On April 22, the U.S. the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a ban on electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) used for self-injurious or aggressive behavior because “they present an unreasonable and substantial risk to public health that cannot be corrected or eliminated through changes to the labeling.” Read more
FDA proposes ban on ESDs for treating self-injurious behavior
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