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November 2024

November 15, 2024 - FDA Roundup: November 15, 2024
November 14, 2024 - FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Treatment of Aromatic L-amino Acid Decarboxylase Deficiency
November 8, 2024 - FDA Roundup: November 8, 2024
November 7, 2024 - FDA Proposes Ending Use of Oral Phenylephrine as OTC Monograph Nasal Decongestant Active Ingredient After Extensive Review
November 5, 2024 - FDA Roundup: November 5, 2024
November 1, 2024 - FDA Roundup: November 1, 2024

 

October 2024

October 29, 2024 - FDA Roundup: October 29, 2024
October 25, 2024 - FDA Roundup: October 25, 2024
October 22, 2024 - $76 Million in Illegal E-Cigarettes Seized in Joint Federal Operation
October 18, 2024 - FDA Roundup: October 18, 2024
October 15, 2024 - FDA Roundup: October 15, 2024
October 11, 2024 - FDA Roundup: October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024 - FDA Approves New Treatment for Hemophilia A or B
October 8, 2024 - Federal Court Enters Consent Decree Against Rizo Lopez Foods Inc. Following Multistate Outbreak of Listeriosis Linked to Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese Products
October 7, 2024 - FDA Authorizes Marketing of First Home Flu and COVID-19 Combination Test Outside of Emergency Use Authorities
October 4, 2024 - FDA Roundup: October 4, 2024
October 1, 2024 - FDA’s Unified Human Foods Program, New Model for Field Operations, and Other Modernization Efforts Go into Effect
October 1, 2024 - FDA Roundup: October 1, 2024

 

 

September 2024

September 27, 2024 - FDA Roundup: September 27, 2024
September 26, 2024 - FDA Approves Drug with New Mechanism of Action for Treatment of Schizophrenia
September 24, 2024 - FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Niemann-Pick Disease, Type C
September 24, 2024 - FDA Roundup: September 24, 2024
September 20, 2024 - FDA Approves Nasal Spray Influenza Vaccine for Self- or Caregiver-Administration
September 20, 2024 - FDA Approves First Treatment for Niemann-Pick Disease, Type C
September 20, 2024 - FDA Roundup: September 20, 2024
September 17, 2024 - FDA Roundup: September 17, 2024
September 16, 2024 - FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Conducting Multiregional Clinical Trials in Oncology
September 13, 2024 - FDA Roundup: September 13, 2024
September 12, 2024 - FDA Authorizes First Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Software
September 11, 2024 - FDA Issues Warning Letters to Two Chinese Firms Regarding Data Quality and Integrity Concerns, Violative Lab Practices
September 10, 2024 - FDA Roundup: September 10, 2024
September 6, 2024 - FDA Roundup: September 6, 2024
September 5, 2024 - Youth E-Cigarette Use Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade

 

August 2024

August 30, 2024 - FDA Authorizes Updated Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine to Better Protect Against Currently Circulating Variants
August 30, 2024 - FDA Roundup: August 30, 2024
August 29, 2024 - FDA Issues Final Rule Increasing the Minimum Age for Certain Restrictions on Tobacco Sales
August 27, 2024 - FDA Roundup: August 27, 2024
August 26, 2024 - FDA Clears First Device to Enable Automated Insulin Dosing for Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes
August 23, 2024 - FDA Roundup: August 23, 2024
August 22, 2024 - FDA Approves and Authorizes Updated mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines to Better Protect Against Currently Circulating Variants
August 20, 2024 - FDA Roundup: August 20, 2024
August 16, 2024 - FDA Marketing Authorization Enables Increased Access to First Step of Syphilis Diagnosis
August 16, 2024 - FDA Roundup: August 16, 2024
August 15, 2024 - FDA Issues Warning Letter to Austrofood and Continues Robust Activities to Ensure Safety of Cinnamon Products Sold in U.S.
August 15, 2024 - FDA Announces Milestone in Sodium Reduction Efforts, Issues Draft Guidance with Lower Target Levels for Certain Foods
August 13, 2024 - FDA Roundup: August 13, 2024
August 9, 2024 - FDA Approves First Nasal Spray for Treatment of Anaphylaxis
August 9, 2024 - FDA Roundup: August 9, 2024
August 7, 2024 - FDA Approves First Nalmefene Hydrochloride Auto-Injector to Reverse Opioid Overdose
August 6, 2024 - FDA Roundup: August 6, 2024
August 2, 2024 - FDA Approves First Gene Therapy to Treat Adults with Metastatic Synovial Sarcoma
August 2, 2024 - FDA Roundup: August 2, 2024

 

July 2024

July 30, 2024 - FDA Roundup: July 30, 2024
July 26, 2024 - FDA Roundup: July 26, 2024
July 23, 2024 - FDA Roundup: July 23, 2024
July 16, 2024 - FDA, FTC Continue Joint Effort to Protect Consumers Against Companies Illegally Selling Copycat Delta-8 THC Food Products
July 16, 2024 - FDA Roundup: July 16, 2024
July 12, 2024 - FDA Roundup: July 12, 2024
July 8, 2024 - FDA Updates Guidance to Further Empower Companies to Address the Spread of Misinformation
July 5, 2024 - FDA Roundup: July 5, 2024
July 2, 2024 - FDA Roundup: July 2, 2024

 

June 2024

June 28, 2024 - FDA Roundup: June 28, 2024
June 27, 2024 - FDA Permits Marketing of First Point-of-Care Hepatitis C RNA Test
June 26, 2024 - FDA Guidance Provides New Details on Diversity Action Plans Required for Certain Clinical Studies
June 25, 2024 - FDA Roundup: June 25, 2024
June 21, 2024 - FDA Roundup: June 21, 2024
June 21, 2024 - FDA Authorizes Marketing of Four Menthol-Flavored E-Cigarette Products After Extensive Scientific Review
June 20, 2024 - FDA Expands Approval of Gene Therapy for Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
June 18, 2024 - FDA Roundup: June 18, 2024
June 14, 2024 - FDA Roundup: June 14, 2024
June 12, 2024 - Biden-Harris Administration Announces National Strategy to Reduce Food Loss and Waste and Recycle Organics
June 11, 2024 - FDA Roundup: June 11, 2024
June 10, 2024 - Justice Department and FDA Announce Federal Multi-Agency Task Force to Curb the Distribution and Sale of Illegal E-Cigarettes
June 7, 2024 - FDA Roundup: June 7, 2024
June 4, 2024 - FDA Roundup: June 4, 2024

 

May 2024

May 31, 2024 - FDA Roundup: May 31, 2024
May 30, 2024 - FDA, USDA, EPA enhance efforts to reduce food loss and waste, welcome USAID to interagency collaborative
May 30, 2024 - FDA’s Reorganization Approved for Establishing Unified Human Foods Program, New Model for Field Operations and Other Modernization Efforts
May 28, 2024 - FDA Approves First Interchangeable Biosimilar for Two Rare Diseases
May 28, 2024 - FDA Roundup: May 28, 2024
May 24, 2024 - FDA Roundup: May 24, 2024
May 21, 2024 - FDA Roundup: May 21, 2024
May 17, 2024 - FDA Roundup: May 17, 2024
May 14, 2024 - FDA Roundup: May 14, 2024
May 10, 2024 - FDA Roundup: May 10, 2024
May 9, 2024 - FDA Issues Final Guidance to Clarify “Remanufacturing” of Devices that Need Maintenance or Repair
May 8, 2024 - EPA, FDA, and USDA Issue Joint Regulatory Plan for Biotechnology
May 7, 2024 - FDA Roundup: May 7, 2024
May 3, 2024 - FDA Roundup: May 3, 2024
May 1, 2024 - FDA Clarifies Approach to Genomic Alterations in Animals

 

April 2024

April 30, 2024 - FDA Roundup: April 30, 2024
April 29, 2024 - FDA Takes Action Aimed at Helping to Ensure the Safety and Effectiveness of Laboratory Developed Tests
April 29, 2024 - FDA to Hold Listening Session as Part of Broader Work to Optimize Use of, and Processes for, Advisory Committees
April 26, 2024 - FDA Roundup: April 26, 2024
April 24, 2024 - FDA Approves New Treatment for Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections
April 23, 2024 - FDA Roundup: April 23, 2024
April 19, 2024 - FDA Roundup: April 19, 2024
April 16, 2024 - FDA Roundup: April 16, 2024
April 12, 2024 - FDA Roundup: April 12, 2024
April 9, 2024 - Federal Court Enters Consent Decree Against Philips Respironics Following Recall of Certain Sleep Therapy Machines
April 9, 2024 - FDA Roundup: April 9, 2024
April 5, 2024 - FDA Roundup: April 5, 2024
April 3, 2024 - FDA Approves New Antibiotic for Three Different Uses
April 2, 2024 - FDA Roundup: April 2, 2024

 

March 2024

March 29, 2024 - FDA Roundup: March 29, 2024
March 26, 2024 - FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid Certain Topical Pain Relief Products Due to Potential for Dangerous Health Effects
March 26, 2024 - FDA Roundup: March 26, 2024
March 22, 2024 - FDA Roundup: March 22, 2024
March 21, 2024 - FDA Approves Nonsteroidal Treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
March 19, 2024 - FDA Roundup: March 19, 2024
March 18, 2024 - FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Children with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

March 15, 2024 - FDA Roundup: March 15, 2024

March 14, 2024 - FDA Approves First Treatment for Patients with Liver Scarring Due to Fatty Liver Disease
March 12, 2024 - FDA Roundup: March 12, 2024
March 11, 2024 - FDA Seeks $7.2 Billion to Enhance Food Safety and Nutrition, Advance Medical Product Safety, and Strengthen Public Health
March 8, 2024 - FDA Approves First Treatment to Reduce Risk of Serious Heart Problems Specifically in Adults with Obesity or Overweight
March 8, 2024 - FDA Roundup: March 8, 2024
March 6, 2024 - FDA Takes Steps to Ensure Safety of Cinnamon Products Sold in the US
March 5, 2024 - FDA Roundup: March 5, 2024
March 5, 2024 - FDA Clears First Over-the-Counter Continuous Glucose Monitor
March 1, 2024 - FDA Roundup: March 1, 2024

 

February 2024

February 28, 2024 - FDA, Industry Actions End Sales of PFAS Used in US Food Packaging
February 27, 2024 - FDA Roundup: February 27, 2024
February 23, 2024 - FDA Roundup: February 23, 2024
February 20, 2024 - FDA Roundup: February 20, 2024
February 16, 2024 - FDA Approves First Cellular Therapy to Treat Patients with Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma
February 16, 2024 - FDA Approves First Medication to Help Reduce Allergic Reactions to Multiple Foods After Accidental Exposure
February 16, 2024 - FDA Roundup: February 16, 2024
February 14, 2024 - FDA Approves First Medication to Treat Severe Frostbite
February 13, 2024 - FDA Roundup: February 13, 2024
February 9, 2024 - FDA Roundup: February 9, 2024
February 6, 2024 - FDA Roundup: February 6, 2024
February 2, 2024 - FDA Roundup: February 2, 2024

 

January 2024

January 30, 2024 - FDA Roundup: January 30, 2024
January 26, 2024 - FDA Roundup: January 26, 2024
January 23, 2024 - FDA Roundup: January 23, 2024
January 19, 2024 - FDA Roundup: January 19, 2024
January 16, 2024 - FDA Roundup: January 16, 2024
January 12, 2024 - FDA Roundup: January 12, 2024
January 9, 2024 - FDA Roundup: January 9, 2024
January 8, 2024 - FDA Facilitates Broader Adoption of Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide for Medical Device Sterilization
January 5, 2024 - FDA Authorizes Florida’s Drug Importation Program
January 5, 2024 - FDA Roundup: January 5, 2024
January 2, 2024 - FDA Roundup: January 2, 2024

 

Medical Device News

For the most up to date FDA headlines, see the FDA Medical Device News page.

