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CDRH Sequestration Impact: Training, Standards And Reg Science

CDRH Director Jeffrey Shuren detailed last week how federal sequestration cuts to FDA are impacting specific device center programs, including training, standards development and regulatory science. Shuren also signaled imminent policy releases from the center, including a finalized post-market surveillance plan.

Training efforts, standards development and regulatory science programs within CDRH are being impacted by federal sequestration cuts that took effect March 1, according to Center Director Jeffrey Shuren.

FDA is facing an approximately 7.7 percent across-the-board cut this year under sequestration. While FDA, unlike many federal agencies, does not plan to furlough any employees as a result of the cuts, the reductions will be felt, Shuren made clear April 16 at the Medical Device Manufacturers Association annual meeting in Washington, D.C

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