If you or a family member have been injured due to the fault of another please contact a Waterbury Personal Injury Lawyer today. http://waterbury.injuryboard.com/all-topics/recent-comments/ The problem with letting each state be a source of potential litigation against medical device companies, is that it will provide a disincentive and cost increase in development of devices. Central definition of requirements (a la the FDA) allows companies to focus on regulatory requirements (even so there can be lots including ISO, UL, etc.) and monitor those requirements and assure they are in compliance. If state courts can have law suits independent of the federal system, it means that litigation will increase and perhaps state law will be invoked as a regulatory requirement beyond the FDA requirements. This is not a good thing as it adds complexity and cost to the legal system - the only parties that win in this case are the lawyers. If you believe that the FDA is not regulating adequately, then reform the FDA - don't add 50 parallel legal systems and expect to improve safety and medical benefits. It's just the wrong way to go. http://waterbury.injuryboard.com/medical-devices-and-implants/medical-device-safety-act-of-2008.aspx?googleid=242888#C6026 A comment on Medical Device Safety Act of 2008 Medical Devices & Implants products liability medical devices Greg Rodgers Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:56:58 GMT