November 15, 2024

Consumer Information: GORE EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprostheses (EXCC) - P200030/S014 (W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.)

Consumer Information: TruSight Oncology Comprehensive - P230011 (Illumina, Inc)

Consumer Information: Simplera system - P160007/S047 (Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.)

Consumer Information: UNIPURE SF6 Ophthalmic Gas UNIFEYE Gas Delivery System and UNIPURE SF6 Ophthalmic Gas UNIPEXY Gas Delivery System - P230012 (Alcon Research, LLC)

Class I Recall: Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System Recall: Getinge and Maquet Cardiovascular Remove VasoView HemoPro 1 and 1.5 Endoscopic Vessel

Safety and Availability Concerns with VasoView HemoPro Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting Systems - Letter to Health Care Providers

Medical Device Shortages List (Updated)

Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: Sterilization Short Topics and Open Q&A - November 20, 2024

List of Cleared or Approved Companion Diagnostic Devices (In Vitro and Imaging Tools) (Updated)

November 14, 2024

Blood Glucose Monitoring Devices (Updated)

De Novo Decision Summaries (Updated):
- DEN230092 - Simplexa C. auris Direct, Simplexa C. auris Positive Control Pack & Sample Prep Kit
- DEN230011 - OcuCool
- DEN240016 - Xpert HCV; GeneXpert Xpress System
- DEN220030 - RemeOs™ Screw LAG Solid
- DEN240007 - BioHealx Anal Fistula Device

De Novo Classification Order:
- DEN230082 - Stone Clear
- DEN230083 - Valeda Light Delivery System
- DEN230084 - Dexter L6 Surgical System

November 12, 2024

Updated Emergency Use Authorization
- ORAcollect·RNA OR-100 and ORAcollect·RNA ORE-100 saliva collection devices (DNA Genotek Inc.)

November 8, 2024

Reclassification (Updated)

Evaluation of Airborne Chemicals from Neonatal Incubators - Letter to Health Care Providers (Updated)

November 7, 2024

Breakthrough Devices Program (Updated)

Presentation and Transcript added to Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: Sterilization Short Topics and Open Q&A - October 30, 2024

Alternative Standards (MQSA): #25: Issuing a Report with the Assessment “Incomplete: Need additional imaging evaluation” in Follow-Up to an Initial Report with the Assessment “Incomplete: Need prior mammograms for comparison.”

November 6, 2024

Updated Emergency Use Authorization
- cobas MPXV for use on the cobas 6800/8800 Systems (cobas MPXV) (Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)

CDRH – A Great Place for Public Health Service Officers to Work

November 5, 2024

Materials for November 7, 2024 General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting

November 4, 2024

De Novo Decision Summaries (Updated):
- DEN220024 - ScanNav Anatomy Peripheral Nerve Block
- DEN210037 - SoClean 3+ Bacterial Reduction Device
- DEN230046 - PGDx elio™ plasma focus Dx
- DEN230067 - Germitee Chronos®
- DEN230069 - Mi-CHORD System
- DEN230090 - First To Know Syphilis Test

MedSun Newsletter - November 2024

Explore Life at CDRH (Updated)

MQSA National Statistics (Updates)

November 1, 2024

Class I Recall: IPV Therapy Device Recall: Percussionaire Removes Certain Phasitron 5 Breathing Circuits Due to Risk of Nickel Exposure

 

October 31, 2024

Class I Recall: Incubator/Warmer Correction: GE Healthcare Updates Use Instructions for Giraffe OmniBed and Giraffe Omnibed CareStation due to Risk of Heater Door Falling and Causing Infant Injury

October 29, 2024

At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests (Updated)

Webinar – FDA’s Total Product Life Cycle Approach to In Vitro Diagnostic Products (IVDs), October 24, 2024
- Presentation
- Transcript

Update: Use of GE HealthCare EVair and EVair 03 Compressors - Letter to Health Care Providers

Class I Recall: Air Compressor Device Correction: GE HealthCare Provides Updates to EVair Compressors Due to Final Formaldehyde Testing Results

CDRH Learn (Updated Presentations)
- How to Complete Form FDA 3602: MDUFA Small Business Qualification and Certification for a Business Headquartered in the United States
- How to Complete Form FDA 3602A: MDUFA Foreign Small Business Certification Request for a Business Headquartered Outside the United States

October 28, 2024

Cybersecurity (Updated)

De Novo Decision Summaries (Updated):
- DEN230023 - Rho
- DEN230034 - X100 with Full Field Bone Marrow Aspirate (BMA) Application, X100HT with Full Field Bone Marrow Aspirate (BMA) Application
- DEN230045 - Sonu
- DEN230055 - FSYX™ Ocular Pressure Adjusting Pump System

Meeting materials for October 30, 2024 Patient Engagement Advisory Committee Meeting

In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) Roundtable – Fall Meeting

Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: Sterilization Short Topics and Open Q&A
- Printable Slides

October 25, 2024

Class I Recall:
- Tracheostomy Tube Recall: Smiths Medical Removes BLUselect, BLUgriggs, and BLUperc Tracheostomy Tube Kits due to Potential Disconnection of Pilot Balloon
- Assistive Arm Correction: Kinova Issues Correction for Jaco Assistive Robotic Arm due to Fire Hazard and Burn Risk

Update: Do Not Use BioZorb Marker Implantable Radiographic Marker Devices: FDA Safety Communication

October 24, 2024

Revised Emergency Use Authorizations
- OHC COVID-19/Flu Antigen Test Pro - OSANG LLC
- QuickFinder COVID-19/Flu Antigen Self Test - OSANG LLC

Updated Emergency Use Authorizations
- Lucira by Pfizer COVID-19 & Flu Test - Pfizer Inc.
- Flowflex Plus COVID-19 and Flu A/B Home Test - ACON Laboratories, Inc.

Webinar – FDA’s Total Product Life Cycle Approach to In Vitro Diagnostic Products (IVDs), October 24, 2024
- Printable Slides

Class I Recall: Ventilator Correction: Baxter Healthcare Updates Use Instructions for Life2000 Ventilation System Due to Risk of No Low Gas Pressure Alarm

October 23, 2024

Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: Sterilization Short Topics and Open Q&A - October 30, 2024

October 22, 2024

IDE Application (Updated)

October 21, 2024

De Novo Classification Order:
- DEN230076 - Omron Blood Pressure Monitor with AFib Detection Feature
- DEN230078 - Versius Surgical System
- DEN230087 - AMStent® Tracheobronichial Covered Stent System

DeNovo Decision Summaries (Updated):
- DEN220009 - VerTouch Spinal Imaging Device
- DEN220066 - BrainSee
- DEN230006 - esolution® Esophageal Retractor
- DEN230011 - OcuCool
- DEN230032 - Symani Surgical System
- DEN230064 - BraidE Embolization Assist Device
- DEN240017 - ShortCut

Reclassification (Updated)

Federal Register: Chemical Analysis for Biocompatibility Assessment of Medical Devices

October 18, 2024

Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program (TAP) (Updated)

Class I Recall: Vascular Embolization Device Correction: Boston Scientific Updates Use Instructions for Obsidio Conformable Embolic for Increased Ischemia Risk When Used for GI Bleeding

Webinar - Draft Guidance: Incorporating Voluntary Patient Preference Information over the Total Product Life Cycle - 10/15/2024 (Updated)
- Presentation
- Printable Slides
- Transcript

October 17, 2024

Class I Recall: Insulin Pump Recall: Medtronic Notifies Users of MiniMed 600 and 700 Series Pumps of Risk of Shorter than Expected Battery Life

Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: Sterilization Short Topics and Open Q&A
- Presentation
- Printable Slides
- Transcript

Federal Register: Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment Program

October 16, 2024

Ventilators and Ventilator Accessories EUAs (Updated)

CDRH Petitions (Updated)

October 15, 2024

Influenza Diagnostic Tests (Updated)

Electronic Medical Devices, X-ray Imaging and Radiation Therapy: What to Know and How to Prevent Damage

Device Trial Participation Snapshots

De Novo Classification Order: DEN240029 - Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/flu A&B Antigen Test

De Novo Decision Summaries (Updated):
- DEN200076 - ORi
- DEN210058 - ELEOSx™ Limb Salvage System
- DEN220015 - Orthobond Mariner Pedicle Screw System
- DEN220073 - Revi System
- DEN230008 - DermaSensor
- DEN230035 - DentalMonitoring
- DEN230043 - Notal Vision Home Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) System
- DEN230081 - Hearing Aid Feature
- DEN240013 - MagDI System

October 11, 2024

Revoked Emergency Use Authorizations
- Cue COVID-19 Test for Home and Over The Counter (OTC) Use (Cue Health Inc.)
- Cue COVID-19 Test (Cue Health Inc.)

Endosseous Dental Implants and Endosseous Dental Implant Abutments - Performance Criteria for Safety and Performance Based Pathway - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Safety and Performance Based Pathway (Updated)

Class I Recall: Infusion Pump Recall: Zyno Medical Removes Certain Z-800, Z-800F, Z-800W, and Z800WF Infusion Pumps due to an Air-in-Line Software Defect That May Allow Larger than Expected Air Bubbles to Enter Patients

October 10, 2024

CDRH Proposed Guidance Development (Updated)

CDRH Proposed Guidances for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025)

October 8, 2024

Consumer Information: SHIELD - P230009 (Guardant Health, Inc.)

Resources and Interactions with FDA: Laboratory Developed Tests FAQs (Updated)

Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: Sterilization Short Topics and Open Q&A - October 9, 2024
- Printable Slides

October 7, 2024

Consumer Information: UNIPURE C3F8 Ophthalmic Gas, UNIFEYE Gas Delivery System, UNIPLEX Gas Delivery System - P220030 (Alcon Research, LLC)

Consumer Information: MYNX Control™ Venous Closure Device (VCD) - P040044/S097 (Cordis US Corporation)

De Novo Decision Summaries (Updated):
- DEN230015 - Osteoboost Belt
- DEN230024 - Technozym ADAMS13 Activity

De Novo Classification Orders:
- DEN230019 - AXIOS Stent and ElectroUcautery-Enhanced Delivery System
- DEN230011 - OcuCool
- DEN240017 - ShortCut

CDRH's Experiential Learning Program (ELP) (Updated)

Experiential Learning Program (ELP) Areas of Interest (Updated)

Class I Recall: Resuscitator Recall: Mercury Medical Removes Neo-Tee T-Piece Resuscitators due to Risk of Inline Controller Detachment that May Impact Ventilation

October 4, 2024

Revoked Emergency Use Authorization
- B. Braun Space and Outlook Pumps (B.Braun Medical, Inc.)

Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program (TAP) (Updated)

October 3, 2024

Revised Emergency Use Authorizations
- Tyfast Flu A/B & COVID-19 Multiplex Rapid Test (CorDx, Inc.)
- TyFast Flu A/B & COVID-19 At Home Multiplex Rapid Test (CorDx, Inc.)

