Revised FDA Guidance Says Makers Of Tests, Hospital Beds, More Should Tell Agency Of Shortages
Executive Summary
The US FDA has updated its how-to guide on reporting device shortages during the pandemic with a separate online resource that lists products for which the agency believes notification would be recommended.
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