Proposed Fair Repair Act Excludes Medical Devices
Congressman Joe Morelle introduced the Fair Repair Act, aiming to guarantee the right to repair products, excluding medical devices.
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MITA Opposes Right to Repair Provisions in FTC Energy Labeling Rule
MITA is publically opposing the application of right to repair provisions for medical devices in the draft Energy Labeling Rule.
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Medtech Remanufacturing Is the New Battleground for Right-to-Repair Advocates
The remanufacturing of medical devices may start to become a larger part of the Right to Repair movement conversation.
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Proposed Fair Repair Act Excludes Medical Devices
Congressman Joe Morelle introduced the Fair Repair Act, aiming to guarantee the right to repair products, excluding medical devices.
‘Right to Repair’ Measure Draws Fire at Georgia Capitol
A Right to Repair bill that would provide opportunities to repair electronics and machinery—including medical equipment—is being challenged in Atlanta.
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Senate Introduces Bill to Allow Farmers to Fix Their Own Equipment
The new legislation introduced in the Senate will hopefully lend itself to creating traction for the biomed right-to-repair movement.
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The Right to Repair of Medical Equipment Is Not an IP Issue
The right to repair as a legislative movement has grand implications on the future of medical equipment and patient safety.
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Introducing 24×7 + The Bearded Biomed: Sounding Off on Biomed’s Biggest Headlines
Today’s episode touches on the need to increase awareness and training in the biomed field, cybersecurity concerns, and the recent developments of Right to Repair.
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Defending the Right to Repair
In this Soapbox column, retired BMET manager Frank Nickells, CBET, shares his thoughts on the Right to Repair and reveals why he thinks the resistance to the movement is about money—not safety.
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Hospitals Call on Illinois Legislature to Pass Right to Repair
A diverse coalition of hospitals, consumers, small businesses, and farmers urged an Illinois House committee to pass “Right to Repair” legislation.
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Did Apple Really Embrace Right-to-Repair?
There are still many unanswered questions regarding Apple's recent announcement that it would soon be offering a self-service repair program for the iPhone.
