S 540
111th Congress
Senate
Health
Civil actions and liability
Federal preemption
Health technology, devices, supplies
Product safety and quality
Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
Introduced: March 5, 2009
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 4, 2009
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-1031.
Mar 5, 2009
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 5, 2009
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit specified provisions preempting state and local requirements for medical devices intended for human use from being construed to modify or otherwise affect any action for damages or the liability of any person under state law. Makes this Act effective as if it were included in the Medical Device Amendments of 1976 and applicable to any civil action pending or filed on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
What's happening now
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-1031.
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