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FDA Considers Changing Its Nitrosamine Targets as Global Focus Continues

FDA Law Blog

Nitrosamines are chemicals that can form during drug manufacturing, known by their scientific names as N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), N-Nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA), and N-Nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric acid (NMBA). The canary in the coal mine for nitrosamines was their 2018 appearance in blood pressure medications called sartans.

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Price Limits, Affordability Boards, Penalties, Oh My: Minnesota Enacts Sweeping Drug Pricing Reforms

FDA Law Blog

Kirschenbaum — On May 24, Minnesota enacted the Commerce and Consumer Protection Omnibus Bill, Senate File 2744 ( SF 2744 ), which significantly expands the state’s existing drug pricing activities with serious implications for all drug manufacturers, and particularly generic drug manufacturers. We address each below. Best price?

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Let’s Listen to Patients: FDA Releases Final Guidance on Patient Engagement in the Design and Conduct of Medical Device Clinical Studies

FDA Law Blog

The Guidance provides practical advice for device manufacturers to utilize patient engagement in clinical studies.

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The FDA PDUFA VII Goals Letter (FY 2023-2027): A Review of Our Top 10 Commitments

FDA Law Blog

The discussion and public comments during this workshop will inform a new strategy document with actions the Agency will take during PDUFA VII to advance the utilization of innovative manufacturing technology. Notable Dates and Timelines – New MAPP published, by Dec. 31, 2022; Publish notice of the CDRP program, by Dec.

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FDA Publishes Draft Guidance on Voluntary Malfunction Summary Reporting Program for Medical Devices

FDA Law Blog

Generally, FDA’s MDR regulations require device manufacturers to submit Medical Device Reports (MDRs) for individual reportable malfunctions within 30 calendar days of the manufacturer becoming aware of the malfunction. In that letter, FDA stated that it would “permit manufacturers.

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FDA Issues Draft Guidance Distinguishing Remanufacturing from Servicing

FDA Law Blog

Two years later, in 2018, FDA issued a Report on the Quality, Safety, and Effectiveness of Servicing of Medical Devices (see our blog post here ). The 2018 report listed several planned actions by the Agency, one of which was to clarify the difference between servicing and remanufacturing.

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New Breakthrough Devices Program Guidance: Expanding Opportunities for Medical Product Innovations

FDA Law Blog

FDA previously released the final guidance document in December 2018 outlining the program’s principles, features, designation criteria, and other considerations. Additionally, the 2022 draft guidance suggested the addition of a new section to the 2018 guidance on reducing disparities in health and healthcare.

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