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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

The 80-year-old Ray Flynn lost his central vision entirely, but with the help of the retinal implant, he could make out shapes on the computer screen. Their research showed promising results for lab rats, and they plan to carry out the first human trials in the second half of 2017 and gather preliminary results during 2018.

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New Draft Guidance Provides Detailed (and Burdensome) Recommendations for Chemical Assessments to Support Medical Device Biocompatibility

FDA Law Blog

Chemical characterization can also be useful in evaluating a change to the materials or manufacturing of a device. FDA suggests that simulated use/leachables studies to simulate the clinical use (i.e., In the draft guidance, FDA illustrates the need for additional orthogonal data (i.e.,

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Every Claim You Make, Every Step You Take…CVM Will Be Watching You

FDA Law Blog

Elanco is the manufacturer of recently approved Zenrelia (ilunocitinib tablets) (September 2024), which is indicated for control of pruritus associated with allergic dermatitis and control of atopic dermatitis in dogs at least 12 months of age. The detail with which CVM reviewed these promotions is reminiscent of OPDP/DDMAC letters of yore.