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SB 265

AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO NOTIFY PATIENTS REGARDING RECALLED MEDICAL DEVICES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by John Kissel

Connecticut bill requiring health care providers to notify patients about recalls of their implanted or used medical devices to improve patient safety awareness.

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Bill Summary · SB 265

Legislative bill overview

SB 265 mandates that Connecticut health care providers notify patients when medical devices implanted in or used by those patients are subject to recalls. The bill establishes a requirement for timely communication about safety issues affecting devices already in use by patients.

Why is this important

Medical device recalls can indicate serious safety risks, ranging from malfunction to infection hazards. Without direct notification, patients may remain unaware of potential dangers to their health and unable to seek timely medical evaluation or device replacement. This creates accountability in the medical device supply chain and gives patients agency in their own care decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: Health care providers must develop systems to track which devices are implanted in which patients and maintain updated recall information, potentially requiring significant administrative infrastructure and costs
  • Timing and notification standards: The bill's specific requirements around notification timelines, methods of contact, and what information must be disclosed are not detailed in the title; unclear standards could lead to inconsistent compliance
  • Liability implications: Establishing a notification requirement may create legal exposure for providers if they fail to notify, or conversely, might not shield providers from liability for device failures even with proper notification

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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