Updated Emergency Use Authorization
- COVID-19/Flu A&B Ag Combo Rapid Test Cassette (Swab) (Healgen Scientific, LLC)

Send and Track Medical Device Premarket Submissions Online: CDRH Portal (Updated)

CDRH Learn: MDUFA Small Business Program (Updated)

MedSun Newsletter - October 2024

October 2, 2024

MQSA National Statistics (Updated)

Class I Recall: IPV Therapy Device Correction: Sentec/Percussionaire Updates Use Instructions for Phasitron 5 In-Line Valve to Prevent Accidental Misuse of Expiratory Port Plug

Medical Device Shortages List (Updated)

October 1, 2024

Class I Recall: Infusion Pump Software Correction: Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC, Issues Correction for Ivenix Infusion System Large Volume Pump (LVP) Software due to Multiple Anomalies that May Cause Delay or Underdosage of Therapy

Class I Recall: Ventilator Software Correction: Philips Respironics Issues Mandatory Software Correction and Updates Use Instructions for Trilogy Evo, EV300, EvoO2, and Evo Universal to Address Multiple Issues that May Impact Ventilation

Webinar - Registration & Listing Requirements for In Vitro Diagnostic Products (IVDs), Including Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) - 12/03/2024

Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program (TAP) (Updated)

 

September 30, 2024

Safety and Performance Based Pathway (Updated)

Class I Recall: Ventilator Correction: Smiths Medical Issues Correction for paraPAC Plus P300 and P310 Ventilators due to Inadvertent Tidal Volume Knob Movement

De Novo Classification Order: DEN230067 - Chronos®

De Novo Decision Summaries (Updated)
- DEN220040 - Fibresolve
- DEN220026 - VasQ
- DEN230020 - BioTraceIO Lite
- DEN210056 - ProciseDx Inc.
- DEN230050 - Body Temperature Software (BTS)
- DEN220090 - EasySep™ Human Bone Marrow CD138 Positive Selection Kit
- DEN230012 - Ruthless Spine RJB
- DEN220023 - Procise ADL

September 27, 2024

Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: Sterilization Short Topics and Open Q&A - October 9, 2024

Electronic Product Radiation Control Program: Industry Guidance (Updated)

Clarification of Radiation Control Regulations For Manufacturers of Diagnostic X-Ray Equipment: Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Air Powered Dental Handpieces and Air Motors - Performance Criteria for Safety and Performance Based Pathway - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Dental Cements - Performance Criteria for Safety and Performance Based Pathway - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Dental Ceramics - Performance Criteria for Safety and Performance Based Pathway - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Dental Impression Materials - Performance Criteria for Safety and Performance Based Pathway - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Specific Test Categories or Technologies: Laboratory Developed Tests FAQs (Updated)

Federal Register: Safety and Performance Based Pathway Device-Specific Guidances

Federal Register: Radiation Control Regulations for Manufacturers of Diagnostic X-Ray Equipment

Safety and Performance Based Pathway (Updated)

Webinar: Labeling Requirements for In Vitro Diagnostic Products (IVD), Including LDTs, Under 21 CFR 809.10(b), September 24, 2024
- Presentation
- Transcript

At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests (Updated)

At-Home COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests: Frequently Asked Questions (Updated)

September 26, 2024

FDA Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence Glossary - Educational Resource

September 24, 2024

Class I Recall: Compounding Device Inlet Correction: Baxter Healthcare Corporation Updates Use Instructions for Exactamix Automated Compounding Device Inlets due to Risk for Particulate Matter in Device Components

Medical Acoustics Program: Research on Medical Acoustic Devices (Updated)

CDRH Patient Engagement Advisory Committee (Updated)

Federal Register: Microbiology Devices: Reclassification of Antigen, Antibody, and Nucleic Acid-Based Hepatitis B Virus Assay Devices

September 23, 2024

Consumer Information: Altius Direct Electrical Nerve Stimulation System - P230020 (Neuros Medical, Inc.)

De Novo Decision Summaries Updated:
- DEN230019 - AXIOS Stent and Electrocautery-Enhanced Delivery System
- DEN230002 - DuraGraft Vascular Conduit Solution
- DEN220087 - Edison System
- DEN230021 - ensoETM™
- DEN220078 - Eroxon

September 20, 2024

Revised Emergency Use Authorizations
- OSOM Flu SARS-CoV-2 Combo Test (SEKISUI Diagnostics, LLC)
- OSOM Flu SARS-CoV-2 Combo Home Test (SEKISUI Diagnostics, LLC)
- OSOM Flu SARS-CoV-2 Combo Home Test (SEKISUI Diagnostics, LLC)

Consumer Information: Minima Stent System - P240003 (Renata Medical)

Reclassification (Updated)

Class I Recall: Ventilator Recall: Smiths Medical Removes ParaPAC Plus Ventilators due to Loosened or Detached Patient Outlet Connector

Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment (ASCA) (Updated)

The Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment (ASCA) Program: Guidance for Industry, Accreditation Bodies, Testing Laboratories, and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Basic Safety and Essential Performance of Medical Electrical Equipment, Medical Electrical Systems, and Laboratory Medical Equipment - Standards Specific Information for the Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment (ASCA) Program: Guidance for Industry, Accreditation Bodies, Testing Laboratories, and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Biocompatibility Testing of Medical Devices - Standards Specific Information for the Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment (ASCA) Program: Guidance for Industry, Accreditation Bodies, Testing Laboratories, and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Federal Register: Guidance - Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment Program

Federal Register: Microbiology Devices - Reclassification of Cytomegalovirus Deoxyribonucleic Acid Quantitative Assay Devices Intended for Transplant Patient Management

Collaborative Communities with CDRH Participation (Updated)

September 19, 2024

Chemical Analysis for Biocompatibility Assessment of Medical Devices - Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Biocompatibility Assessment Resource Center (Updated)

Federal Register: Guidance: Chemical Analysis for Biocompatibility Assessment of Medical Devices

September 18, 2024

Class I Recall: Tracheostomy Tube Recall: Smiths Medical Removes Certain Bivona Neonatal/Pediatric and Adult Tracheostomy Tubes due to Manufacturing Defect that May Cause Tracheostomy Displacement or Decannulation

Federal Register: Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Medical Device User Fee Cover Sheet, Form FDA 3601 and Device Facility User Fee Cover Sheet, Form 3601a

September 17, 2024

November 20-21, 2024: Digital Health Advisory Committee Meeting Notice

Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System Femoral Stem and Increased Risk of Thigh Bone Fracture - FDA Safety Communication

Class I Recall: Infusion Pump Correction: B. Braun Medical Inc. Issues Correction for lnfusomat Space Infusion System/Large Volume Pump, in addition to Infusomat Space Large Volume Pump Wireless, and lnfusomat Space Large Volume Pump Non-Wireless BATTERY PACK, Due to Faulty Occlusion Alarm

De Novo Reclassification Order - DEN230067 - Chronos®

De Novo Decision Summaries Updated:
- DEN210055 - N-SWEAT Patch
- DEN220048 - Neoasis
- DEN220033 - MISHA(TM) Knee System
- DEN200029 - Parallel

September 16, 2024

Updated Emergency Use Authorizations
- OSOM Flu SARS-CoV-2 Combo Test (SEKISUI Diagnostics, LLC)
- STANDARD Q COVID-19 Ag Test 2.0 (SD Biosensor, Inc.)
- iHealth COVID-19/Flu A&B Rapid Test (iHealth Labs, Inc.)
- iHealth COVID-19/Flu A&B Rapid Test Pro (iHealth Labs, Inc.)

Class I Recall: Infusion Pump Administration Set Recall: Fresenius Kabi USA Removes Certain Ivenix Large Volume Pump Primary Administration Sets

Federal Register: Digital Health Advisory Committee; Total Product Lifecycle Considerations for Generative Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Medical Devices

Federal Register: Immunology and Microbiology Devices; Classification of the Quantitative Viral Nucleic Acid Test for Transplant Patient Management

September 13, 2024

November 7, 2024: General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting Notice

Webinar - The Voluntary Improvement Program: How to Enroll, Opportunities, and Best Practices - October 8, 2024

Federal Register: Medical Devices: Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices; Classification of the Clozapine Test System

Federal Register: Medical Devices: Immunology and Microbiology Devices; Classification of the Device to Detect or Measure Nucleic Acid from Viruses Associated with Head and Neck Cancers

Federal Register: Medical Devices: Therapeutic Devices; Classification of the Pediatric Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy System

September 12, 2024

Federal Register: General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting; Establishment of Public Docket; Request for Comments--ProSense Cryoablation System

September 10, 2024

Appeal Options Available to Mammography Facilities Concerning Adverse Accreditation Decisions, Suspension / Revocation of Certificates, or Patient and Referring Provider Notification Orders - Guidance for Mammography Facilities and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Related Recalls - Plastic Syringes Made in China for Potential Device Failures (Updated)

Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and MQSA Program (Updated)

Important Information: Final Rule to Amend the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) (Updated)

Frequently Asked Questions About MQSA (Updated)

Facility Accreditation and Certification (Updated)

The Annual MQSA Inspection: What Facilities Can Do to Help (Updated)

Mammography Information for Patients (Updated)

Federal Register: Medical Devices: Immunology and Microbiology Devices; Classification of the Whole Exome Sequencing Constituent Device

September 9, 2024

MedSun Newsletter - September 2024

De Novo(s) Decision Summaries Updated:
- DEN220083 - Stanza
- DEN220059 - NTX100 Tonic Motor Activation (NTX100 ToMAc) System
- DEN220027 - B-R-A-H-M-S sFlt-1/PIGF KRYPTOR Test System
- DEN220058 - BT-001
- DEN220041 - TRISTEL DIO ULT
- DEN230036 - Sepsis ImmunoScore
- DEN200052 - KidneyIntelX.dkd

De Novo Reclassification Order - DEN230090 First To Know Syphilis Test (NOWDiagnostics)

September 6, 2024

Insulin Pumps: Tips for Using Your Insulin Pump at Home

Infusion Pumps: Tips for Using Your Pump at Home

GUDID Data Trends (Updated)

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Medical Devices (Updated)

Federal Register: Gastroenterology-Urology Devices; Classification of the Endoscopic Pancreatic Debridement Device

Federal Register: Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices; Classification of the Blood Collection Device for Cell-free Nucleic Acids

September 5, 2024

Incorporating Voluntary Patient Preference Information over the Total Product Life Cycle - Draft Guidance for Industry, Food and Drug Administration Staff, and Other Interested Parties

Webinar - Draft Guidance: Incorporating Voluntary Patient Preference Information over the Total Product Life Cycle - October 15, 2024

Webinar - FDA’s Total Product Life Cycle Approach to In Vitro Diagnostic Products (IVDs) - October 24, 2024

Laboratory Developed Tests (Updated)

Patient Preference Information (PPI) in Medical Device Decision Making (Updated)

Class I Recalls:
- Laryngoscope Recall: Medtronic Removes Certain McGrath MAC Video Laryngoscopes, Updates Use Instructions for Others due to Increased Risk for Battery Overheat and Explosion
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Sensor Recall: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc Issues Recall for Certain FreeStyle Libre 3 Sensors due to Risk for Inaccurate High Glucose Readings
- Ventilator Correction: Breas Medical Updates Use Instructions for Vivo 45 LS due to Potential Elevated Formaldehyde Levels in Newly Manufactured Ventilators

Federal Register: Incorporating Voluntary Patient Preference Information over the Total Product Life Cycle

Federal Register: Gastroenterology-Urology Devices; Classification of the Hemodialyzer With Expanded Solute Removal Profile

September 4, 2024

Influenza Diagnostic Tests (Updated)

CDRH's Experiential Learning Program (ELP) (Updated)

Experiential Learning Program (ELP) Areas of Interest (Updated)

Emergency Situations (Medical Devices) (Updated)

CLIA Waiver by Application Decision Summaries (Updated)

Federal Register: Cardiovascular Devices; Classification of the Adjunctive Open Loop Fluid Therapy Recommender

Federal Register: Dental Devices; Classification of the Radiofrequency Toothbrush

Federal Register: Hematology and Pathology Devices; Classification of the Heparin and Direct Oral Factor Xa Inhibitor Drug Test System

