NY S05566

Requires manufacturers and sellers of electronic medical devices and implantable hip or knee medical devices to provide consumers with a minimum 5-year warranty covering fitness for ordinary use and freedom from defects.

Makes initial sellers liable for all repair and replacement costs, plus any additional medical and rehabilitation care, if a device fails to meet warranty requirements during the 5-year period.

Directs the Department of Health to establish notification procedures requiring hospitals to inform patients receiving these devices that they are warranted for at least five years.

Prohibits consumers from waiving their rights under this law, declaring any such waiver contrary to public policy and unenforceable.

Excludes devices approved through the FDA's pre-market approval process if federal law prohibits imposing the warranty requirement; takes effect January 1st following enactment and applies to devices first used on or after that date.