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2024 CPSC and FDA Enforcement Trends

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The enforcement trends of 2023 have continued into 2024, especially with respect to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency). Both have ramped...more

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Fostering More Access to Medical Devices: FDA’s Efforts to Advance Health Equity

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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

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Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 5, Issue 6, July 2024

Welcome to our seventh 2024 issue of Decoded - our technology law insights e-newsletter. We have a few events we want to pass along to those interested in technology, but also other areas of law and business....more

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How to Prepare for and Respond to Government Investigations

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Navigating Government Investigations in FDA-Regulated Industries - Government investigations are an increasingly common reality for companies operating in highly regulated industries like pharmaceuticals, medical devices,...more

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Finally! FDA Issues Updated Draft Guidance on Diversity Action Plans Mandated by FDORA

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On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in the Federal Register the issuance of a draft guidance entitled “Diversity Action Plans to Improve Enrollment of Participants from Underrepresented...more

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The FTC Challenges Companies’ Allegedly Improper Orange Book Patent Listings

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has called attention in the past year to its perception of the influence that branded pharmaceutical companies have over the price of beneficial drugs. Most recently, the agency has asserted...more

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FDA Issues Final Rule on Regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests

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After many years of anticipation and various congressional and agency proposals, on May 6, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its final rule titled "Medical Devices; Laboratory Developed Tests." The final rule...more

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2024 Health Report - Government Actions Affecting Food, Drug and Medical Device Industries

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The food, drug and medical device industries comprise some of the most closely regulated sectors in the United States. The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) actively exercises authority by constantly changing legislation...more

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Understanding the Manufacturing Process of Eye Drops and How Contamination Can Occur

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently identified several brands of eye drops that were sold with contaminants. These contaminants—which were introduced into the affected eye drops during the manufacturing...more

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The Role of the FDA in Regulating Eye Drops to Prevent Contamination

Contaminated eye drops present serious risks. Not only can they cause blindness and other serious medical conditions, but they have also been linked to at least four cases of premature death caused by severe bacterial...more

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LDT Final Rule Series: Part 2 – Response to the Rule

In this second installment of our nine-part deep-dive into the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA” or “the Agency”) final rule on Laboratory Developed Tests (“LDTs”) – which established a staged plan that will phase out...more

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Medtech Maturity: Assessing Regulatory Readiness

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...It takes a lot to bring a medical product to market in the United States. You need impactful technology and proper resources to develop a product for years without the assurance it will ever see a patient. Understanding...more

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FDA Gets Technical on HCT/P Rules in Warning Letter to Human Tissue Company

On May 21, 2024, the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a warning letter issued to Akan Biosciences, Inc. (Akan) for unresolved inspection observations...more

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Summary of LDT Rule: An In-depth Look at the Final Rule Regarding Laboratory-Developed Tests

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) issued a Final Rule on May 6, 2024 (89 FR 37286), that will, over the next four years, radically alter the landscape for laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) and "correct...more

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FDA Finalizes Rule and Sets Course to Phase In Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests

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On May 6, 2024, following more than a decade of discourse with interested stakeholders on potential approaches to regulation of laboratory developed tests (LDTs), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its...more

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LDTs: FDA Rolls Out a Phased Implementation for New Regulatory Requirements

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On May 6, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final rule significantly modifying FDA’s approach to oversight of laboratory developed tests (LDTs). The final rule is effective July 5, 2024....more

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Keeping Track of Your Data — What You Need to Know about FDA’s Draft Guidance on Data Integrity for In Vivo Bioavailability and...

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Given data integrity issues that have been uncovered in the past, in April 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a draft guidance to applicants and testing site management on providing recommendations on...more

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What’s in the FDA Final Rule Regulating Laboratory-Developed Tests as Medical Devices?

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Our FDA/Food, Drug & Device Team analyzes the practical considerations for adhering to the Food and Drug Administration’s final rule for laboratory-developed tests (LDTs)....more

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Bridging the Gap: Cannabis Rescheduling to Align Policy with Research

In a much-anticipated move, sources recently reported that the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) will recommend rescheduling cannabis from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance under the federal Controlled...more

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OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion Regarding Patient Assistance Funds

Recently, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) released Advisory Opinion (“Opinion”) 24-02 regarding patient assistance funds provided by a non-profit charitable organization...more

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It’s Raining Regs: CMS Releases Major Laboratory-Developed Test Reg in Midst of Massive Reg Storm

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Over the last several weeks, the Biden administration has released numerous final regulations in order to “beat the clock” before it ticks down to the Congressional Review Act (CRA) deadline. The CRA authorizes Congress to...more

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The Major Statement: FDA's Recent Q&A Guidance and Rulemaking on Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements and the...

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On December 26, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Small Entity Compliance Guide Final Guidance Document: Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements: Presentation of the Major Statement in a Clear,...more

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The End of an Era? FDA Finalizes LDT Rule But Grandfathers Many Existing LDTs

On May 6, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its final rule for laboratory developed tests (LDTs). The final rule cemented the agency’s forecasted decision to increase the FDA’s regulatory oversight of...more

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FDA's Final Rule on Laboratory Developed Tests Comes with Controversy and Concerns

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recent announcement of a final rule extending regulatory oversight to laboratory developed tests (LDTs) has sparked controversy. As discussed in a previous Holland & Knight alert,...more

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FDA Finalizes Rule to Assert Authority Over Laboratory Developed Tests

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On April 29, 2024, FDA finalized the long-awaited rule to assert authority over the regulation of laboratory developed tests (LDTs) under FDA’s existing regulatory framework for medical devices under the Federal Food, Drug,...more

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