Federal Register: Ophthalmic Devices; Classification of the Hydrophilic Re-Coating Solution

September 3, 2024

CDRH Learn: Introduction to Medical Device Recalls

Federal Register: Emergency Use Authorization: In Vitro Diagnostic Device for Detection and/or Diagnosis of COVID-19; Revocation

MQSA National Statistics (Updated)

 

 

 

August 30, 2024

CDRH Learn: Overview of Quality Management System Regulation (New module)

CDRH Learn: Navigating the Quality Management System Regulation (New module)

Federal Register: Dental Devices; Classification of the Neuromuscular Tongue Muscle Stimulator for the Reduction of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Federal Register: Neurological Devices; Classification of the Digital Therapy Device for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Federal Register: Orthopedic Devices; Classification of the Intervertebral Body Graft Containment Device

Federal Register: Physical Medicine Devices; Classification of the External Compression Device for Internal Jugular Vein Compression

Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: Sterility Master Files and Effective Use in Premarket Submissions, September 11, 2024

Sterilization for Medical Devices (Updated)

August 28, 2024

October 30, 2024: Patient Engagement Advisory Committee Meeting

Voluntary Malfunction Summary Reporting (VMSR) Program for Manufacturers - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Voluntary Malfunction Summary Reporting Program

CDRH Patient Engagement Advisory Committee (Updated)

De Novo Decision Summaries added:
- DEN230008
- DEN210035
- DEN190038
- DEN220082
- DEN210039
- DEN190035
- DEN230007
- DEN220063
- DEN220065
- DEN200011
- DEN220044
- DEN210022
- DEN200067
- DEN210027
- DEN200062

Federal Register: Hearings, Meetings, Proceedings, etc.: Patient Engagement Advisory Committee; Patient-Centered Informed Consent in Clinical Study

Federal Register: Medical Devices and Device-led Combination Products: Voluntary Malfunction Summary Reporting for Manufacturers

Federal Register: Guidance: Voluntary Malfunction Summary Reporting Program for Manufacturers

August 27, 2024

Consumer Information: ColoSense – P230001

Presentation and Transcript added for In Vitro Diagnostic Products (IVDs) - MDR Requirements, Correction and Removal Reporting Requirements, and Quality System Complaint Requirements - 08/22/2024

CDRH Management Directory by Organization (Updated)

COVID-19 Tests Granted Traditional Marketing Authorization by the FDA (Updated)

Patient Engagement Advisory Committee; Patient-Centered Informed Consent in Clinical Study

August 26, 2024

eMDR System Enhancements (Updated)

Coding Resources for Medical Device Reports (Updated)

Health Level Seven (HL7) Individual Case Safety Reporting (ICSR) Files (Updated)

MDR Data Files (Updated)

Voluntary Recall of SoClean Equipment Intended for Use with CPAP Devices and Accessories: FDA Safety Communication (Updated)

Federal Register: Mammography Quality Standards Act and Regulation Amendments: Small Entity Compliance Guide; Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff; Availability

Federal Register: Withdrawal of Approval and Amending of Mammography Quality Standards Act Alternative Standards

August 23, 2024

Revoked Emergency Use Authorizations
- Procleix SARS-CoV-2 Assay (Grifols Diagnostic Solutions Inc.)
- LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 RNA STAR (LumiraDx UK Ltd.)

Mammography Quality Standards Act and Regulation Amendments: Small Entity Compliance Guide - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Mammography Quality Standards Act and Program (Updated)

Federal Register: Authorization of Emergency Use of Certain Medical Devices During COVID-19; Availability

Federal Register: Electronic Submission Template for Medical Device De Novo Requests

Webinar – Final Guidance: Remanufacturing of Medical Devices

At-Home COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests: Frequently Asked Questions (Updated)

At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests (Updated)

Class I Recall: Clot Removal Device Correction: Inari Medical Updates Use Instructions for ClotTriever XL Catheter due to Reports of Patient Injury and Death from Device Entrapment and Pulmonary Emboli

August 22, 2024

Electronic Submission Template for Medical Device De Novo Requests - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

FDA and Industry Procedures for Section 513(g) Requests for Information under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Federal Register: Predetermined Change Control Plans for Medical Devices; Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff; Availability

Class I Recall: Chest Compression Device Recall: Defibtech, LLC, Removes RMU-2000 ARM XR Chest Compression Device due to Risk of Device Stopping Compressions

August 21, 2024

Updated Emergency Use Authorization
- Influenza SARS-CoV-2 (Flu SC2) Multiplex Assay (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))

CDRH Petitions (Updated)

Webinar – Draft Guidance: Predetermined Change Control Plans for Medical Devices

510(k) Third Party Performance Metrics and Accreditation Status (Updated)

List of Cleared or Approved Companion Diagnostic Devices (In Vitro and Imaging Tools) (Updated)

Predetermined Change Control Plans for Medical Devices - Draft Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff

August 20, 2024

Division of Industry and Consumer Education Educational Newsletter - August 2024External Link Disclaimer

Class I Recall: Infusion Pump Battery Correction: ICU Medical Updates Instructions for Use Regarding Batteries in Plum 360, A+ and A+3 Infusion System due to Diminished Battery Life that May Impact Infusion Delivery

Acceptable Media for Electronic Product User Manuals - Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff

August 19, 2024

Consumer Information: BD Onclarity HPV Assay - P160037/S017 (Becton, Dickinson and Company)

For Classification: SoClean 3+ Bacterial Reduction Device - DEN210037 (SoClean, Inc.)

August 15, 2024

CDRH FOIA: How to Get Records from CDRH (Updated)

Pediatric and Perinatal Devices Program: Research of Pediatric and Perinatal Devices

Federal Register: General Hospital and Personal Use Devices; Classification of the Intravenous Catheter Force-Activated Separation Device

Federal Register: Immunology and Microbiology Devices; Classification of the Device To Detect and Identify Nucleic Acid Targets Including SARS-CoV-2 in Respiratory Specimens

Federal Register: Immunology and Microbiology Devices; Classification of the Device to Detect and Identify Selected Microbial Agents That Cause Acute Febrile Illness

August 14, 2024

Webinar - Labeling Requirements for In Vitro Diagnostic Products (IVD), Including LDTs, Under 21 CFR 809.10(b) - September 24, 2024

August 13, 2024

Revised Emergency Use Authorization
- cobas liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV nucleic acid test (Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)

New Emergency Use Authorization
- Flowflex Plus COVID-19 and Flu A/B Home Test (ACON Laboratories, Inc.)

Consumer Information: Edwards SAPIEN 3, SAPIEN 3 Ultra, and SAPIEN 3 RESILIA Transcatheter Heart Valve System - P140031/S162 (Edwards Lifesciences, LLC)

August 12, 2024

CDRH Petitions (Updated)

For Classification: VerTouch Spinal Imaging Device - DEN220009 (IntuiTap Medical, Inc.)

For Classification: PGDx elio plasma focus Dx - DEN230046 (Personal Genome Diagnostics, Inc.)

August 8, 2024

Revoked Emergency Use Authorizations
- Sampinute COVID-19 Antigen MIA (Celltrion USA, Inc.)
- Celltrion DiaTrust COVID-19 Ag Home Test (Celltrion USA, Inc.)
- Celltrion DiaTrust COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test (Celltrion USA, Inc.)
- cobas SARS-CoV-2 Nucleic acid test for use on the cobas Liat System (cobas SARS-CoV-2) (Roche Molecular Systems)
- LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 & Flu A/B RNA STAR Complete Assay (LumiraDx UK Ltd.)

MedSun Newsletter - August 2024

August 7, 2024

Updated Emergency Use Authorization
- SalivaDirect DTC Saliva Collection Kit (SalivaDirect, Inc.)

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)-Enabled Medical Devices (Updated)

August 6, 2024

Class I Recalls
- Ambulatory Infusion Pump Software Correction: Smiths Medical Issues Correction for CADD-Solis and CADD-Solis VIP Ambulatory Infusion Pump Software due to Multiple Issues Related to Outdated Software
-Nerve Monitoring System Correction: Medtronic Issues Correction for NIM Vital Nerve Monitoring System due to the Potential for False Negative Response

August 5, 2024

Discussion Paper: Health Equity For Medical Devices

CDRH Strategic Priorities and Updates (Updated)

Risks with Exactech Joint Replacement Devices with Defective Packaging - FDA Safety Communication (Updated)

August 2, 2024

COVID-19 Tests Granted Traditional Marketing Authorization by the FDA (Updated)

August 1, 2024

Reprocessing Single-Use Medical Devices: Information for Health care Facilities

Reprocessed Single-Use Devices: Frequently Asked Questions

MQSA National Statistics (Updated)

Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA) (Updated)

Device Registration and Listing (Updated)

 

July 31, 2024

Safe Use of Megadyne Mega 2000 and Mega Soft Patient Return Electrodes – Letter to Health Care Providers

July 30, 2024

Federal Register: Medical Device User Fee Rates for Fiscal Year 2025

July 29, 2024

MagDI System - DEN240013 (GT Metabolic Solution, Inc.)

Simplexa C. auris Direct, Simplexa C. auris Positive Control Pack, Simplexa C. auris Sample Prep Kit - DEN230092 (DiaSorin Molecular LLC)

Terragene Bionova Photon Biological Indicator (BT225);Terragene Bionova Photon Auto-Reader Incubator (BPH) - DEN220042 (Terragene SA)

In situ polymerizing peripheral nerve cap - DEN230061 (Tulavi Therapeutics)

July 26, 2024

Updated Emergency Use Authorization
- Nano-Check Influenza+COVID-19 Dual Test (Nano-Ditech Corporation)

July 25, 2024

Digital Health Blog: A Lifecycle Management Approach toward Delivering Safe, Effective AI-enabled Health Care

July 24, 2024

Reissued Emergency Use Authorization
- Labcorp Monkeypox PCR Test Home Collection Kit (Labcorp)

Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: Short Topics and Open Q&A, August 7, 2024

Sterilization for Medical Devices (Updated)

Federal Register: Emergency Use Authorization: Certain Medical Devices during COVID-19

Federal Register: Emergency Use Authorization: In Vitro Diagnostic Device for Detection and/or Diagnosis of COVID-19; Revocation

July 23, 2024

New Emergency Use Authorization
- Nano-Check Influenza+COVID-19 Dual Test (Nano-Ditech Corporation)

Consumer Information: Occlutech ASD Occluder and Occlutech Pistol Pusher - P200032 (Occlutech Holding AG)

RefleXion Medical Radiotherapy System - DEN220014 (RefleXion Medical Inc.)

BioXmark - DEN220017 (Nanovi A/S)

July 18, 2024

Public Workshop –Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment and Use of Chemical Analysis to Support Biocompatibility of Medical Devices - 11/06/2024

Standards Newsletter from the Division of Standards and Conformity AssessmentExternal Link Disclaimer (July 2024)

UPDATE: Evaluating Plastic Syringes Made in China for Potential Device Failures: FDA Safety Communication (Updated)

ASCA-Accredited Testing Laboratories (Updated

July 17, 2024

Updated Emergency Use Authorization
- CDC Novel Coronavirus 2012 Real-time RT-PCR Assay (CDC)

July 16, 2024

CDRH Petitions (Updated)

Continuous Ventilator Correction: Philips Respironics, Inc. Updates Use Instructions for OmniLab Advanced+ (OLA+) Ventilator due to Interruptions and/or Loss of Therapy (Updated)

July 15, 2024

CDRH Statement: CDRH Announces Reorganization of Several Offices to Increase Organizational Agility and Advance Public Health Mission

Class I Recall:
- Ventilator Recall: Baxter Removes Life2000 Ventilator Due to Potential Failure of Battery Charging Dongle
- Eye Injection Kit Recall: Bausch + Lomb/Synergetics Inc. Removes Certain I-Pack Injection Kits Due to Potential Non-Sterility

July 11, 2024

Updated Emergency Use Authorizations
- Genabio COVID-19 Rapid Self-Test Kit (Genabio Diagnostics, Inc.)
- MaximBio ClearDetect COVID-19 Antigen Home Test (Maxim Biomedical, Inc.)

