FDA Law Blog

JULY 12, 2022

Mullen — Last month, FDA announced two important steps towards accepting electronic 510(k) submissions. As discussed in our prior post on the CCP ( here ), the CCP is currently a submission tracker providing details of completed and upcoming dates. By Allyson B. The first relates to the Customer Collaborations Portal (or CCP).

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Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

Today, virtual care provides quick, convenient access to expert endocrinologists. In this blog, we’ll answer the most common questions and explain why more people are choosing online hormonal therapy services across Canada. If you do not have coverage, many online platforms provide inexpensive self-pay options.

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FDA Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2024

Tobolowsky & Véronique Li, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert & David B. Moreover, DMCs are being used in trials of modest size and in the context of increased globalization of medical product development. DMC charters have also grown longer and more detailed. They also both stressed the value of previous DMC experience.

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FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Chemical characterization identifies and quantifies chemicals that may be released from the medical device, while a toxicological risk analysis (TRA) evaluates the risks to the patient associated with the chemicals identified. Data from chemical characterization studies must be evaluated in a separate TRA following ISO 10993-17 guidelines.

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FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert & Lisa M. Baumhardt, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert — As an end of the year gift, FDA finalized its guidance document, Digital Health Technologies for Remote Data Acquisition in Clinical Investigations , in late December. By Adrienne R.

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FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Mullen — As of October 1, 2023, all 510(k) submissions, unless exempted, must be submitted to FDA using the electronic Submission Template And Resource ( eSTAR ). Currently, eSTAR is voluntary for medical device De Novo submissions, but FDA has initiated the process of requiring De Novos to be submitted using eSTAR.

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FDA Law Blog

AUGUST 9, 2023

However, electronic prescriptions for controlled substances (“EPCS”), which a practitioner transmits directly to a pharmacy, do not allow the patient such an option. Transfer of Electronic Prescriptions for Schedule II-V Controlled Substances Between Pharmacies for Initial Filling, 88 Fed. at 48379 (to be codified at 21 C.F.R.

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FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Now, according to the Center’s announcement, anyone may request access to the CCP and begin filing premarket submissions electronically. CDRH’s website provides a link to request access to the CCP ( here ). On October 3, 2022, CDRH announced the expansion of this program.

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FDA Law Blog

MARCH 8, 2023

By Véronique Li, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert — On March 17, 2023, enhancements to FDA’s electronic Medical Device Reporting (eMDR) system will go live. Manufacturers who submit reports via the FDA Electronic Submissions Gateway are being advised to update their systems by this time.

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FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Houck — Separate decisions by federal district courts in Texas and Puerto Rico in the past two months provide cautionary tales for every pharmacy and wholesale distributor dispensing or distributing controlled substances. Providers should be aware of the other drugs prescribed to their patients. By Larry K. Zarzamora Press Release.

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FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

See our prior blog post summarizing the different phaseout stages and categories of enforcement discretion. Instead, we focus here on the few notable statements that provide new or more detailed guidance than FDA has previously offered. By Steven J. Gonzalez & Lisa M. There is no cost associated with obtaining an FEI Number.

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FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Baumhardt, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert & Adrienne R. Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert — On September 6, 2023, FDA announced its latest efforts to modernize the 510(k) process, outlining FDA’s latest improvements to strengthen the 510(k) Program and announcing release of three draft guidance documents.

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FDA Law Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Gibbs & Ana Loloei & Véronique Li, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert — FDA has long touted the use of real-world evidence ( RWE ). RWE is “the clinical evidence regarding the usage, and potential benefits or risks, of a medical product derived from analysis of RWD.” By Jeffrey N.

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FDA Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

Cato — On June 1, CDRH announced that it is seeking public comment on questions regarding how CDRH can facilitate access to medical technologies designed for use outside of traditional clinical settings, particularly in the home. At-home medical technologies include, but are not limited to, monitoring and wearable devices (e.g.,

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FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Lenz, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert — FDA introduced electronic copies (eCopies) of 510(k)s in 2013 (see our prior blogs here and here ) as a way to reduce the need for submission of paper copies of 510(k)s to the Agency. By Adrienne R. FD&C Act Section 745(A)(b)(3)(A). Draft Guidance at 8.

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FDA Law Blog

JULY 7, 2021

Gibbs — In the first challenge ever brought against FDA’s rarely used power to ban a medical device, a court found FDA overstepped its authority and overturned the ban. Thus, the court concluded that FDA has no authority to choose what medical devices a practitioner prescribes or administers to its patients, which is what the ban did.

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FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

By Véronique Li, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert & Philip Won — Last week, our blog post advised planning a transition strategy in advance of the news of the termination of the Covid-19 public health emergency. electronic thermometers, single lumen needles, piston syringes).

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FDA Law Blog

JUNE 27, 2023

By Véronique Li, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert & Anne K. Walsh — Last fall, we blogged about the process FDA uses to review allegations of regulatory misconduct against device manufacturers, suggesting greater transparency on the FDA process was needed (see here ).

