Healey asks FDA to ban shock devices used at Mass. school for people with disabilities
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from Boston.com8 months ago
The state is supporting a proposed federal ban on electrical shock devices for people with disabilities, with Massachusetts being home to the only facility using these devices nationwide.
Boston.comhttps://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2024/05/29/healey-asks-fda-to-ban-shock-devices-used-at-mass-school-for-people-with-disabilities/
The FDA declared that electrical stimulation devices present a significant risk of illness or injury, while the JRC in Canton maintains its use for around 50 patients.
Boston.comhttps://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2024/05/29/healey-asks-fda-to-ban-shock-devices-used-at-mass-school-for-people-with-disabilities/
Governor Maura Healey's administration backs the ban on ESDs, offering assistance for a 180-day transitional period for current device users in treatment plans.
Boston.comhttps://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2024/05/29/healey-asks-fda-to-ban-shock-devices-used-at-mass-school-for-people-with-disabilities/
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