FDA: Proposal To Ban Electrical Stimulation Devices Used To Treat Self-Injurious or Aggressive Behav

[proverbialwisdom]

https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FDA-2016-N-1111-0001

Devices: Proposal To Ban Electrical Stimulation Devices Used To Treat Self-Injurious or Aggressive Behavior
This Proposed Rule document was issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

For related information, Open Docket Folder: https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FDA-2016-N-1111

Action

Proposed rule.

Summary

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is proposing to ban electrical stimulation devices used to treat aggressive or self-injurious behavior. FDA has determined that these devices present an unreasonable and substantial risk of illness or injury that cannot be corrected or eliminated by labeling. FDA is proposing to include in this ban both new devices and devices already in distribution and use.

Dates

Submit either electronic or written comments on the proposed rule by May 25, 2016.

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[KamaAina]

1. These "electrical stimulation devices", i.e. cattle prods, are used at only one facility in the U.S.

the infamous Judge Rotenberg Center in Massachusetts, which routinely uses them on Autistic and other disabled people. Many are people of color from New York State, which for some reason, pays for their torture there.

Founder Matt Israel was forced to resign under a consent decree some years ago. He and his wife now run similar institutions in California under the name Tobinworld.

From a more recent suit:

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/04/11/mother-sues-judge-rotenberg-center-over-torture-of-disabled-son/

The mother of a severely disabled young man is suing a Canton treatment center over what she calls “torture.” As part of her lawsuit, she wants the world to see the shock therapy treatment that the State Senate has been trying to ban for years....

In court Wednesday, an expert witness for the family testified that the doctors stood by as Andre was shocked in 2002 at the age of 18. He says Andre was literally “scared stiff.”

Disturbing video of the treatment was shown in court. Jurors listened as Andre screamed as he was shocked, and yelled out, “No.” He was then restrained face down for hours....

Senator Brian Joyce has been working for a decade to ban the use of shock therapy there. “It’s really horrible and it’s unbelievable that it still takes place in 2012 in the United States of America,” says Senator Joyce. “To my knowledge it’s not allowed in any other state in the union.”

[HuckleB]

2. Indeed. Autism advocates have fought this battle for years.

Unfortunately, the OP is using this despicable practice in an attempt to get others to pay attention to anti-vaccine nonsense.

Do I have to point out how despicable that is...?

[alp227]

5. I don't see any anti vaccine stuff here.

[HuckleB]

7. That's rich.

Did you read the whole OP? And you missed the silly question at the end? The OP is working to get anti-vax pages back into DU discussion.

It's quite sad.

[alp227]

9. OP doesn't mention "vaccine" or any variants. nt

[HuckleB]

12. Uh huh.

And yet...

How is it that you don't get it, especially with the obvious "question?" Already noted...?

[alp227]

14. "Guess the link source."

What are you reading in that?

[HuckleB]

15. So you don't know the games this poster plays?

Really?

[blogslut]

3. regulations.gov?

I don't get it. How is this a bad thing?

[KamaAina]

4. Statement on FDA Proposed Rule Banning Use of Electric Shock Devices

http://autisticadvocacy.org/2016/04/statement-on-fda-proposed-rule-banning-use-of-electric-shock-devices/

Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a proposed rule to ban the use of electrical shock devices. These are such as those used at the Judge Rotenberg Center in Canton, Massachusetts, which routinely shocks its disabled students. ASAN is pleased that the FDA has finally taken action as a result of hearings regarding electric shock devices two years ago, at which ASAN representatives and other disability rights advocates testified.

This proposed rule is one step out of many in the regulatory process to ban the use of electric shock devices in the United States. The rule will be formally released and available for public comment in the Federal Register on April 25. ASAN will submit formal public comments as part of this process. Other self-advocates’ public comments are vital to this process. We urge you to submit your comments on the proposed rule. You may submit comments electronically starting April 25 via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov, entering the docket number FDA-2016-N-1111 and following its other instructions. You may also submit written public comment by mail to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.

The use of contingent electric shock devices is an inhumane practice and as the FDA has noted on the decline for decades, as ways of supporting people arise that are humane and do not involve painful, violent aversives gain traction. The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture has declared the use of electric shock as torture. At ASAN, we believe that contingent electric shock – and all aversive interventions – are indeed torture and everyone has the right to be supported with dignity, humanity and respect. The use of contingent electric shock and other aversives have never been appropriate and have always constituted an unscientific and unethical practice. We will be submitting comments to that effect. The chance to end this torture in the United States is at hand, and we urge individuals to do all they can to make sure it does.

Disclaimer: I was the head of ASAN San Jose until recently.

[Odin2005]

6. Good, the torturing of autistic people must stop!

[HuckleB]

8. Yes, indeed.

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[jwirr]

10. This is not just about autistic children. This shock treatment

has been used on many disabled persons. And they know it is torture - google "Shock Doctrine".

[Rex]

11. Why is this still a thing in 2016?

Shameful.

[HuckleB]

13. Because...

... Look into the OP's history. There are no secrets at DU.

The truth is that this despicable practice is only a link too actual CTs.