On September 27, 2023, FDA finalized its guidance entitled “Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Quality System Considerations and Content of Premarket Submissions” (the “2023 Final Guidance”). The Final Guidance replaces...more
On July 15, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final guidance on developing the content and format of patient Instructions for Use (IFU) for human prescription drug and biological products, as well as...more
On January 6 of this year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a final guidance on the Safer Technologies Program (STeP) for Medical Devices. The concept of STeP was first introduced by FDA in 2018 with the goal...more
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has released a final guidance document entitled, “Consideration of Uncertainty in Making Benefit-Risk Determinations in Medical Device Premarket Approvals, De Novo Classifications,...more
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently finalized its guidance on the Special 510(k) Program—an optional pathway to commercial medical devices that have been modified since their previous 510(k) clearance. The Special...more
On 30 August 2019 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the agency) issued a final guidance document entitled "Consideration of Uncertainty in Making Benefit-Risk Determinations in Medical Device Premarket Approvals,...more
Federal Court finds invalidity allegations relating to patent for metformin formulations not justified - On March 8, 2019, Justice Fothergill granted Valeant Canada’s application for an order prohibiting the Minister of...more
On June 12, 2018, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized its Drug and Device Manufacturer Communications with Payors, Formulary Committees, and Similar Entities – Questions and Answers guidance (Final Guidance)....more