On August 5, 2024, FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) published a discussion paper entitled, “Discussion Paper: Health Equity For Medical Devices” (Discussion Paper), to aid in its efforts to advance...more
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
This month I wanted to take a data-driven look at FDA’s treatment of citizen petitions, and specifically as a starting point how quickly the agency resolves those petitions. Make no mistake, I have an interest in this...more
FDA published a proposed rule that would regulate IVDs, including LDTs, as medical devices, drastically altering the regulatory landscape for LDTs. The proposed rule would update the definition of IVDs in 21 CFR § 809.3 to...more
Progress of Pre-Submissions for Medical Devices Now Trackable Through CDRH Portal - Medical device manufacturers must submit applications for certain classes of medical devices for approval by the Food and Drug...more
In addition to its significant efforts to fast track the approval of COVID-19 related devices, the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) has also maintained its high priority focus on supporting innovation...more
In the past week, the FDA authorized Pfizer’s and Merck’s oral antivirals for the treatment of COVID-19. The Biden-Harris Administration released the Trucking Action Plan. The CDC endorsed ACIP recommendation of preference...more
Over the course of 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released numerous guidance documents covering diverse areas and aimed at increasing the availability of various medical products to prevent, treat, and diagnose...more