
- Markey Calls for Expanding Availability of Treatment to Help First Responders Prevent Opiate Use and Abuse Posted on 02/11/14
- Senator Markey Introduces Resolution Declaring September Brain Aneurysm Month Posted on 02/11/14
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Markey Commends FDA Action on Triclosan Posted on 12/16/13
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued a proposed rule to require manufacturers of antibacterial hand soaps and body washes to demonstrate that these products are safe for long-term daily use and more effective than plain soap and water in preventing illness.
Read More - Markey Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Compounding Pharmacy Legislation Posted on 11/18/13
- Markey Commends FDA Action to Reclassify Addictive Painkillers Posted on 10/25/13