Category: Right to Repair

Right to Repair

Advocacy groups urge the House to adopt similar language in its version of the bill.

A former FDA official argues that medical device repair needs stricter oversight to protect patient safety amid growing right to repair efforts.

Congressman Joe Morelle introduced the Fair Repair Act, aiming to guarantee the right to repair products, excluding medical devices.

Advocacy groups urge the House to adopt similar language in its version of the bill.

Feb 2, 2023

MITA is publically opposing the application of right to repair provisions for medical devices in the draft Energy Labeling Rule.

Dec 30, 2022

New amendments made to New York’s Digital Fair Repair Act, prior to it being signed by the state’s Governor, provide new exceptions for OEMs.

Jul 22, 2022

The Massachusetts Senate became the second state in the nation to pass electronics right-to-repair legislation.

Jun 17, 2022

New York passed the first electronics right-to-repair law in the U.S., which Right to Repair advocates hope indicates a greater sea change.

Jun 8, 2022

The law that was passed in New York represents a major win for the Movement, and has grand implications on medical equipment maintenance.

Jun 3, 2022

A report from U.S. PIRG Education Fund found the constrained market for wheelchair service and repair in the U.S. makes long delays common.

The new bipartisan House bill would require medical OEMs to make parts, tools, and repair manuals available to powered wheelchair owners.