Dental Composite Resin Devices - Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions - Draft Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff

Dental Curing Lights - Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions - Draft Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff

Class I Recall: Ventilator Software Correction: Hamilton Medical Issues Correction for HAMILTON-C6 Medical Ventilators to Address Risk of Failed Ventilation Restart

UGA/FDA 11th Annual Medical Device Regulations Conference - August 21, 2024

Current Career Opportunities at CDRH (Updated)

Federal Register: Clinical Considerations for Studies of Devices Intended to Treat Opioid Use Disorder

Federal Register: Dental Composite Resin Devices and Dental Curing Lights-Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions Guidances

July 10, 2024

Clinical Considerations for Studies of Devices Intended to Treat Opioid Use Disorder - Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff

Disruptions in Availability of BD BACTEC Blood Culture Media Bottles - Letter to Health Care Providers

Medical Device Shortages List (Updated)

Webinar - In Vitro Diagnostic Products (IVDs) - MDR Requirements, Correction and Removal Reporting Requirements, and Quality System Complaint Requirements - August 22, 2024

Continuous Ventilator Correction: Philips Respironics, Inc. Updates Use Instructions for BiPAP V30, BiPAP A30, BiPAP A40 Due to Interruptions and/or Loss of Therapy (Updated)

July 9, 2024

Do Not Use Medtronic NIM Standard and Contact EMG Endotracheal Tubes - Letter to Health Care Providers

July 8, 2024

Revoked Emergency Use Authorization
- cobas SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B Nucleic Acid Test for use on the cobas Liat System (Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)

At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests (Updated)

MedSun Newsletter - July 2024

Class I Recall: An Implantable Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Device Removal: Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. Removes Inspire IV Implantable Pulse Generator due to Manufacturing Defect That Can Result in System Malfunctions

Class I Recall: Radiofrequency (RF) Coils Correction: Philips North America LLC Updates Use Instructions For SENSE XL Torso (1.5T And 3.0T) Coils Due to a Potential Issue Where the Coil Heats Up During MRI Scans, Possibly Leading to Thermal Injury

Federal Register: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Reclassification Petitions for Medical Devices

July 5, 2024

Reissued Emergency Use Authorizations
- SalivaDirect DTC Saliva Collection Kit (SalivaDirect, Inc.)
- SalivaDirect At-Home Collection Kit (SalivaDirect, Inc.)

Updated Emergency Use Authorizations
- Advin COVID-19 Antigen Test @Home (Advin Biotech Inc.)
- WELLlife COVID-19 / Influenza A&B Test (Wondfo USA Co., Ltd.)
- WELLlife COVID-19 / Influenza A&B Home Test (Wondfo USA Co., Ltd.)

REdI Conference (Updated)

July 3, 2024

Reissued Emergency Use Authorizations
- SalivaDirect (SalivaDirect, Inc.)
- SalivaDirect for use with DTC Kits (SalivaDirect, Inc.)

Federal Register: Emergency Use Authorization: In Vitro Diagnostic Device in Response to an Outbreak of Mpox

Federal Register: Emergency Use Authorization: Monkeypox Polymerase Chain Reaction Test Home Collection Kit in Response to an Outbreak of Mpox

July 2, 2024

Public Workshop - Food and Drug Administration/National Institutes of Health Joint Workshop: Developing Implanted Brain-Computer Interface Clinical Outcome Assessments to Demonstrate Benefit, September 19 and 20, 2024

July 1, 2024

CDRH Statement: CDRH Announces Expansion of the Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program

Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program (TAP) (Updated)

 

June 28, 2024

Class I Recall:
- Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) Monitor Correction: Abbott Medical Issues Correction for HeartMate LVAS System Monitor due to Screen Issues that May Cause Unintentional Pump Stop
- Continuous Ventilator Correction: Philips Respironics, Inc. Updates Use Instructions for OmniLab Advanced+ (OLA+) Ventilator due to Interruptions and/or Loss of Therapy

Exemptions From Electronic Product Regulations (Updated)

June 27, 2024

Revised Emergency Use Authorizations
- AdviseDx SARS-CoV-2 IgG II - Abbott Laboratories Inc.

Updated Emergency Use Authorizations
- Cobas liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV nucleic acid test - Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

Class I Recall:
- Continuous Ventilator Correction: Philips Respironics, Inc. Updates Use Instructions for BiPAP V30, BiPAP A30, BiPAP A40 Due to Interruptions and/or Loss of Therapy
- Ventilator Correction: ZOLL Medical Corporation Updates Use Instructions For 731 Ventilators Due to Missing MRI Safety Information in The Labeling That May Lead to Misuse and Ventilator Failure

Federal Register: Diversity Action Plans To Improve Enrollment of Participants From Underrepresented Populations in Clinical Studies; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability

June 26, 2024

eSTAR Program (Updated)

CDRH Announces Partnership to Develop New Methods to Accelerate Diagnostic Device Development for Underserved Populations

Explore Life at CDRH (Updated)

Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: Mock Pre-Submission on Implementing a Change in Sterilization Method - July 10, 2024

June 25, 2024

Federal Register: Laboratory Developed Tests: Small Entity Compliance Guide; Guidance for Laboratory Manufacturers and Food and Drug Administration Staff; Availability

June 24, 2024

Laboratory Developed Tests: Small Entity Compliance Guide - Guidance for Laboratory Manufacturers and Food and Drug Administration Staff

CDRH Patient and Caregiver Connection (Updated)

June 21, 2024

Consumer Information: LIAISON Biotrin Parvovirus B19 IgG Plus, LIAISON Biotrin Control Parvovirus B19 IgG Plus - P220034 (DiaSorin Inc.)

Consumer Information: TriClip G4 System - P230007 (Abbott Medical)

Consumer Information: INTELLANAV STABLEPOINT Ablation Catheter & Force Sensing System on The RHYTHMIA HDX Mapping System - P150005/S074 (Boston Scientific Corporation)

June 20, 2024

UPDATE: Evaluating Plastic Syringes Made in China for Potential Device Failures: FDA Safety Communication (Updated)

Home as a Health Care Hub

Virtual Public Meeting – Home as a Health Care Hub – Stakeholder Listening Session; July 25, 2024

June 18, 2024

Consumer Information: Vercise PC, Vercise Gevia, and Vercise Genus Deep Brain Stimulation Systems - P150031/S064 (Boston Scientific Corporation)

Consumer Information: FoundationOne CDx (F1CDx) - P170019/S048 (Foundation Medicine, Inc.)

Digital Health Reports (Updated)

Laboratory Developed Tests (Updated)

June 17, 2024

COVID-19 Tests Granted Traditional Marketing Authorization by the FDA (Updated)

Blog: The Promise Artificial Intelligence Holds for Improving Health Care

At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests (Updated)

June 14, 2024

UPDATE: Evaluating Plastic Syringes Made in China for Potential Device Failures: FDA Safety Communication (Updated)

Consumer Information: AGENT Paclitaxel-Coated Ballon Catheter - P230035 (Boston Scientific Corporation)

June 13, 2024

New Emergency Use Authorizations
- Healgen COVID-19/Flu A&B Ag Combo Rapid Test Cassette (Swab) (Healgen Scientific, LLC)
- Speedy Swab Rapid COVID-19 + Flu A&B Antigen Self-Test (Watmind USA)

Transparency for Machine Learning-Enabled Medical Devices: Guiding Principles

CDRH Statement: CDRH Issues Guiding Principles for Transparency of Machine Learning-Enabled Medical Devices

Class I Recall:
- Teleflex/Arrow International Recall Arrow FiberOptix and UltraFlex Intra-Aortic Balloon (IAB) Catheter Kits for Manufacturing Issue That May Prevent Full Balloon Inflation and Cause Patient Harm
- Getinge Recalls Vaporizer Sevoflurane Maquet Filling for Risk of Patient and Health Care Professional Exposure to Toxic Chemical Hydrogen Fluoride
- Electrode Pad Recall: Megadyne Removes MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Pediatric Patient Return Electrodes for Risk of Serious Burn Injuries to Patients

June 12, 2024

Consumer Information: Alinity m HR HPV for use on Alinity m System - P230003 (Abbott Molecular, Inc.)

Federal Register: Request for Nominations for Individuals and Consumer Organizations for Advisory Committees

June 11, 2024

New Emergency Use Authorizations
- iHealth COVID-19/Flu A&B Rapid Test Pro (iHealth Labs, Inc.)
- cobas liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV nucleic acid test (Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)

Updated Emergency Use Authorizations
- CorDx TyFast Flu A/B & COVID-19 At Home Multiplex Rapid Test (CorDx, Inc.)

Addressing the Limitations of Medical Data in AI

Identifying and Measuring AI Bias for Enhancing Health Equity

Evaluation Methods for AI-enabled Medical Devices: Performance Assessment and Uncertainty Quantification

Performance Evaluation Methods for Evolving AI-Enabled Medical Devices

Regulatory Evaluation of New Artificial Intelligence AI Uses for Improving and Automating Medical Practices

Methods for Effective Post-market Monitoring of AI-Enabled Medical Devices

eMDR System Enhancements (Updated)

UPDATE: Evaluating Plastic Syringes Made in China for Potential Device Failures: FDA Safety Communication (Updated)

Class I Recall: Endotracheal Tube Recall: Medline Industries, LP Removes Medline Sub-G Endotracheal Tube with Subglottic Suctioning due to Detachment or Tearing of the Inflation Tube from the Main Tube

Presentation and Transcript added to Webinar - Enforcement Policies for Certain In Vitro Diagnostic Devices - Draft Guidances, June 5, 2024

June 10, 2024

Artificial Intelligence Program: Research on AI/ML-Based Medical Devices (Updated)

June 7, 2024

MedSun Newsletter - June 2024

June 6, 2024

About Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) Database (Updated)

June 5, 2024

At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests (Updated)

At-Home COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests: Frequently Asked Questions (Updated)

Class I Recall: Medtronic Recalls StealthStation S8 Application Versions 1.2.0, 1.1.0, 1.0.3, 1.0.2, and 1.0.1 for Software Error that May Cause Incorrect Measurements During Cranial Surgery

June 4, 2024

Revised Emergency Use Authorizations
- CorDx Tyfast Flu A/B & COVID-19 Multiplex Rapid Test (CorDx, Inc.)

Consumer Information: TheraBionic P1 - H220001 (TheraBionic, Inc.)

510(k) Third Party Performance Metrics and Accreditation Status (Updated)

Federal Register: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Medical Device Recall Authority

June 3, 2024

UPDATE: Evaluating Plastic Syringes Made in China for Potential Device Failures: FDA Safety Communication (Updated)

 

May 31, 2024

MDUFA Reports: May 31, 2024, MDUFA V Performance Report

May 30, 2024

New Emergency Use Authorizations
- Speedy Swab Rapid COVID-19 + Flu A&B Antigen Test (Watmind USA)

Class I Recall: OptumHealth Care Solutions Recalls Nimbus II Infusion Pump Systems Under Recall by InfuTronix, LLC

Mammography Facility Inspection Fees (Updated)

Consumer Information: Abbott Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Systems - P010032/S191 (Abbott Medical)

May 29, 2024

Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program (TAP) (Updated)

CDRH Petitions (Updated)

Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: Sterilization Open Q&A - 06/12/2024

Sterilization for Medical Devices (Updated)

Consumer Information: Xstim Spine Fusion Stimulator - P230025 (Xstim Inc.)

