'Full-Speed Ahead,' Says Acting US FDA Chief Sharpless
Executive Summary
In his first speech to agency staff, US FDA acting Commissioner Ned Sharpless says the agency will continue working on issues such as the Medical Device Safety Action Plan, the precertification program and the National Evaluation System for health Technology (NEST). He also says he's not approaching the post like a temporary caretaker.
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