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Jeff Shuren, who has served as the head of the FDA's medical device center since 2009, is leaving behind a complex legacy. His tenure began during a period of significant distrust towards the FDA from both the public and the medical device industry. Over the past 15 years, Shuren has worked to stabilize the center and rebuild trust. Insights from former colleagues, patient advocates, and industry representatives highlight the challenges and intricacies of medical device regulation, which is often seen as more complicated than drug regulation. As he departs, questions remain about the impact of his leadership on the future of medical device oversight.
Jeff Shuren took over FDA's medical device center in 2009, and had to earn back the trust of both the public and the industry. https://t.co/HwE48xyDuT
Jeff Shuren took over as head medical devices regulator at FDA in 2009 - a time when basically everyone in the device world distrusted FDA. Over the past 15 years, he's stabilized the center. Read more about Shuren's legacy here: https://t.co/ZruYfrLq7s
After almost 2 years at STAT, I've learned that medical device regulation is way more complicated (and way more 👀) than drug regulation. Is that because of, or in spite of Jeff Shuren, FDA's top med device regulator? Depends on whom you ask. @LizzyLaw_ https://t.co/qtDBk8ZEuO