May 28, 2024

Updated Emergency Use Authorizations
- The Nano Test for COVID-19 (Nanobiosym Precision Testing Services)

Revoked Emergency Use Authorizations
- Accula SARS-Cov-2 Test (Mesa Biotech Inc.)

Federal Register: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: De Novo Classification Process (Evaluation of Automatic Class III Designation)

May 24, 2024

Consumer Information: Spectra WaveWriter, WaveWriter Alpha and Alpha Prime Spinal Cord Stimulation Systems - P030017/S363 (Boston Scientific Corp.)

Revised Emergency Use Authorization
- QuickFinder COVID-19/Flu Antigen Self Test (OSANG LLC)
- OHC COVID-19/Flu Antigen Test Pro (OSANG LLC)
- WELLlife COVID-19 / Influenza A&B Home Test (Wondfo USA Co., Ltd.)

Updated Emergency Use Authorization
- WELLlife COVID-19 / Influenza A&B Test (Wondfo USA Co., Ltd.)

May 23, 2024

UPDATE: Evaluating Plastic Syringes Made in China for Potential Device Failures: FDA Safety Communication (Updated)

Co-sponsored Public Workshop - Using Patient-Generated Health Data in Medical Device Development: Case Examples of Implementation Throughout the Total Product Lifecycle - June 26-27, 2024

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Resolution of Internal Differences of Opinion in Regulatory Decision-Making (Updated)

Class I Recall: Vyaire Medical, Inc. Recalls the Twin Tube Due to The Potential of The Nozzle Separating During Patient Use

May 22, 2024

Consumer Information: TZ Medical Adult and Pediatric Multi-Function Defibrillation Electrodes and Adaptors - P200005 (TZ Medical, Inc.)

Class I Recall: Hologic, Inc. Recalls BioZorb Marker Due to Complications with Implanted Devices

ASCA-Accredited Testing Laboratories (Updated)

Consumer Information: Duo Venous Stent System - P230021 (Vesper Medical, Inc.)

May 21, 2024

Consumer Information: restor3d Total Talus Replacement - H230003 (restor3d, Inc.)

Materials for May 23, 2024 Molecular and Clinical Genetics Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting

UPDATE: Evaluating Plastic Syringes Made in China for Potential Device Failures: FDA Safety Communication (Updated)

Influenza Diagnostic Tests

Federal Register: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Yale-Mayo Clinic Centers of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation B12 Pediatric Device Survey

May 20, 2024

CDRH Learn (Updated)
- Presentation and Transcript for Webinar - Final Rule: Medical Devices; Laboratory Developed Tests - May 14, 2024

May 17, 2024

Federal Register: Ophthalmic Devices; Reclassification of Ultrasound Cyclodestructive Device

May 16, 2024

Revised Emergency Use Authorization
- 3EO Health COVID-19 Test (3EO Health, Inc.)

Qualification of New Medical Device Development Tools (MDDT)

UPDATE: Evaluating Plastic Syringes Made in China for Potential Device Failures: FDA Safety Communication (Updated)

Federal Register: Revocation of Two Authorizations of Emergency Use of In Vitro Diagnostic Device for Detection and/or Diagnosis of COVID-19; Availability

May 15, 2024

Webinar - Enforcement Policies for Certain In Vitro Diagnostic Devices - Draft Guidances - June 5, 2024

Class I Recall: Abbott Recalls HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) Implant Kit for Risk of Blood Leakage or Air Entering System Between Inflow Cannula and Apical Cuff

Class I Recall: Draeger, Inc. Recalls Perseus A500 Anesthesia System for Risk of Sudden Unexpected Shutdown When Used on Battery Power (Updated)

Federal Register: Authorization of Emergency Use of Certain Medical Devices During COVID-19; Availability

May 14, 2024

Laboratory Developed Tests (Updated)

At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests (Updated)

May 13, 2024

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)-Enabled Medical Devices (Updated)

Class I Recall: Philips Respironics, Inc. Recalls Trilogy Evo Continuous Ventilators due to a Software-Related Possible Power Malfunction

May 10, 2024

New Emergency Use Authorization
- iHealth COVID-19/Flu A&B Rapid Test (iHealth Labs, Inc.)

Updated Emergency Use Authorization
- ImmuView COVID-19 Antigen Home Test (CTK Biotech, Inc.)

Class I Recall: Route 92 Medical Inc. Recalls Catheter due to Distal Tip Separation at the Proximal Marker Band

May 9, 2024

UPDATE: Evaluating Plastic Syringes Made in China for Potential Device Failures: FDA Safety Communication (Updated)

Remanufacturing of Medical Devices - Guidance for Industry, Entities That Perform Servicing or Remanufacturing, and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Webinar: Final Guidance: Remanufacturing of Medical Devices - 06/27/2024

Remanufacturing and Servicing Medical Devices (Updated)

Tips to Help Charge Medical Devices Safely and Avoid Overheating

CDRH Learn (Updated)
- Presentation and Transcript for Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: Topics and Formats for the Continuing Town Hall Series - April 29, 2024
- Presentation and Transcript for Draft Guidance: Select Updates for the Premarket Cybersecurity Guidance: Section 524B of the FD&C Act - April 30, 2024

Federal Register: Remanufacturing of Medical Devices; Guidance for Industry, Entities That Perform Servicing or Remanufacturing, and Food and Drug Administration Staff; Availability

May 8, 2024

Why Choose CDRH for Your Career? (Updated)

Explore Life at CDRH (Updated)

Class I Recall: Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. Recalls Version 2.7 of the Apple iOS t:connect Mobile App Used in Conjunction with t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ Technology Prompted by a Software Problem Leading to Pump Battery Depletion

Safety and Quality Concerns with Getinge Cardiovascular Devices - Letter to Health Care Providers

MedSun Newsletter - May 2024

May 7, 2024

New Emergency Use Authorization
- WELLlife COVID-19 / Influenza A&B Home Test

Revised Emergency Use Authorization
- STANDARD Q COVID-19 Ag Test 2.0 (SD Biosensor, Inc.)

At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests (Updated)

CDRH Petitions (Updated)

May 6, 2024

COVID-19 Tests Granted Traditional Marketing Authorization by the FDA (Updated)

May 3, 2024

Consumer Information: XACT Carotid Stent System - P040038/S043 (Abbott Vascular Inc.)

May 2, 2024

2024 Regulatory Education for Industry (REdI) Conference

Consumer Information: Paradise Ultrasound Renal Denervation System - P220023 (Recor Medical, Inc.)

May 1, 2024

Revoked Emergency Use Authorization
- BD Respiratory Viral Panel for BD MAX System (Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD))

Consumer Information: FoundationOne CDx Liquid (F1 Liquid CDx) - P190032/S011 (Foundation Medicine, Inc.)

List of Cleared or Approved Companion Diagnostic Devices (In Vitro and Imaging Tools) (Updated)

Qualification of New Medical Device Development Tools (MDDT)

 

April 30, 2024

Class I Recall: BioMérieux Inc. Recalls VITEK 2 AST Kit due to Incorrect Ceftriaxone Concentrations

Collaborative Communities: Addressing Health Care Challenges Together (Updated)

Federal Register: Laboratory Developed Tests

Federal Register: Enforcement Policy for Certain In Vitro Diagnostic Devices for Immediate Public Health Response in the Absence of a Declaration under Section 564

April 29, 2024

Enforcement Policy for Certain In Vitro Diagnostic Devices for Immediate Public Health Response in the Absence of a Declaration under Section 564 - Draft Guidance for Laboratory Manufacturers and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Consideration of Enforcement Policies for Tests During a Section 564 Declared Emergency - Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Webinar - Final Rule: Medical Devices; Laboratory Developed Tests - May 14, 2024

Laboratory Developed Tests: Frequently Asked Questions

Laboratory Developed Tests (Updated)

Class I Recall: SonarMed Inc. Recalls Airway Acoustic Sensors Due to a Restricted Inner Diameter of Airway Causing Suction Catheter Passage Difficulty

Class I Recall: SonarMed Inc. Recalls Airway Monitors Due to a Software Anomaly Resulting in Failure to Detect a Partial Obstruction in 2.5mm Sensors and Up To 3mm Distal to the Sensor Tip

Federal Register: Laboratory Developed Tests

Federal Register: Enforcement Policy for Certain In Vitro Diagnostic Devices for Immediate Public Health Response in the Absence of a Declaration under Section 564

Federal Register: Consideration of Enforcement Policies for Tests During a Section 564 Declared Emergency

April 27, 2024

Current Career Opportunities at CDRH (Updated)

April 26, 2024

Medical Device Shortages List (Updated)

Class I Recall: Elekta Instrument AB Recalls Disposable Biopsy Needle Kit for Leksell Stereotactic System for Possibly Containing Microscopic Stainless Steel Debris on the Inside of the Biopsy Needle

Printable Slides for Webinar - Draft Guidance: Select Updates for the Premarket Cybersecurity Guidance: Section 524B of the FD&C Act

April 25, 2024

Class I Recall: Fresenius Medical Care Recalls Stay-Safe Catheter Extension Sets and Stay-Safe/Luer Lock Adapter for Risk of Patient Exposure to Higher Than Allowable Levels of Toxic Compound NDL-PCBA

Class I Recall: Outset Medical, Inc. Recalls Certain Tablo Hemodialysis Systems for Risk of Patient Exposure to Higher Than Allowable Levels of Toxic Compound NDL-PCBAs

Class I Recall: Draeger, Inc. Recalls Perseus A500 Anesthesia System for Risk of Sudden Unexpected Shutdown When Used on Battery Power

Class I Recall: InfuTronix, LLC Recalls Nimbus and Nimbus II Infusion Pump Systems for Multiple Device Failures That May Cause Severe Injury and Death

UPDATE: Evaluating Plastic Syringes Made in China for Potential Device Failures: FDA Safety Communication

COVID-19 Tests Granted Traditional Marketing Authorization by the FDA (Updated)

Printable Slides: Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: Topics and Formats for the Continuing Sterilization Series - 04/29/2024

April 24, 2024

Class I Recall: DeRoyal Industries, Inc. Recalls Tracecarts Containing 16FR Urine Meter Foley Under Recall by Nurse Assist

Transcript and Summary Minutes for March 21, 2024: Ophthalmic Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement - 03/21/2024

Meeting Notice: May 23, 2024 Molecular and Clinical Genetics Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee

April 23, 2024

New Emergency Use Authorization
- WELLlife Covid-19/Influenza A&B Test

CDRH Statement: FDA Launches Health Care at Home Initiative to Help Advance Health Equity

April 22, 2024

FDA Encourages the Public to Follow Established Choking Rescue Protocols: FDA Safety Communication

Federal Register: Molecular and Clinical Genetics Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee, Guardant Shield Blood Collection Kit

April 19, 2024

Updated Emergency Use Authorization
- The AscencioDx COVID-19 Test and The AscencioDx Molecular Detector (ADL Diagnostics, Inc., dba Anavasi Diagnostics)

Revoked Emergency Use Authorization
- FTD SARS-CoV-2 (Fast Track Diagnostics Luxembourg S.à.r.l.)

