J&J hip implant case: Panel recommends per person compensation of Rs 2 mn

Recommends per person compensation of Rs 2 million; changes to rules governing medical devices

The committee looking into the alleged faulty hip implants by a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has said the company showed negligence. It has recommended that the government amend rules governing medical devices to ensure that there is better patient safety, compliance by device makers.

It also recommended that the Ministry of Health should consider setting up an independent registry for tracking usage of high-risk medical devices in India. Also, a detailed guidance document should be prepared by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) for effective recall of medical devices by the manufacturer or importer.

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