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

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According to the global consulting group ICF, the pilot used an ICF-developed Computerized Labeling Assessment Tool (CLAT) to read drug labels and pinpoint specific items for review, with the goal of improving the effectiveness of the drug labeling review.

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OTAT Town Hall on Cell Therapy CMC – The Recording is Available but Here’s an Appetizer

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Brevig, Senior Regulatory Device and Biologics Expert — On December 7, 2022, FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) and the Office of Tissues and Advanced Therapies (OTAT) held a town hall to answer questions related to cell therapy and tissue-engineered products chemistry, manufacturing, and contr­­ols (CMC).

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FDA’s New Draft Guidance on 510(k) Implant Devices: What You Need to Know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By Philip Won & Véronique Li, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert — As we recently blogged , FDA released three draft guidance documents to help enhance the predictability, consistency, and transparency of the 510(k) program.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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From new initiatives to facilitate faster reviews for new indications under the Split Real Time Application Review (STAR) pilot program, to bringing new meetings under PDUFA goals, to continued support for rare diseases and incorporation of the patient voice, the goals letter revealed a good number of welcome announcements.

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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. § 806) and Complaint Files (21 C.F.R.

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

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He highlighted the following key features of TAP: An Innovative Approach To provide proactive support and guidance to medical device manufacturers, FDA has introduced a new CDRH position known as the “TAP Advisor.” The task force facilitates communication between device manufacturers and payors.

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FDA-Approved Labeling: Is Enough Enough?

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After all, the labeling is intended to do exactly that: it informs patients and prescribers of the risks to ensure the product is used effectively and in a manner that mitigates risks, according to FDA’s understanding of the relevant science. FDA went so far as to issue a proposed rule (see our blog post here ), that ultimately went nowhere.