Risks with Exactech Equinoxe Shoulder System with Defective Packaging - FDA Safety Communication (Updated)

April 17, 2024

CDRH Statement: CDRH Issues 2024 Safety and Innovation Reports

Medical Device Safety and Innovation Reports (Updated)

Current Career Opportunities at CDRH (Updated)

Class I Recall: Boston Scientific Recalls Obsidio Conformable Embolic for Increased Bowel Ischemia Risk When Used for Lower GI Bleeding

Class I Recall: Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC Recalls Ivenix Infusion Pump LVP Software for Anomalies That Have the Potential to Cause Serious Patient Harm or Death

April 16, 2024

CDRH Unveils New Dataset to Help Improve Chemical Characterization Methods for Biocompatibility of Medical Devices

Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) (Updated)

CDRH Petitions (Updated)

April 15, 2024

Revised Emergency Use Authorization
- Aptitude Medical Systems Inc.: Metrix COVID-19 Test

At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests (Updated)

Class I Recall: Abbott/Thoratec Corp. Recalls HeartMate II and HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) due to Long-term Buildup Causing an Obstruction

Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: Topics and Formats for the Continuing Sterilization Series, April 29, 2024

Sterilization for Medical Devices (Updated)

April 11, 2024

MedSun Newsletter - April 2024

Stress Urinary Incontinence: Surgical Mesh Considerations and Recommendations (Updated)

April 10, 2024

New Emergency Use Authorization
- CorDx TyFast Flu A/B & COVID-19 At Home Multiplex Rapid Test

At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests (Updated)

FDA Activities Related to Recalled Philips Ventilators, BiPAP Machines, and CPAP Machines (Updated)

Foam Testing Summary for Recalled Philips Ventilators, BiPAP Machines, and CPAP Machines (Updated)

UPDATE: Evaluating Plastic Syringes Made in China for Potential Device Failures: FDA Safety Communication (Updated)

COVID-19 Tests Granted Traditional Marketing Authorization by the FDA (Updated)

ASCA-Accredited Testing Laboratories (Updated)

April 9, 2024

Problems Reported With Essure (Updated)

Information for Patients and Health Care Providers: Essure (Updated)

FDA Activities Related to Essure (Updated)

April 8, 2024

New Emergency Use Authorization
- QuickFinder COVID-19/Flu Antigen Self Test (OSANG LLC)

Re-issued Emergency Use Authorizations
- ePlex Respiratory Pathogen Panel (GenMark Diagnostics, Inc.)

April 4, 2024

New Emergency Use Authorization
- SalivaNow SARS-CoV-2 Assay (LMSI, LLC d/b/a Lighthouse Lab Services)

ASCA-Accredited Testing Laboratories (Updated)

Class I Recall: Smiths Medical ASD Recalls PneuPac ParaPAC Plus 300 and 310 Ventilator Kits for a Malfunction Causing Non-Cycling, Continuous Positive Gas Flow and Preventing Proper Ventilation

Class I Recall: Medos International Sàrl Recalls Cerenovus CEREBASE DA Guide Sheath due to Cracking of the Distal Catheter Shaft

Federal Register: Device Good Manufacturing Practice Advisory Committee

Federal Register: Voting Members for the Patient Engagement Advisory Committee

April 3, 2024

UPDATE: Evaluating Plastic Syringes Made in China for Potential Device Failures: FDA Safety Communication (Updated)

Class I Recall: Teleflex and Arrow International Recall ARROW QuickFlash Radial Artery and Radial Artery/Arterial Line Catheterization Kits for Increased Resistance That May Lead to Vessel Injuries, Narrowing, or Blockage

Reports to Congress (Updated)
- FY 2021 Premarket Approval of Pediatric Uses of Devices

Medical Device Development Tools (MDDT) (Updated)

April 2, 2024

Current Career Opportunities at CDRH (Updated)

Evaluation of Automatic Class III Designation (De Novo) Summaries - Sleep Apnea Feature - DEN230041

April 1, 2024

CDRH Learn (Updated)
- Presentation and Transcript for Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: The Value and Use of Recognized Consensus Standards in Premarket Submissions - March 21, 2024

Standards Newsletter from the Division of Standards and Conformity AssessmentExternal Link Disclaimer

MQSA National Statistics (Updated)

 

March 29, 2024

eSTAR Program (Updated)

March 28, 2024

Animal Studies for Dental Bone Grafting Material Devices - Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions - Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Co-sponsored Public Meeting - Food and Drug Administration/Medical Device Innovation Consortium Symposium on Computational Modeling and Simulation - April 16-17, 2024

Mammography Quality Standards Act and Program (Updated)

Mammography Quality Standards Act - Facility Accreditation and Certification (Updated)

Mammography Quality Standards Act - Inspection Resources

Federal Register: Animal Studies for Dental Bone Grafting Material Devices - Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions

March 27, 2024

ASCA Consolidated Pilot Final Report and 2023 Annual Report

Evaluation of Automatic Class III Designation (De Novo) Summaries - Invitae Common Hereditary Cancers Panel (DEN210011)

March 26, 2024

New Emergency Use Authorizations
- Labcorp Monkeypox PCR Test Home Collection Kit (LabCorp)
- Non-variola Orthopoxvirus Real-time PCR Primer and Probe Set - EUA (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))

Evaluation of Automatic Class III Designation (De Novo) Summaries - Body Temperature Software (BTS) (DEN230050), Sonu (DEN230045), X100 with Full Field Bone Marrow Aspirate (BMA) Application, X100HT with Full Field Bone Marrow Aspirate (BMA) Application (DEN230034)

Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program (TAP) (Updated)

March 25, 2024

CDRH Statement: FDA Proposes New Ban of Electrical Stimulation Devices for Self-Injurious or Aggressive Behavior

Medical Device Bans (Updated)

Class I Recall: Medline Industries Recalls Certain Kits and Trays Containing Sterile Water Based Products Under Recall by Nurse Assist

24 Hour Summary and Presentations for March 21, 2024 Ophthalmic Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting

Federal Register: Banned Devices: Proposal to Ban Electrical Stimulation Devices for Self-Injurious or Aggressive Behavior

March 21, 2024

Class I Recall: Abiomed Recalls the Instructions for Use for Impella Left Sided Blood Pumps due to Perforation Risks

Class I Recall: Vyaire Medical, Inc. Recalls AirLife Manual Resuscitators Due to Manufacturing Defect That Can Lead to Injury or Death

Breakthrough Devices Program (Updated)

March 20, 2024

New Emergency Use Authorization
- EZ-SARS-CoV-2 Real-Time RT-PCR (Tetracore, Inc.)

Transcript and Summary Minutes for February 13, 2024 Circulatory System Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting

Federal Register: Emergency Use Authorization: In Vitro Diagnostic Device for Detection and/or Diagnosis of COVID-19; Revocation

Federal Register: Voluntary Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program Pilot

March 19, 2024

CDRH Statement: FDA Provides Update on Plastic Syringes Made in China, Issues Warning Letters Related to Violative Products

UPDATE: Evaluating Plastic Syringes Made in China for Potential Device Failures: FDA Safety Communication

Materials for March 21, 2024 Ophthalmic Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting

March 18, 2024

Co-sponsored Public Conference – Food and Drug Administration/Advanced Medical Technology Association Medical Device Statistical Issues - April 2-3, 2024

March 15, 2024

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Software as a Medical Device (Updated)

Consumer Information: Belotero Balance® (+) - P090016/S050 (Merz North America, Inc.)

March 14, 2024

Evaluation of Thermal Effects of Medical Devices that Produce Tissue Heating and/or Cooling - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Requests for Feedback and Meetings for Medical Device Submissions: The Q-Submission Program - Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: The Value and Use of Recognized Consensus Standards in Premarket Submissions - March 21, 2024

Sterilization for Medical Devices (Updated)

Class I Recall: Avanos Recalls MIC Gastric – Jejunal Feeding Tube Kits Containing Sterile Water Based Products Under Recall by Nurse Assist

Federal Register: Medical Devices; Technical Amendments

Federal Register: Evaluation of Thermal Effects of Medical Devices That Produce Tissue Heating and/or Cooling

Federal Register: Requests for Feedback and Meetings for Medical Device Submissions: The Q-Submission Program

March 13, 2024

Federal Register: Select Updates for the Premarket Cybersecurity Guidance: Section 524B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

March 12, 2024

Select Updates for the Premarket Cybersecurity Guidance: Section 524B of the FD&C Act - Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Webinar - Draft Guidance: Select Updates for the Premarket Cybersecurity Guidance: Section 524B of the FD&C Act - April 30, 2024

Cybersecurity (Updated)

March 11, 2024

CDRH Statement: CDRH Welcomes 25th Session of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum

Collaborative Communities: Addressing Health Care Challenges Together (Updated)

Class I Recall: Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc. Recalls Local Lower Extremity Pack, In House Ocular Pack and Closure Kit Containing Sterile Water Based Products Under Recall by Nurse Assist

Class I Recall: Abbott Recalls HeartMate Touch Communication System for Unintentional Pump Start and Stop

March 8, 2024

CDRH's Experiential Learning Program (ELP) (Updated)

MDUFA Reports (Updated)
- March 8, 2024, MDUFA V Performance Report

March 7, 2024

Updated Emergency Use Authorization
- The AscencioDx COVID-19 Test and The AscencioDx Molecular Detector (ADL Diagnostics, Inc., dba Anavasi Diagnostics)

MedSun Newsletter - March 2024

Class I Recall: Medtronic Neurosurgery Recalls Duet External Drainage and Monitoring System Catheter Tubing due to a Potential for the Catheter Disconnection from the Patient Line Stopcock Connectors

Class I Recall: Ventec Life Systems Recalls VOCSN Patient Breathing Package (Pediatric, Active, Oxygen, Blue) for Manufacturing Issue with Bonded Spiral Wrap

Class I Recall: Cardinal Health Recalls Sterile Monoject Luer-Lock and Enteral Syringes Due to a Change in Manufacturing (Updated)

CDRH Learn (Updated)
- Presentation and Transcript for Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: FDA’s Modifications Guidances and the Use of Device Master Files in Reviews - February 29, 2024

March 6, 2024

Dispositivos médicos de realidad aumentada y realidad virtual: preguntas que debe considerar

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Medical Devices: Questions to Consider (Updated)

Class I Recall: Baxter Healthcare Recalls ExactaMix Pro 1200 and Pro 2400 Due to a Software Error

March 5, 2024

Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) (Updated)

Class I Recall: Smiths Medical ASD Inc. Recalls Medfusion Model 3500 Syringe Pump Due to Issues Associated with Earlier Software Versions

Explore Life at CDRH (Updated)

March 4, 2024

Federal Register Documents (Updated)

Evaluation of Automatic Class III Designation (De Novo) Summaries - OMNIgeneGUT DX (DEN200040)

March 1, 2024

New Emergency Use Authorization
- OSOM Flu SARS-CoV-2 Combo Test (SEKISUI Diagnostics, LLC)
- OSOM Flu SARS-CoV-2 Combo Home Test (SEKISUI Diagnostics, LLC.)

Class I Recall: Megadyne Medical Products, Inc. Recalls Mega Soft Universal Patient Return Electrode Due to Reports of Patient Burns (Updated)

Class I Recall: Datex-Ohmeda Recalls EVair Air Compressors Due to Formaldehyde Emissions Found in Specific Conditions When Used with CARESCAPE R860, Engstrom Carestation or Pro Ventilators

MQSA National Statistics (Updated)

 

February 29, 2024

Follow Instructions for Safe Use of Electrical Operating Room Tables - Letter to Health Care Providers

COVID-19 Tests Granted Traditional Marketing Authorization by the FDA (Updated)

Transcript: February 6, 2024 General Hospital and Personal Use Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting

Class I Recall: Wipro GE Healthcare Private Ltd. Recalls Care Plus, Care Plus models 1000-4000 and Lullaby Incubators Due to Problems with Door Latch

Hintermann Series H3 Total Ankle Replacement Has a Higher-Than-Expected Risk of Device Failure: FDA Safety Communication

Federal Register: Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act: List of Recognized Standards, Recognition List Number: 061

February 28, 2024

Virtual Public Workshop – Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment Expansion - April 17, 2024

Class I Recall: Olympus Corporation of the Americas Recalls Bronchofiberscopes and Bronchovideoscopes Because They Can Lead to Burns and Fire (Updated)

CDRH Statement: CDRH’s Continued Commitment to Breast Implant Safety

Transcript and Summary Minutes for February 2, 2024 Anesthesiology and Respiratory Therapy Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting

Federal Register: Medical Device User Fee Cover Sheet and Device Facility User Fee Cover Sheet

February 27, 2024

BioZorb Markers and Potential Risks with Use in Breast Tissue: FDA Safety Communication

February 26, 2024

Updated Emergency Use Authorization
- Abbott RealTime Zika (Abbott Molecular Inc.)

Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: FDA’s Modifications Guidances and the Use of Device Master Files in Reviews

February 23, 2024

Revoked Emergency Use Authorizations
- xMAP SARS-CoV-2 Multi-Antigen IgG Assay (Luminex Corporation)

February 22, 2024

Diagnostic Data Program (Updated)

Systemic Harmonization and Interoperability Enhancement for Laboratory Data (SHIELD) (Updated)

Digital Diagnostics: Over-the-Counter (OTC) and Point-of-Care (POC) (Updated)

February 21, 2024

Select Updates for the Medical Device User Fee Small Business Qualification and Certification Guidance - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Reduced Medical Device User Fees: Small Business Determination (SBD) Program (Updated)

Update: Recommendations for Certain Medtronic Electromyogram Endotracheal Tubes and Risk of Airway Obstruction - Letter to Health Care Providers (Updated)

Do Not Use Smartwatches or Smart Rings to Measure Blood Glucose Levels: FDA Safety Communication

Federal Register: List of Standing Committees: Digital Health Advisory Committee

Federal Register: Select Updates for the Medical Device User Fee Small Business Qualification and Certification Guidance; Agency Information Collection Activities

February 20, 2024

Fraudulent and Unreliable Laboratory Testing Data in Premarket Submissions: FDA Reminds Medical Device Manufacturers to Scrutinize Third-Party-Generated Data

February 15, 2024

Class I Recall: Philips Recalls BrightView Imaging Systems Due to the Detector Unexpectedly Falling

February 14, 2024

Class I Recall: Smiths Medical ASD Inc. Recalls Medfusion Model 4000 Syringe Pump Due to Issues Associated with Earlier Software Versions

February 13, 2024

Presentations for February 2, 2024 Anesthesiology and Respiratory Therapy Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting

February 9, 2024

Materials for February 13, 2024 Circulatory System Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting

Presentations for February 6, 2024 General Hospital and Personal Use Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting

MedSun Newsletter - February 2024

February 8, 2024

Current Career Opportunities at CDRH

24 Hour Summary for February 2, 2024 Anesthesiology and Respiratory Therapy Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting

24 Hour Summary for February 6, 2024 General Hospital and Personal Use Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting

February 7, 2024

International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) (Updated)

CDRH International Affairs (Updated)

Consumer Information: Edwards EVOQUE Tricuspid Valve Replacement System - P230013 (Edwards Lifesciences, LLC)

February 6, 2024

Updated Emergency Use Authorization
- The AscencioDx COVID-19 Test and The AscencioDx Molecular Detector (ADL Diagnostics, Inc.)
- iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Pro (iHealth Labs, Inc.)

At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests (Updated)
- BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test (Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough, Inc.) - Extended Expiration Date

Meeting Notice: March 21, 2024 Ophthalmic Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee

Recall of Certain Saline and Sterile Water Medical Products Associated with Nurse Assist: FDA Safety Communication (Updated)

Class I Recall: Percussionaire Recalls High Frequency Transport Phasitron Breathing Circuit Kits for Over-Pressurization

February 5, 2024

CDRH Learn (Updated)
- Presentation and Transcript for Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: FDA Activities and Challenges in Reducing Reliance on Ethylene Oxide (EtO) - January 26, 2024

Federal Register: Emergency Use Authorization: In Vitro Diagnostic Device for Detection and/or Diagnosis of COVID-19; Revocation

Federal Register: Hearings, Meetings, Proceedings, etc.: Ophthalmic Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee, FSYX Ocular Pressure Adjusting Pump System

February 2, 2024

Do Not Use Certain Cardinal Health Monoject Luer-Lock and Enteral Syringes - FDA Safety Communication

At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests (Updated Xiamen Boson Biotech Co., Ltd. Rapid SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test Card)

Materials for February 6, 2024 General Hospital and Personal Use Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting

February 1, 2024

Re-issued Emergency Use Authorizations
- Respiratory SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Panel 1 (Revvity, Inc.)
- New Coronavirus Nucleic Acid Detection Kit (Revvity, Inc.)

CDRH's Experiential Learning Program (ELP) (Updated)

COVID-19 Tests Granted Traditional Marketing Authorization by the FDA (Updated)
- Biofire® Spotfire® Respiratory (R) Panel Mini (Biofire Diagnostics, LLC)

MQSA National Statistics (Updated)

Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program (TAP) (Updated)

Medical Device Shortages List (Updated)

Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: Discussion of Premarket Submission Expectations and Additional Considerations for Sterility Review - February 7, 2024

Federal Register: Medical Devices; Quality System Regulation Amendments

 

January 31, 2024

Materials for February 2, 2024 Anesthesiology and Respiratory Therapy Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting

Mammography Quality Standards Act and Program (Updated)

Quality Management System Regulation: Final Rule Amending the Quality System Regulation – Frequently Asked Questions (Updated)

Quality and Compliance (Medical Devices) (Updated)

Overview of Device Regulation (Updated)

Quality System (QS) Regulation/Medical Device Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) (Updated)

Class I Recall: Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC Recalls Atrium Express Dry Suction Dry Seal Chest Drain Containing Sterile Water Based Products Under Recall by Nurse Assist

Consumer Information: Aurora EV-ICD System - P220012 (Medtronic, Inc.)

Problems Reported with Recalled Philips Ventilators, BiPAP Machines, and CPAP Machines (Updated)

CDRH Announces Intent to Initiate the Reclassification Process for Most High Risk IVDs

Federal Register: Medical Devices; Quality System Regulation Amendments

January 30, 2024

Class I Recall: Globus Medical, Inc. Recalls ExcelsiusGPS Flat Panel Fluoroscopy Registration Fixture Due to a Calibration Error

January 29, 2024

Updated Emergency Use Authorization
- UOL COVID-19 Test (Uh-Oh Labs Inc.)

CDRH Statement on Philips’ Announcement

January 26, 2024

ASCA-Accredited Testing Laboratories (Updated)

Consumer Information - OncomineTM Dx Target Test - P160045/S025 (Life Technologies Corporation)

January 25, 2024

Revised Emergency Use Authorization
- Rapid SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test Card (Xiamen Boson Biotech Co., Ltd.)

January 24, 2024

FDA Elevates Office of Strategic Partnerships and Technology Innovation to Super Office in CDRH

Recall of Certain Saline and Sterile Water Medical Products Associated with Nurse Assist: FDA Safety Communication (Updated)
- Windstone Medical Packaging dba Aligned Medical Solutions

Federal Register: Emergency Use Authorization: Certain Medical Devices during COVID-19

January 23, 2024

CLIA Waiver by Application Decision Summaries (Updated)

Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: FDA Activities and Challenges in Reducing Reliance on Ethylene Oxide (EtO)

January 22, 2024

Characterization of Metallic Coatings and/or Calcium Phosphate Coatings on Orthopedic Devices - Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

ASCA-Accredited Testing Laboratories (Updated)

CDRH Learn (Updated)
- Presentation and Transcript for Webinar - Assessing the Credibility of Computational Modeling and Simulation in Medical Device Submissions Final Guidance - January 11, 2024

Federal Register: Characterization of Metallic Coatings and/or Calcium Phosphate Coatings on Orthopedic Devices

January 19, 2024

Meeting Notice: February 13, 2024 Circulatory System Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee

Ventilators and Ventilator Accessories EUAs (Updated)

January 18, 2024

FDA and CMS: Americans Deserve Accurate and Reliable Diagnostic Tests, Wherever They Are Made

CDRH Learn (Updated)
- Presentation and Transcript for Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: Overview of Sterilization Landscape and Role of Ethylene Oxide - January 10, 2024

Certain ResMed Ltd Masks for BiPAP, CPAP Machines Recalled Due to Safety Issue with Magnets That May Affect Certain Medical Devices: FDA Safety Communication

Historical Information about Device Emergency Use Authorizations (Updated)

January 17, 2024

CDRH 2023 Annual Report

Recall of Certain Saline and Sterile Water Medical Products Associated with Nurse Assist: FDA Safety Communication (Updated)

CDRH Petitions (Updated)

CLIA Waiver by Application Decision Summaries (Updated)

January 16, 2024

Megadyne Medical Products, Inc. Recalls Mega Soft Universal Patient Return Electrode Due to Reports of Patient Burns (Updated)

Class I Recall: ROi CPS, LLC Recalls Regard Operative Lap P&S Surgical Kit Due to Possible Lack of Sterility

Risks with Exactech Equinoxe Shoulder System with Defective Packaging - FDA Safety Communication

January 12, 2024

Important Information: Final Rule to Amend the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA)

Class I Recall: Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC Recalls Ivenix Large Volume Pump (LVP) of the Ivenix Infusion System Due to Mechanical Interference

Report to Congress: Device Pilot Projects FY 2022

January 11, 2024

Notifications and Emergency Use Authorizations: FAQs on Testing for SARS-CoV-2 (Updated)

Class I Recall: Busse Hospital Disposables, Inc. Recalls Care Trays and Kits Containing Sterile Water Based Products Under Recall by Nurse Assist

Class I Recall: ResMed Ltd. Recalls Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Masks with Magnets due to Possible Magnetic Interference with Certain Medical Devices

January 10, 2024

V-CHAMPS Challenge Winners

January 9, 2024

Potential Exposure to Certain Chemicals with Use of GE HealthCare EVair and EVair03 Compressors with Certain Ventilators – Letter to Health Care Providers

Transcript and Summary Minutes: November 29, 2023 Molecular and Clinical Genetics Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting

Transcript and Summary Minutes: AMENDED INFORMATION: October 20, 2022 Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement

At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests (Updated)
- InteliSwab COVID-19 Rapid Test (OraSure Technologies, Inc.) - Extended Expiration Date

January 8, 2024

Revised Emergency Use Authorization
- Advin COVID-19 Antigen Test @Home (Advin Biotech Inc.)

Submission and Review of Sterility Information in Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions for Devices Labeled as Sterile - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff (Updated)

Sterilization for Medical Devices (Updated)

Transcript: September 6, 2023 Patient Engagement Advisory Committee Meeting

Class I Recall: Insulet Corporation Recalls Omnipod 5 Android App due to a Software Error

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Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: Overview of Sterilization Landscape and Role of Ethylene Oxide - January 10, 2024

January 5, 2024

Recall of Certain Saline and Sterile Water Medical Products Associated with Nurse Assist: FDA Safety Communication (Updated)

January 4, 2024

ASCA-Accredited Testing Laboratories (Updated)

January 3, 2024

Updated Emergency Use Authorizations
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Evaluation of Airborne Chemicals from Neonatal Incubators - Letter to Health Care Providers (Updated)

Do Not Use Synovo Total Hip Resurfacing System: FDA Safety Communication

January 2, 2024

Transition to Electronic Export Documents - Letter to Industry

MedSun Newsletter - January 2024

MQSA National Statistics (Updated)

 

 

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