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Proposed Changes to the Guidance on Recognized Standards for Medical Devices in Canada

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Changes affecting the approval of medical devices in Canada are coming. Health Canada has released a notice on Proposed Changes to the Guidance on Recognized Standards for Medical Devices along with a Draft List of Recognized...more

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FDA Issues Updated Informed Consent Guidance for Clinical Investigations

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On August 15, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its updated guidance on informed consent for clinical investigations. The FDA’s updated guidance is titled Informed Consent Guidance for IRBs, Clinical...more

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FDA Updates Medical Device Shortages List

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The FDA has updated its Medical Device Shortages List to remove Specimen Collection, Laboratory Reagents and Testing Supplies, Transport Media Device, Saline Vascular Access Flush, and Certain Ventilation-Related Products....more

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Certain Health Care Products Could Have Section 301 Duties Reinstated

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The United States Trade Representative (USTR) is likely to reinstate Section 301 tariffs on 81 COVID pandemic-related products. The 81 health care products that will be affected include, but are not limited to, these items: ...more

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[Event] FCPA & Anti-Corruption for the Life Sciences Industry - July 21st - 22nd, Boston, MA

ACI is excited to welcome you back in-person to the 14th Advanced Forum on FCPA & Anti-Corruption for the Life Sciences Industry, taking place on July 21–22, 2022 in Boston! Legal and compliance professionals from...more

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FDA Extends Pause on Non-mission-critical Domestic Surveillance inspections to February 4 – Medical Products Supply Chain Week in...

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In this week’s issue, OSHA withdrew its emergency temporary standard (ETS), which required a mandatory vaccination policy for large private employers with an exception for employers that adopt a policy requiring mandatory...more

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The New Jersey Department of Banking & Insurance Issues Bulletin Implementing the Federal Over the Counter Covid-19 Test Mandate

January 10, 2022 federal guidance implementing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, (the “Federal Guidance”) requires coverage of FDA approved...more

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FDA Proposes Framework for Transitioning COVID-Related Medical Devices from EUA/Enforcement Discretion to Permanent Marketing...

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In two draft companion guidance documents, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) establishes a proposed framework for transitioning medical devices currently marketed under emergency use authorization (EUA) or enforcement...more

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FDA Suspends Non-Mission-Critical Domestic and Foreign Inspections – Medical Products Supply Chain Week in Review

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Just before the New Year holiday, the FDA announced it that was suspending non-mission-critical domestic and foreign inspection activities. The FDA amended the EUA of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster. The Center for Drug...more

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FDA Authorizes Booster Dose for Adolescents – Medical Products Supply Chain Week in Review

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Over the holidays, the CDC updated its recommendations for post-exposure quarantining and masking. The FDA authorized the Pfizer vaccine booster dose for adolescents 12–15 years of age and for immunocompromised children 5–11...more

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FDA Issues Draft Transition Plans for Medical Devices Commercialized Pursuant to EUA or Enforcement Discretion Policy During...

On December 22, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued two draft guidance documents for the transition plans for medical devices commercialized pursuant to either Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) or the...more

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Pfizer and BioNTech to Request Approval for Vaccine Use in 12-to-15-Year-Olds – Medical Products Supply Chain Week in Review

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In the past week, Pfizer and BioNTech announced they will request full approval from the FDA for the use of their COVID-19 vaccine in adolescents 12–15 years of age. They also plan to seek authorization of the booster dose in...more

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Wait, Wait…Don’t Sell Me! FDA and Other Pre-Market Considerations for Commercial Products

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a consumer protection agency that ensures the safety and efficacy of certain products in the US, such as medical devices, drugs, and prescriptions, tobacco products, cosmetics, food,...more

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Going Paperless: What Manufacturers Need to Know Before Digitizing Warnings

By the time the COVID-19 pandemic began, society was well into the so-called “Digital Age,” relying heavily on electronic communications, apps, websites, and the like to go about daily activities. Everything from ordering...more

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Medical Products Supply Chain Week in Review – FDA Authorizes Pfizer and Moderna Booster for All Adults

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In the past week, the FDA authorized the Pfizer and Moderna booster shots for all adult age groups, while the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) also recommended the Moderna vaccine booster for all...more

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Medical Products Supply Chain Week in Review – November 2021 #2

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In the past week, the President has selected Dr. Robert Califf to be FDA commissioner. Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. New vaccination requirements were issued by OSHA and CMS for certain...more

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Medical Products Supply Chain Week in Review – November 2021 #1

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In the past week, the FDA granted an EUA for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for use in children 5–11 years of age. The agency also participated in the launch of the Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium. The Administration held a...more

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Medical Products Supply Chain Week in Review – August 2021 #5

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Last week, the White House COVID-19 Response Team encouraged school systems to implement a layered approach to prevention as schools return to in-person learning. Moderna submitted a Biologics License Application (BLA) for...more

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Medical Device Manufacturers, Beware: FTC Ramps Up Enforcement Against Repair Restrictions

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The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently released a policy statement addressing repair restrictions imposed by manufacturers and sellers (“Policy Statement”). The Policy Statement was the result of an FTC workshop...more

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Medical Products Supply Chain Week in Review – August 2021 #3

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Last week, the FDA amended the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech emergency use authorizations (EUAs) to allow an additional dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised individuals. In addition, the Secretaries of...more

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Alere Pays $198.75 Million to Settle False Claims for Allegedly Billing Medicare for Defective POC Devices, Not Charging Copays,...

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Alere Inc. and Alere San Diego Inc. (collectively “Alere”) have come under fire recently by the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and other government agencies, agreeing to settle several rounds of accusations of False...more

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Medical Products Supply Chain Week in Review – August 2021 #2

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Last week, the Administration’s COVID-19 Response Team reported that the case numbers continue to rise in low-vaccination states, with most infections as a result of the Delta variant. Vaccination rates, however, are starting...more

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FDA Taking Steps to Prevent Future Medical Device Shortages

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The medical device industry experienced significant supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Such disruptions caused shortages of PPE, ventilators, diagnostic testing, and other medical devices. ...more

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Medical Products Supply Chain Week in Review – July 2021 #3

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Last week, six U.S. agencies updated an advisory to urge businesses to conduct human rights due diligence for supply chain links to Xinjiang, China. In addition, the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine received Priority Review...more

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COVID-19 Medical Products Supply Chain Week in Review – July 2021 #1

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Last week, the White House released a framework for U.S. leadership in the global COVID-19 response. In addition, the FDA is revoking the emergency use authorizations (EUAs) of all non-NIOSH-approved disposable respirators...more

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