disability electric scooter insurance
May 31st, 2008 by The Rider
Is it legal to buy a medical device, that is not yet FDA approve, in England, and have it shipped to the U.S.?
http://www.youtube.com/nudrive08
There’s a device called NuDrive that I would like to get for my wheelchair. It cost only $600, not including shipping, but I have a nephew in the military whose assigned there who can buy it for me. Comparable devices made in the U.S., have a starting cost of $4000.
It was approved for sale in England last year. It takes up to three years to FDA approvals. I would like to get out more, but I don’t want to use an electric chair or scooter, as you get no exercise using them. I think they have been very harmful to the health of the elderly and many with disabilities.
Of interest, Medicare and private insurance will cover the cost of a $6000 electric wheelchair or scooter, but will not cover the cost of even the America made devices that are similar.
Don’t quote me on the law but I think that should be legal.
It is legal to import medications that are not FDA approved or have any US license. I import a medication that is not available on the US or Canadian market but it is over the counter in New Zealand. And that is legal.
Worst that could happen is that it would be impounded. But I can’t imagine that happening.
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