FDA moves to rehire medical device staffers fired only days earlier

FDA moves to rehire medical device staffers fired only days earlier https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=35143 The agency rescinded recent probationary terminations for multiple medical device reviewers-restoring access and employment after industry lobbying-while leaving comparable cuts in food and tobacco centres in place. Device programme hiring is substantially supported by industry user fees tied to review benchmarks, and industry groups argued the layoffs would impede timely approvals. Reinstated staff reported no advance notice or explanation, raising procedural and transparency concerns and demonstrating selective rehiring focused on the device centre. en-us Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:46:03 +0530 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:46:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator FDA moves to rehire medical device staffers fired only days earlier https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=35143 The agency rescinded recent probationary terminations for multiple medical device reviewers-restoring access and employment after industry lobbying-while leaving comparable cuts in food and tobacco centres in place. Device programme hiring is substantially supported by industry user fees tied to review benchmarks, and industry groups argued the layoffs would impede timely approvals. Reinstated staff reported no advance notice or explanation, raising procedural and transparency concerns and demonstrating selective rehiring focused on the device centre. News - Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:46:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=35143