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Most medical devices do not hit the market through rigorous safety testing but by being deemed similar enough to something already approved—the “predicate” device through a mechanism known as the FDA’s 510(k) pathway. But similar is not a synonym for safe. While the assumption may be that substantial equivalence is a reasonable stand-in for a safety review, a share of devices cleared with this method still get recalled, and the FDA spends valuable time reviewing devices the same way, regardless of how risky it is on paper.
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REAL ID is officially in effect nationwide and immediately impacts all domestic air travelers. What happens if you don't have the proper identification?
While the Homeland Security chief said travelers without a Real ID can still fly — for now — they’ll be subject to extra screening. So everyone should brace for even longer airport security lines and delays.
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