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FDA Issues Unsupported Safety Warning Regarding Surgical Robots for Cancer Treatment

FDA Law Blog

Mullen — In recent years, for novel robot assisted surgery (RAS) devices, FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) has taken the approach of clearing RAS devices for specific indications for use. These clearances are based on short-term (30 day) patient follow up. By Jeffrey K. Shapiro & Allyson B.

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

FDA Law Blog

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.