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Big Win for HP&M Client: Court of Appeals Tells FDA to Regulate Barium Sulfate As a Device

FDA Law Blog

FDA , the Court of Appeals ruled that FDA cannot regulate a medical product – in this case, the radiographic contrast agent barium sulfate – as a drug when the product meets the definition of a device. The decision has wide-ranging implications for FDA’s assertion of discretion in classifying and regulating medical products.

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US FDA Medical Device Applications

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As per Section 201(h)(1) of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, a device is an instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, contrivance, implant, in vitro reagent, or other similar or related article, […] The post US FDA Medical Device Applications appeared first on ProRelix Research.

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Considerations for Mobile Health Technology Developers: Part 1

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The FDA’s General Approach to Regulating mHealth Products. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation as a medical device. Determining whether a product is a medical device subject to FDA regulation necessarily begins with understanding the FDA regulatory definition of ‘medical device’. not a medical device, ii.

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OTAT Town Hall on Cell Therapy CMC – The Recording is Available but Here’s an Appetizer

FDA Law Blog

The purpose of these town halls are to discuss topics related to OTAT-regulated products, engage with product development stakeholders, and to provide information to help stakeholders to help advance drug development. In case you do not have time to watch the town hall , we provided a summary of select topics that are discussed below.

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FDA INTERACT Meetings: Early Interactions for Cell and Gene Therapy Sponsors

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Advances in scientific knowledge and growth in the cell and gene therapy space have led to a new and exciting era of medicine for patients, as well as a new motivation for regulators to provide clear, efficient pathways for product developers. Identify critical development issues or deficiencies to address.

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What challenges does the advanced therapies sector face? 

Drug Discovery World

High-cost materials: Specialised equipment, reagents, and cell culture media significantly contribute to the overall cost. appeared first on Drug Discovery World (DDW). Automating and scaling up manufacturing is crucial for cost reduction. Developing more efficient and affordable alternatives is key.

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Regulatory Trends in Cell and Gene Therapies

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However, despite the promise of these therapies, the regulations governing them lag the science, which in turn hinders the clinical translation of these novel medicines. No Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) fee is associated with the INTERACT meetings. But review issues are not the only problems.