Re: Justice System Shield Medical Device Mnfg'ers

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When my super powers kick in, I, too, will be IMMUNE to
everything, including mold and all other toxins. I cannot
find my Wonder Woman bracelets or my Lariat of Truth; can't
fit into suit anymore.

On another note, I hope everyone will use common sense and
realize that there is no protection save what you provide
yourself. Do your homework and research on any medical
implants/devises and realize that the FDA approval is not like
the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.

On 2/21/08, Deborah wrote:
>
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/21/washington/21device.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin
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> February 21, 2008
> Justices Shield Medical Devices From Lawsuits
> By LINDA GREENHOUSE
> WASHINGTON — Makers of medical devices like implantable
> defibrillators or breast implants are immune from liability
> for personal injuries as long as the Food and Drug
> Administration approved the device before it was marketed
> and it meets the agency’s specifications, the Supreme Court
> ruled on Wednesday.
>
> The 8-to-1 decision was a victory for the Bush
> administration, which for years has sought broad authority
> to pre-empt tougher state regulation.
>
> In 2004, the administration reversed longstanding federal
> policy and began arguing that “premarket approval” of a new
> medical device by the F.D.A. overrides most claims for
> damages under state law. Because federal law makes no
> provision for damage suits against device makers, injured
> patients have turned to state law and have won substantial
> awards.
>