submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by [M] to c/softwaregore@lemmy.world
 

Reminds me of the Therac-25 incident..

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[–] 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (8 children)

So uh… as someone who works in biotech and understands exactly what level of rigor is required before the FDA allows you to sell a medical device - a term that has specific legal definition, regulations, and restrictions, I’m a bit suspicious this could be fake. This sort of error would indicate a systemic error and abrogation of due diligence at at least 4 different levels, and would be an apocalyptically huge lawsuit.

Edit: I stand corrected - lots of people are corroborating this whole thing. That’s kind of astounding, tbh.

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    “and would be an apocalyptically huge lawsuit.”

    Apocalyptically huge lawsuit, here we come!!!

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    FDA requirements were the first thing that popped into my mind. Is it possible somehow these devices fall under different regulations than "medical devices"? I am only vaguely familiar with the applicable 21 CFR regs. This seems like a pretty gargantuan screw up since it could, I would think, kill people.

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