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  • jr377 replied to the topic FDA rules too strict? in the forum Regulatory Basics for Medical Devices 7 years ago

    I believe that the FDA would rather over-regulate than under-regulate. It’s not always a bad thing though. The products that would affect someone over their entire lifetime need to be carefully considered when deciding whether or not they should be put on the market. One big issue for me is when a product could be used on someone who is terminally ill. I believe that people should be able to test certain potentially life saving/extending products if they choose to. As long as they are made aware of the products facts (i.e. potential side effects or whether there is a lack of knowledge of what may happen), they should be able to use them. You may say that this would be taking advantage of them, but those who have no other options deserve to choose whether or not they want to be a part of a “hail mary” option. One that may actually work. Everyone deserves a little hope. There are some “right to try” laws but they could be better.