‘Race to the bottom’: Investigation reveals toll of weak medical device laws
An investigation into Australia's medical device regulation reveals weak oversight has led to injuries and deaths. Researchers extracted over 81,000 government logs, finding the Therapeutic Goods Administration approved 55,223 devices since 2016 but conducted detailed assessments on just 4.3 percent. Devices approved via European certification are 2.9 times more likely to be recalled than those approved by U.S. regulators.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 19:11 UTC
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