CDRH 2022: Shuren Says COVID-19 Left Agency ‘Battle-Scarred’ But Also Wiser
The Agency’s Annual Report Discussed Its Top Challenges And Accomplishments For The Year That Was
Executive Summary
The US Food and Drug Administration’s device center released its annual report, noting the challenges posed by monkeypox on top of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The report also cites what the center sees as its accomplishments for the year.
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