FDA Takes Another Swing At Banning Electrical Shock Devices

The US FDA wants to ban devices that use an electrical shock to stop aggressive behavior. The agency attempted to ban the devices in 2020 but failed after it was challenged in court.

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After failing in federal court to ban electrical stimulation devices in 2020, the Food and Drug Administration is trying again.

In a rare move by the agency, the FDA says it wants to ban electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) intended...

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