As a follow-up to my previous message, the Federal Register notice to be published on April 25th is attached, as is an explanation of the FDA process for banning medical devices.

The Federal Register posting is only a 'proposed rule', subject to public comment.  It is important that people and organizations submit comments to the FDA during the 30 day comment period.  Instructions for comments are included in the notice.

Time to get to work!

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From: Shannon, Dan (ADD)
Sent: Friday, April 22, 2016 10:33 AM
Subject: Breaking News - FDA Proposal to Ban Electrical Stimulation Devices used to treat Self-Injurious or Aggressive Behavior
Importance: High

From: FDA Office of Health and Constituent Affairs [mailto:xxxxxx@fda.hhs.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 22, 2016 9:03 AM
To: FDA Office of Health and Constituent Affairs
Subject: Proposal to Ban Electrical Stimulation Devices used to treat Self-Injurious or Aggressive Behavior

Good morning,

Today FDA announced that it is proposing to ban electrical stimulation devices used to treat aggressive or self-injurious behavior.  FDA has determined that these devices present an unreasonable and substantial risk of illness or injury that cannot be corrected or eliminated by labeling.  FDA is proposing to include in this ban both new devices and devices already in distribution and use.

For more information, please view the Federal Register display notice<https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2016/04/25/2016-09433/banned-devices-electrical-stimulation-devices-used-to-treat-self-injurious-or-aggressive-behavior> and the FDA Medical Device Bans webpage<http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/MedicalDeviceBans/default.htm>.

Sincerely,

Shannon Thor, PharmD, MS

Lieutenant, US Public Health Service

Health Programs Coordinator
Office of Health & Constituent Affairs
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