💊FDA Determines Regulatory Review Period for ELREXFIO Patent Extension
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) has determined the regulatory review period for ELREXFIO and is publishing this notice of that determination as required by law. FDA has made the determination because of the submission of applications to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Department of Commerce, for the extension of a patent which claims that human biological product.
Learn More🍉Galdieria Extract Blue Approved as Food Color Additive by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of galdieria extract blue, derived from unicellular red algae (Galdieria sulphuraria), in various food categories at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice (GMP). We are taking this action in response to a color additive petition (CAP) submitted by Fermentalg (Fermentalg or petitioner).
Learn More💊FDA Notices Regulatory Review Period for JAYPIRCA Patent Extension
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) has determined the regulatory review period for JAYPIRCA and is publishing this notice of that determination as required by law. FDA has made the determination because of the submission of an application to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Department of Commerce, for the extension of a patent which claims that human drug product.
Learn More💊FDA Regulatory Review Period Determination for LAMZEDE Patent Extension
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) has determined the regulatory review period for LAMZEDE and is publishing this notice of that determination as required by law. FDA has made the determination because of the submission of an application to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Department of Commerce, for the extension of a patent which claims that human biological product.
Learn More💊FDA Notice on SUNLENCA Regulatory Review Period and Patent Extension
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) has determined the regulatory review period for SUNLENCA and is publishing this notice of that determination as required by law. FDA has made the determination because of the submission of an application to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Department of Commerce, for the extension of a patent which claims that human drug product.
Learn More⚙️Voriconazole Test System Classification
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is classifying the voriconazole 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 voriconazole 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 Seeks Stakeholder Participation for PDUFA Reauthorization
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is issuing this notice to request that public stakeholders--including patient and consumer advocacy groups, healthcare professionals, and scientific and academic experts--notify FDA of their intent to participate in periodic consultation meetings on the reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA). The statutory authority for PDUFA expires in September 2027. At that time, new legislation will be required for FDA to continue collecting user fees for the prescription drug program. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) requires that FDA consult with a range of stakeholders in developing recommendations for the next PDUFA program. The FD&C Act also requires that FDA hold discussions (at least every month) with patient and consumer advocacy groups during FDA's negotiations with the regulated industry. The purpose of this request for notification is to ensure continuity and progress in these monthly discussions by establishing consistent stakeholder representation.
Learn More⚙️FDA Classifies Coagulation System for Blood Measurement Devices
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is classifying the coagulation system for the measurement of whole blood viscoelastic properties in perioperative patients 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 coagulation system for the measurement of whole blood viscoelastic properties in perioperative patients' 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 Classifies Microbial Nucleic Acid Storage Devices
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is classifying the microbial nucleic acid storage and stabilization device 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 microbial nucleic acid storage and stabilization device'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 Classifies DNA Test for Hematological Malignancies as Class II
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is classifying the DNA-based test to measure minimal residual disease in hematological malignancies 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 DNA-based test to measure minimal residual disease in hematological malignancies 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.
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