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FDA Guidance on Software as Medical Devices Represents Broader Deregulation Trend

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The FDA recently published two draft guidance documents to clarify which types of medical software, based on their functionality, are no longer considered medical devices as a result of the changes imposed under section 3060...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Breakthrough Devices Program

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released draft guidance on the new "Breakthrough Devices Program," which was established by the 21st Century Cures Act. This new program supersedes and combines features of...more

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New FDA Final Guidance on Medical Device Panel Meetings Provides Certain Changes to Timelines and Procedures

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On September 1, 2017, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) released a final guidance document discussing the procedures for Medical Device Advisory Committee meetings (or, panel meetings). The document,...more

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A "cure" for combination products: 21st Century Cures Act mandates greater transparency of combination product designations

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The 21st Century Cures Act ushers in significant changes to the regulatory review of drug/biologic/device combination products. The regulation of combination products has been somewhat unpredictable and muddled over the last...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

AGG Food & Drug Newsletter - January 2017

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP's Food and Drug Newsletter is a monthly update of legal and regulatory issues that affect the FDA-regulated community, including regular updates on legislative initiatives from AGG’s Washington, DC...more

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On the Heels of 21st Century Cures Enactment, FDA Finalizes Medical Device Accessories Guidance

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On December 30, 2016, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) issued a final guidance document entitled Medical Device Accessories – Describing Accessories and Classification Pathways for New Accessory Types....more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

21st Century Cures Act Requires FDA to Expand the Role of Real World Evidence

As we noted in our December 9th post, the 21st Century Cures Act (the “Cures Act”) requires FDA to develop a framework and guidance for evaluating real world evidence (“RWE”) in the context of drug regulation to support...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

21st Century Cures Act Becomes Law

On December 13, 2016, President Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 34) into law. The act's 312 pages contain a variety of provisions, including nearly $5 billion in funding for scientific research, $1 billion in...more

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Obama Signs 21st Century Cures Act, Adding $6.3 Billion For Medical Research

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The Cures Act aims to increase the speed by which new drugs are brought to market by streamlining clinical trials, allowing the use of patient data in the regulatory review process, and modernizing U.S. Food and Drug...more

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AGG Food & Drug Newsletter - December 2016

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP's Food and Drug Newsletter is a monthly update of legal and regulatory issues that affect the FDA-regulated community, including regular updates on legislative initiatives from AGG’s Washington, DC...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

President Obama Signs 21st Century Cures Act; Creates Accelerated Approval Pathway for Regenerative Medicine

On Tuesday, President Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act (the “Act”) into law. The Act is a massive piece of legislation that has implications for many different aspects of the interconnected medical research, product...more

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The Passage of the 21st Century Cures Act by Congress will produce Sweeping Changes to the Biotech, Medical Device,...

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The December 8, 2016 passage of the 21st Century Cures Act by Congress is expected to lead to sweeping changes to the biotech, medical device and health industries and streamline the regulatory system for approval of both...more

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The 21st Century Cures Act: FDA Reforms Aim to Spur Innovation in the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Health Research Sectors

On December 13, 2016, President Obama signed into law the 21st Century Cures Act (Act), one of the most important pieces of health care and life sciences legislation in several decades. The Act is intended to spur the rapid...more

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New Law Permits Stand-Alone Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) For Small Employers

On December 13, 2016 President Obama signed into law the 21st Century Cures Act. The law had been approved with bipartisan support in the House by a vote of 392 to 26 and in the Senate by a vote of 94 to 5. The law addresses...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

Senate Passes 21st Century Cures Act, but Can It Cure an Ailing FDA?

On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the 21st Century Cures Act (the “Act”) by a vote of 94 to 5. Spearheaded by Michigan Representative Frank Upton, the bill now heads to President Obama who has promised to...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Key Implications of the 21st Century Cures Act for Medical Devices

Key Points - - The 21st Century Cures Act (“Cures” or the “Act”) significantly impacts FDA’s review and approval of medical devices, and how medical devices are covered and paid for. - These new authorities...more

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Drug and Device Companies May Soon Face Less Burdensome FDA Approval Process

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On July 10, 2015, Congress passed H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act, with a bipartisan vote of 344 to 77. The 352-page bill seeks to make the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) drug and device approval process less...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Arnall Golden Gregory Series Explains Provisions in the 21st Century Cures Act

On July 10, 2015, the House of Representatives passed the 21st Century Cures Act by a vote of 344-77. The bill is intended to promote drug and device development, support research and expedite patients’ access to new...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Georgia Senator Introduces The Combination Product Regulatory Fairness Act of 2015

On July 17, 2015, Georgia’s U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA), along with co-sponsors, Robert Casey (D-PA), and Pat Roberts (R-KS), introduced a Senate bill entitled, “The Combination Product Regulatory Fairness Act of...more

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21st Century Cures Act Passes House: Could Usher In Broad Reforms to Drug Approval Process

On Friday, July 10th the U.S. House voted overwhelmingly to streamline the approval process of prescription drugs and medical devices by the FDA. If passed in the Senate and signed by President Obama, the “21st Century Cures...more

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21st Century Cures Act Passes House Committee

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The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously approved H.R. 6, the “21st Century Cures Act,” on May 21, 2015, after reaching a bipartisan agreement to fund the legislation (Cures bill). Often described as a “landmark...more

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Health Care Update - May 2015 #3

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In This Issue: - 21st Century Cures Markup; Full Committee to Take Up this Week - Senate Finance Committee Solicits Health Bills for Upcoming Markup - Implementation of the Affordable Care Act - Federal...more

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