FDA Authorizes Emergency Use Of Devices In War Time, Bill Signed By The President Clarifies
Executive Summary
President Trump signed off on legislation allowing US FDA to authorize additional emergency uses for medical products to reduce deaths and impacts of injuries caused by "agents of war." The signature ends a turf battle between FDA and the Department of Defense over authorizing products needed quickly under the emergency conditions of war.
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