Implanted Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Devices for Patients with Paralysis or Amputation - Non-clinical Testing and Clinical Considerations; Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff - Final Guidance
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- Implanted Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Devices for Patients with Paralysis or Amputation - Non-clinical Testing and Clinical Considerations; Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff - Final Guidance
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- May 24, 2021
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- May 24, 2021 – ?
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- May 29, 2026Comment from Michelle WalkerOtherIndividualRead comment →
- Feb 14, 2026Comment from AnonymousSupportIndividual
Adele Hughes supports the development of BCI devices but argues that the FDA should implement specific safety and ethical requirements. The commenter advocates for "fail-safes" to distinguish between fleeting thoughts and firm intent, as well as strict limitations on data recording and commercial use of neural data.
Read comment → - Jul 9, 2025Comment from Lester GardnerOtherIndividual📎 Attachment
The commenter is a private individual reporting a personal grievance regarding an allegedly unauthorized and illegal implantation of a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) device during a spinal surgery. He is seeking an investigation into the hospital, the surgeon, and the research firm involved rather than commenting on the specific regulatory guidance provided in the document.
Read comment → - Apr 8, 2025Comment from Lester GardnerOtherIndividual📎 Attachment
The commenter alleges that they have been illegally implanted with a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) device by a hospital and a research firm. They are requesting the FDA's assistance in locating the device and investigating the entities involved rather than providing feedback on the proposed guidance.
Read comment → - Apr 1, 2025Comment from Lester GardnerOpposeIndividual📎 Attachment
Lester Gardner, a disabled senior citizen, opposes the use of Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) devices, claiming that a device was illegally implanted in his body following spinal surgery. He argues that the technology is being used for unethical experimentation and has caused him severe personal harm and mental distress.
Read comment → - Sep 22, 2022Comment from Travis WillardOtherIndividual📎 Attachment
The comment consists of garbled, unintelligible text that appears to be a result of a scanning or encoding error. It does not contain any coherent arguments or positions regarding the proposed action.
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