FDA Revives Proposal To Ban Controversial Uses Of Electrical Devices

FDA is again proposing to ban the use of electrical stimulation devices (ESDS) for reducing or stopping self-injurious or aggressive behavior, aiming to end a practice often decried as abusive in institutions for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. While a previous attempt by FDA to ban the use was struck down by the courts, Congress has since amended the Food, Drug & Cosmetics (FD&C) Act to clarify FDA can in some circumstances ban devices intended for a specific use...