🐾Second Annual Animal Drug User Fee Educational Conference Announcement
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is announcing the following educational conference (public meeting) entitled "Second Annual Animal Drug User Fee Educational Conference." This is the second of five annual educational conferences FDA will host as described in the "Animal Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization Performance Goals and Procedures Fiscal Years 2024 Through 2028." The purpose of this series of conferences is to provide educational sessions for stakeholders who are interested in the new animal drug approval process.
Learn More🩺FDA Classifies Plazomicin Test System as Class II Device
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is classifying the plazomicin test system into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the plazomicin test system's classification. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II (special controls) will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.
Learn More🧪FDA Revokes Emergency Use Authorizations for COVID-19 Tests
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the revocation of the Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) (the Authorizations) issued to Pfizer Inc. for the Lucira COVID-19 All-In- One Test Kit and Lucira CHECK-IT COVID-19 Test Kit, MAWD Laboratories for the MAWD Laboratories SARS-CoV-2 Dual Target by RT-PCR, and Nuclein, LLC (merged with Molecular Diagnostics Inc.) for the DASH SARS-CoV-2/S Test. FDA revoked the Authorizations under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) as requested by the Authorization holder. The revocations, which include an explanation of the reasons for each revocation, are reprinted at the end of this document.
Learn More🚫FDA Debars Carlton Mallard for 10 Years from Drug Importation
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) debarring Carlton Reico Mallard Jr. for a period of 10 years from importing or offering for import any drug into the United States. FDA bases this order on a finding that Mr. Mallard was convicted of one felony count under Federal law for introduction into interstate commerce a misbranded drug, with the intent to defraud and mislead, and one felony count of illegal importation of merchandise. The factual bases supporting Mr. Mallard's convictions, as described below, are for conduct relating to the importation into the United States of a drug or controlled substance. Mr. Mallard was given notice of the proposed debarment and was given an opportunity to request a hearing to show why he should not be debarred. As of February 23, 2025 (30 days after receipt of the notice), Mr. Mallard had not responded. Mr. Mallard's failure to respond and request a hearing constitutes a waiver of his right to a hearing concerning this matter.
Learn More🧪FDA Classifies Zika Virus Serological Reagents to Class II
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is classifying the Zika virus serological reagents into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the Zika virus serological reagents' classification. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II (special controls) will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices in part by reducing regulatory burdens.
Learn More💊FDA Guidance on Medical Device Submission Feedback Availability
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a final guidance entitled "Requests for Feedback and Meetings for Medical Device Submissions: The Q-Submission Program." This guidance document provides an overview of the mechanisms available to submitters through which they can request interactions with FDA related to medical device submissions. This guidance supersedes the document entitled "Requests for Feedback and Meetings for Medical Device Submissions: The Q-Submission Program" issued on June 2, 2023, and provides clarification and additional information on the scope of Q-Submission (Q-Sub) types, better delineation of how to obtain feedback for different types of questions (i.e., informal communication vs. Pre-Submission or other Q-Sub types), and improved examples.
Learn More🚫FDA Issues Final Debarment Order Against Michael Dominic Diaz
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) debarring Michael Dominic Diaz for a period of 5 years from importing or offering for import any drug into the United States. FDA bases this order on a finding that Mr. Diaz was convicted of one felony count under Federal law. The factual basis supporting Mr. Diaz's conviction, as described below, is conduct relating to the importation into the United States of a drug or controlled substance. Mr. Diaz was given notice of the proposed debarment and was given an opportunity to request a hearing to show why he should not be debarred. As of May 16, 2024 (30 days after receipt of the notice), Mr. Diaz had not responded. Mr. Diaz's failure to respond and request a hearing constitutes a waiver of his right to a hearing concerning this matter.
Learn More🍽️FDA Reopens Comment Period for Sanitation Guidance on Foods
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is reopening the comment period for a draft guidance entitled "Establishing Sanitation Programs for Low-Moisture Ready-to-Eat Human Foods and Taking Corrective Actions Following a Pathogen Contamination Event: Guidance for Industry," which was announced in the Federal Register of January 7, 2025. We are taking this action in response to requests to allow interested persons additional time to submit comments before FDA begins work on the final guidance.
Learn More🧬FDA Classifies Inherited Nucleotide Repeat Disorder DNA Test
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is classifying the inherited nucleotide repeat disorder DNA test into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the inherited nucleotide repeat disorder DNA test's classification. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II (special controls) will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.
Learn More📄FDA's Draft Guidance for Electronic Submission of Medical Device Q-Submissions
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of the draft guidance entitled "Electronic Submission Template for Medical Device Q-Submissions." FDA is issuing this draft guidance to introduce submitters of certain Q-Submissions (Q-Subs), specifically Pre-Submissions (Pre-subs) to the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), to the current resources and associated content developed and made publicly available to support Pre-Sub electronic submissions to FDA. This draft guidance, when finalized, is intended to represent one of several steps in meeting FDA's commitment to the development of electronic submission templates to serve as guided submission preparation tools for industry to improve submission consistency and enhance efficiency in the review process. This draft guidance is not final nor is it for implementation at this time.
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