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Crafting the perfect medical device is never an exact science—but a patient should never suffer because of defects in a product that was intended to improve their quality of life. Determining whether a device manufacturer or...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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has issued a revised draft guidance that seeks to address questions and provide recommendations regarding the sharing of scientific information with health care providers ("HCPs")...more
The FDA issued Revised Draft Guidance addressing communications by drug and device manufacturers about “off-label” uses of approved products. The Revised Draft Guidance supersedes FDA’s 2014 Draft Guidance on...more
The United States’ recent False Claims Act (“FCA”) prosecution in United States v. Prometheus Group, et al., is a reminder that the government will use the FCA to target medical device manufacturers for off-label use of...more
On September 1, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration’s final “intended use” rule will go into effect. The update is meant to clarify the “intended use” regulations for pharmaceutical products and medical devices...more
On August 2, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final rule amending the intended use regulations codified at 21 CFR 801.4 and 21 CFR 201.128, marking the end of an effort FDA began in 2015. While the...more
The FDA issued a final rule (RIN 0910-A147) on August 2, 2021, to clarify its “intended use” regulations for pharmaceutical products and medical devices — 21 CFR §201.128 (drugs) and 21 CFR §801.4 (devices). The final rule...more
In its latest effort to provide direction and clarity to regulated industry and stakeholders, on September 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a proposed rule and preamble amending its medical product...more
A judge in the District of Massachusetts recently questioned whether Congress intended to criminalize off-label promotion through misbranding and adulteration statutes. In an order denying a Rule 29 motion brought by two...more
To meet the growing need for hand sanitizing products, various federal agencies including the Alcohol Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Federal Drug Administration (FDA), Health and Human Services (HHS) and Congress have...more
Last week, the FDA issued a warning against the use of robotic surgery for mastectomy and other cancer-related procedures. ...more
A Summary of Final Guidances for Communications That Are Consistent with FDA-Required Labeling and Communications with Payors - On June 12, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) finalized two draft...more
From 2015 to 2016, FDA appeared to open the door to loosening the standards around intended use and off-label use, but recent rule-making and public comments suggest that FDA is becoming more sclerotic instead of flexible....more
The draft guidances create a grey area between “on-label” and “off-label” communications that will require careful navigation as manufacturers develop HCEI analyses and promotional communications....more
In its January 9, 2017 final rule addressing when tobacco products may be regulated as drugs, devices, or combination products, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA” or “The Agency”) amended the intended use regulations for...more
Prompt Payment Discounts Not an Anti-Kickback Statute Violation - In United States of Am. et al. ex rel. Ruscher v. Omnicare, No. 15-20629, 2016 WL 6407128 (5th Cir. Oct. 28, 2016), the court of appeals affirmed summary...more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently held a two-day public meeting on Manufacturer Communications Regarding Unapproved Uses of Approved or Cleared Medical Products (off-label communications), which offered...more
Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a two day public hearing to take place November 9 and 10 aimed at obtaining input from industry to help shape FDA's policy regarding communications...more
Times, They Are A-Changin’ - On Wednesday, FDA announced that it will hold a two-day public hearing on November 9th and 10th to obtain input from a broad cross-section of the health care industry, including...more
In an editorial this weekend entitled “No Justice for Business,” The Wall Street Journal hailed a recent trial win by medical device maker Vascular Solutions, Inc. (VSI) as a “victory for common sense and the First Amendment”...more
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
On October 5-7, 2015, the Advanced Medical Technology Association (“AdvaMed”) held its 40th Annual Meeting for the first time on the West Coast—San Diego, California. This year also signaled a change of AdvaMed’s membership...more
It is a very common practice. Drug sales reps visit a client, usually a hospital, a clinic or a doctor, with the sole purpose of selling a drug or medical device. That is the primary way a doctor learns about a drug or...more
In June, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") announced that by the end of the year, the agency would issue a draft guidance document addressing the contours of lawful and unlawful off-label promotion. The...more
On February 28, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a draft guidance entitled “Distributing Scientific and Medical Publications on Unapproved New Uses – Recommended Practices.” The draft guidance,...more