FDA Device Oversight From 1906 to the Present.

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      UNITED States
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      UNITED States. Food & Drug Administration
    • Abstract:
      This article examines the history of device oversight by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Significant regulatory changes occurred in response to injuries caused by Dalkon Shield intrauterine devices. This article summarizes those changes as well as continued efforts by the FDA to strengthen device oversight and address areas of concern. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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