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FDA promotes pre-approval for changes to devices, LDTs via PCCPs

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published new draft guidance on “Predetermined Change Control Plans for Medical Devices,” which describes the process by which device sponsors may seek FDA approval for...more

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Exploring Treatment Options for Exactech Shoulder Issues: Surgery vs. Non-Surgical Approaches

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

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FDA Drafts Guidance on Correcting “Misinformation”

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released draft guidance on how and when medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies can respond to misinformation about their products online.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

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Q2/2024 Life Science Law Update – Key developments for pharma & device companies in EU

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The Q2/24 Life Science and Health Care Law Update covers key trends in the EU and Big Five (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK) in life sciences regulatory, corporate, compliance, competition, and privacy....more

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Safe harbor for voluntary corrections of drug or device “misinformation” clarified in FDA guidance

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the revised draft guidance, “Addressing Misinformation About Medical Devices and Prescription Drugs,” which clarifies how firms can address misinformation about their...more

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FDA Issues Long-Anticipated Draft Guidance on Diversity Action Plans

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The Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act of 2022 (“FDORA” or the “Act”), signed into law on December 29, 2022, required, in part, drug and device manufacturers to submit Diversity Action Plans to the U.S. Food and Drug...more

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Panelists discuss European pharmaceutical trends and how to stay ahead of the game - Life Sciences and Health Care Horizons event...

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We were pleased to welcome industry leaders to our Life Sciences and Health Care Horizons event in Zurich, where co-head of Hogan Lovells Life Sciences and Health Care sector Jane Summerfield, and partners Melissa K. Bianchi,...more

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FDA summarizes LDT rule requirements in new compliance guide

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced yesterday a “Small Entity Compliance Guide” (SECG) for Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs), aiming to assist small entities in complying with FDA’s LDT final rule, which...more

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FDA Issues Final Rule on Regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests

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After many years of anticipation and various congressional and agency proposals, on May 6, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its final rule titled "Medical Devices; Laboratory Developed Tests." The final rule...more

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Distributor’s Claims Against Manufacturer Under Puerto Rican Law Are Denied

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Lyvette Mercado Velez, a dietitian, entered into a distribution agreement with Insulet Corporation, a leading medical device manufacturer, to promote and sell diabetes treatment products and services in Puerto Rico. Shortly...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

The Fixx: FDA Clarifies Distinctions Between Medical Device Servicing and Remanufacturing

The 1980s British rock band, The Fixx, comes to mind when one reads the Food and Drug Administration’s recently issued “Guidance for Industry, Entities That Perform Servicing or Remanufacturing, and Food and Drug...more

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FDA finalizes guidance on “Remanufacturing” vs “Servicing”

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized its guidance on “Remanufacturing of Medical Devices,” clarifying the point when manipulation or repair of a medical device becomes “remanufacturing” as opposed to...more

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[Ongoing Program] SESSION 3: Privacy Policy Pop Quiz – Are You Ready? - August 8th, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm CT

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Are you responsible for privacy compliance at your company? Sharpen your pencils and grab your highlighters for this three-part series on critical privacy laws, DPOs and privacy officers (and when you should appoint one), and...more

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[Ongoing Program] SESSION 2: Do I Really Need A Privacy Officer, DPO or CISO? - July 18th, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm CT

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Are you responsible for privacy compliance at your company? Sharpen your pencils and grab your highlighters for this three-part series on critical privacy laws, DPOs and privacy officers (and when you should appoint one), and...more

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[Ongoing Program] SESSION 1: 10 Things You Should Know About Privacy, Consent, and HIPAA - June 13th, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm CT

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Are you responsible for privacy compliance at your company? Sharpen your pencils and grab your highlighters for this three-part series on critical privacy laws, DPOs and privacy officers (and when you should appoint one), and...more

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Unpacking Averages: Assessing the Products Included in FDA's Voluntary Malfunction Summary Reporting Program

At the end of 2022, FDA published a draft guidance on Voluntary Malfunction Summary Reporting (VMSR) Program for Manufacturers. The draft guidance explains several aspects of the VMSR Program, including FDA’s approach to...more

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FDA Proposes Updated Guidance Concerning Cybersecurity of Medical Devices

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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

Troutman Pepper

New FDA Guidance on AI and Medical Products

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n March 15, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a paper titled “Artificial Intelligence and Medical Products: How CBER, CDER, CDRH, and OCP are Working Together.” This paper describes the FDA’s strategy for...more

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A 4-Point Guide for Pharmaceutical Whistleblowers

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There are many junctures in the U.S. healthcare system that enable fraudulent activities, and one of the biggest has to do with pharmaceutical companies. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of...more

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FDA's Final Device Manufacturing Rule—Not Quite Harmonious With Status Quo

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Amending prior requirements, medical device manufacturers and importers have two years to comply with FDA's Quality Management System Regulation final rule, a similar approach to prior good manufacturing practices but with...more

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Antitrust Lawsuit Brought Against Drug Manufacturer Based on Its Allegedly Improper Listing of Device Patents in the FDA’s Orange...

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As we recently discussed, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) sent warning letters to certain drug manufacturers regarding their purportedly improper listing of device patents in the Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA”)...more

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340B Developments in 2024 – Litigation and Legislation

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Although we are only two and a half months in, 2024 has already seen its fair share of impactful 340B developments on both the litigation and legislative fronts....more

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FDA Issues Numerous Warning Letters

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses warning letters to notify manufacturers that they have violated the FDA’s regulations or federal law. Manufacturers that receive warning letters must respond promptly, and they...more

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Proceed With Caution: Federal Courts of Appeal Uphold Criminal Convictions for Misbranding Violations Under FDCA

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Voluntary compliance may be the backbone of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), but when the US government believes that a company is unwilling or unable to achieve compliance, it will seek to enforce the FDCA...more

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Will Industry Push Back Proactively on Potential PFAS-Use Restrictions?

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Over the past seven years, our blog has reported extensively on PFAS developments, litigation, and regulations — most of which has focused on the attention surrounding potential risks associated with PFAS, and the scrutiny...more

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