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A Chihuahua or a Muffin? FDA Announces Plans for Aggressive Use of Artificial Intelligence

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Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert & Lisa M. Baumhardt, Principal Medical Device Regulatory Expert & Gail H. As we recently blogged about here and here , FDA has issued guidance on lifecycle management for AI-enabled device software functions. By Adrienne R.

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FDA’s Third Party Review Program is Ready for the Next Pandemic, not the LDT Final Rule

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Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert FDA recently released 510(k) Third Party Review Program and Third Party Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) Review which finalizes the draft guidance of the same title issued in December 2023. By Adrienne R.

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Senators to DEA: Consider Treaty Obligations In Marijuana Rescheduling

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We blogged in February about the October 2023 letter from former DEA Administrators, Ms. Schedule IV substances are highly addictive and rarely used in medical practice while schedule I substances are also highly addictive, liable to abuse or convertible to drugs similarly addictive and liable to abuse. Whether DEA believes the U.S.

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FDA’s New Draft Guidance on 510(k) Implant Devices: What You Need to Know

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By Philip Won & Véronique Li, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert — As we recently blogged , FDA released three draft guidance documents to help enhance the predictability, consistency, and transparency of the 510(k) program. We find that this information is noteworthy for manufacturers to consider.

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

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Some of these will be subjects of more detailed posts in the future and readers should keep an eye on the blog for additional coverage. STAR aims to facilitate earlier access to novel uses of existing therapies for patients with a serious condition with unmet medical needs. Notable Dates and Timelines – New MAPP published, by Dec.

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Less than Meets the Eye: LDT Small Entity Compliance Guide Adds Little Insight

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Laboratories struggling to understand the myriad implications of being regulated as device “manufacturers” were hopeful that additional guidance would shed light on how to apply FDA’s existing medical device regulatory framework to their operations. 803), Reporting of Corrections and Removals (21 C.F.R. § 820.198).

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“TAP Dancing” Towards Faster Device Commercialization: CDRH’s Total Product Life Cycle Advisory (“TAP”) Program

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By Philip Won & Véronique Li, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert — “Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program or TAP pilot — the most exciting thing in MDUFA V. According to Dr. Shuren, the TAP Advisor acts as a consultant, engaging with companies to identify key questions, challenges, and areas requiring strategic problem-solving.