Safe Medical Devices Act

The Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 is U.S. legislation that enhances safety by requiring medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers to report any problems or malfunctions with medical devices. It aims to quickly identify and address unsafe devices to protect patients. The law also improves tracking of devices through better record-keeping, ensuring that issues can be traced and managed effectively. Overall, it promotes better oversight, transparency, and accountability to ensure medical devices used in healthcare are safe and effective for patients.