Medical Device Legal News with Sam Bernstein: Episode 11
On July 8, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released updated draft guidance, “Addressing Misinformation About Medical Devices and Prescription Drugs: Questions and Answers,” that replaces similar guidance from...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a draft guidance describing its proposed approach to reviewing and authorizing a predetermined change control plan (PCCP) in a marketing submission for a device...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Safety Communication advising healthcare providers to stop implanting Equinoxe Shoulder System joint replacement devices manufactured by Exactech. The Safety...more
On August 22, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) issued a draft guidance entitled, Predetermined Change Control Plans for Medical Devices. The draft guidance describes how FDA plans to implement new...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released draft guidance on how and when medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies can respond to misinformation about their products online. While not yet...more
In 1986, from the Invisible Touch album, the rock band Genesis sang a song about “Land of Confusion” (remember the weird video with puppets?). Almost 40 years later, in July 2024, the Food and Drug Administration issued a...more
Health providers and consumers increasingly rely on the internet for health and medical-related information, but not all such information is reliable, and many statements are downright false. The proliferation of social media...more
On July 8, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued a new draft guidance for industry titled, Addressing Misinformation About Medical Devices and Prescription Drugs – Questions and Answers (hereafter,...more
On June 26, 2024, FDA issued a new draft guidance on clinical trial diversity, “Diversity Action Plans to Improve Enrollment of Participants from Underrepresented Populations in Clinical Studies” (Draft Guidance), to assist...more
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in the Federal Register the issuance of a draft guidance entitled “Diversity Action Plans to Improve Enrollment of Participants from Underrepresented...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a long-anticipated draft guidance on June 26, 2024, entitled “Diversity Action Plans to Improve Enrollment of Participants from Underrepresented Populations in Clinical...more
As the life sciences, medtech, and diagnostic industries continue to expand and grow increasingly complex, so does the legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape. ...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has proposed updated guidance, intended to assist individuals in meeting the cybersecurity requirements for FDA medical device submissions....more
Welcome to Vital Signs, a curated compilation of the latest legal and regulatory developments in digital health. Our lead article reports on HHS' recent final rule on the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient...more
The Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") recently issued revised draft guidance on remote regulatory assessments ("RRAs")—voluntary or mandatory examinations of food, drug, device, and tobacco establishments and/or their...more
In December 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued draft guidance on the use of real-world evidence to support regulatory decision-making for medical devices. While the guidance is currently in draft form...more
As the life sciences, medtech, and diagnostic industries continue to expand and grow increasingly complex, so does the legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape. To help companies and investors navigate the many evolving...more
On Oct. 23, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued draft guidance in the form of questions and answers (Q&A) regarding manufacturers’ (Firms) dissemination of scientific and medical information on unapproved...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has issued a revised draft guidance that seeks to address questions and provide recommendations regarding the sharing of scientific information with health care providers ("HCPs")...more
The FDA issued Revised Draft Guidance addressing communications by drug and device manufacturers about “off-label” uses of approved products. The Revised Draft Guidance supersedes FDA’s 2014 Draft Guidance on...more
On Monday, October 24, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new draft guidance titled, “Communications From Firms to Health Care Providers Regarding Scientific Information on Unapproved Uses of Approved/Cleared...more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a much-awaited draft guidance on October 24, revising its approach to the dissemination of scientific information on unapproved uses of approved/cleared (collectively referred...more
On October 23, 2023, FDA published a draft guidance document to provide detailed recommendations to industry regarding the communication of unapproved uses of approved or cleared drugs and medical devices to health care...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized its guidance on “Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Quality System Considerations and Content of Premarket Submissions,” which advises medical device manufacturers on...more
On September 29, 2023, the Food & Drug Administration (“FDA” or the “Agency”) published the long-awaited proposed rule on laboratory developed tests (“LDT Proposed Rule”). The proposed rule is open for public comment through...more