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FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert — Although it seems not widely known outside of the medical device industry, FDA can require sponsors to include clinical data as part of a 510(k) submission. The Draft Guidance provides specific examples illustrating the application of each scenario. By Adrienne R.

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The Motivated MD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

I am using our weekly blog posts to create a future book that hopefully will apply to medical trainees and early career physicians looking to build generational wealth, get out of debt, and take control of their financial lives. Infuse your budget, buy a new electronic, place it in cryptocurrency, whatever.

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FDA Law Blog

JULY 10, 2023

Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert — It takes a significant amount of time, cost, and effort to prepare a premarket notification 510(k) submission. In this blog post, we will first briefly outline the procedural steps in the 510(k) review process for medical devices. By Philip Won & Adrienne R.

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PEMBlog

AUGUST 30, 2023

This is a blog post and a podcast episode designed to disseminate the important work of Choosing Wisely , an initiative of the the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation, the goal of which is the spark conversations between clinicians and patients about what tests, treatments, and procedures are needed – and which ones are not.

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FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

Claud — As we turn into the New Year, we offer a few items of interest in digital and telehealth regulation, enforcement, and compliance that may provide some helpful guideposts for stakeholders. Combination products are sharing the digital moment with those classified solely as medical devices. By John W.M.

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FDA Law Blog

MAY 4, 2023

In a DCT, trial-related activities may occur in trial participants’ homes, at local health care providers’ offices, or in local clinical laboratories. This draft guidance builds on recommendations that FDA initially developed early in 2020, in response to the COVID-19 challenges (see our blog post on these recommendations here ).

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Physician's Practice

JUNE 25, 2025

Reynolds Blog Video Neil Baum, MD, asks whether your patients are satisfied with their care and shows how a quick survey could make the difference. Dr. Baum is Professor of Clinical Urology at Tulane Medical School in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Baum was the columnist for American Medical News for more than 25 years.

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FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

By Philip Won & Véronique Li, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert — Over the last three and a half years, meetings with FDA were conducted virtually. Once your request for an in-person or hybrid meeting is agreed upon, you are expected to provide a list of in-person and virtual attendees. Be ready with backup options (e.g.,

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FDA Law Blog

APRIL 20, 2021

Medical Device Data System. Medical Image Storage Device. Remove non-device software functions intended for storing and retrieving, so that a medical image storage device is a hardware device that provides electronic storage and retrieval functions for medical images. Medical Image Communications Device.

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The Motivated MD

OCTOBER 10, 2024

So, with this chapter, I hope to briefly touch on the basics of market investing and describe why simple diversification and index fund investing are the most effective ways for busy clinical physicians and healthcare providers to invest with the expectation of long-term gains. Don’t try to beat the market; be the market.

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FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

By Véronique Li, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert & Allyson B. These regulations apply to radiation emitting products, including not just medical devices but all other radiation emitting products as well. Mullen — Sections of the radiological health regulations have been updated with the goal of lessening regulatory burdens.

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FDA Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2023

Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert — As we discussed in our prior post , the electronic Submission Template And Resource (eSTAR) template will take getting used to in terms of form. However, not providing the appropriate type of information and level of detail the Agency expects is still possible with eSTAR.

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FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert — Since 2005, 510(k) submissions have been formatted according to FDA guidance Format for Traditional and Abbreviated 510(k)s. There are additionally places to provide attachments for test reports and other supporting documents. By Adrienne R. New Labeling Requirements.

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Physician's Practice

JUNE 20, 2025

Reynolds Blog Article Innovative medical practices thrive by embracing change, prioritizing patient care and learning from setbacks to enhance success and satisfaction. This blog will discuss what early adopters do to implement innovative and exciting practices.

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FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert & Holly N. requires generally that manufacturing of a combination product (CP) must comply with the applicable current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations (cGMPs) for all of its components ( i.e., a drug/device CP must follow the cGMPs for drugs as well as those for medical devices).

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FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

These data are routinely collected from a variety of sources, such as electronic health records, providing information on health and healthcare in actual patients, rather than in the controlled environment of a clinical trial. This value is potentially even greater for rare diseases, where there are limited sources of data.

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FDA Law Blog

MARCH 20, 2022

Baumhardt, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert & Anne K. The Guidance provides detail on a recalling firm’s responsibilities, preparations, and communications and how the Agency can assist a firm with carrying out its recall responsibilities. The Guidance provides practical guidelines for both firms and direct accounts.

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FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Mullen — On December 9, 2022, FDA issued a draft guidance document on the Voluntary Malfunction Summary Reporting (VMSR) Program for medical devices. Then, in 2016, FDA noted its goal to streamline MDR requirements in the Medical Device User Fee Amendments of 2017 (MDUFA IV) commitment letter. April 1 – June 30. July 1 – September 30.

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FDA Law Blog

JULY 7, 2024

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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