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Why Was the FDA Keeping a Secret Database of Medical Device Injuries?

secret FDA database of medical device errors exposedAccording to the mission statement published on its website, the FDA “is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.”

One has to wonder then how an agency charged with such an important task can justify the existence ...

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