Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on new steps to strengthen the long-term safety oversight of the Essure device following discontinuation of its U.S. sales December 20, 2018Drug Recalls & Safety Notices, Drug Safety Information Podcasts, Food & Drug Recalls, Food Safety Newsadmin The FDA provides update on Essure postmarket review study as company prepares to halt sales of the device on December 31.