Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act

HR 3723, the Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act, allows medical device manufacturers to provide required labeling exclusively through electronic means instead of physical labels. This change directly affects manufacturers of prescription devices and in vitro diagnostic devices, removing the prior requirement for physical labeling at the point of use in healthcare facilities or blood establishments. The bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to replace outdated language about physical labeling with a general requirement for "devices (including in vitro diagnostic devices)." This simplifies compliance by enabling digital solutions like QR codes or online portals for labeling information. The policy change is a direct regulatory update with no new funding or enforcement mechanisms.