An Act relative to toxic-free medical devices
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to ensure that medical devices sold in Massachusetts are free from harmful toxins. It requires the state’s regulatory agencies to establish standards and guidelines for the reduction and elimination of toxic substances used in the manufacturing of medical devices. The bill also mandates the reporting of information regarding the presence of toxins in these devices to the public and state agencies. Ultimately, the goal is to protect patients and healthcare providers from potential health risks associated with exposure to toxic materials.
Key provisions
- Establish standards and guidelines for reducing and eliminating toxic substances in medical devices.
- Require reporting of toxin information to the public and state agencies.
- Direct the Department of Public Health to develop a plan for implementing the new standards.
- Authorize the Department of Public Health to conduct testing of medical devices for toxins.
- Create a process for reviewing and updating the standards as new information becomes available.
- Define ‘toxic-free’ in the context of medical devices.
- Require manufacturers to provide information about the materials used in their devices.
- Establish a timeline for compliance with the new standards.
Who is affected
- Medical device manufacturers
- Healthcare providers
- Patients in Massachusetts
- The Department of Public Health
- Regulatory agencies
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Cosponsors
James J. O'Day
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