💉FDA Classifies X-Ray Attenuation Cream Under Class II Devices
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is classifying the cream for x-ray attenuation 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 cream for x-ray attenuation'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 Guidance on Developing Drugs for Early Lyme Disease Treatment
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a final guidance for industry entitled "Early Lyme Disease as Manifested by Erythema Migrans: Developing Drugs for Treatment." The purpose of this guidance is to assist sponsors in the clinical development of drugs for the treatment of early Lyme disease as manifested by erythema migrans (EM). This guidance finalizes the draft guidance of the same name issued on February 1, 2023.
Learn More💊FDA Seeks Input on Generic Drug User Fees for 2028-2032
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is issuing this notice to request that interested parties, including patient and consumer advocacy groups, health care professionals, and scientific and academic experts notify FDA of their intent to participate in periodic consultation meetings on the reauthorization of the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA) for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2028-2032. At the end of September 2027, new legislation will be required for FDA to continue collecting generic drug user fees for subsequent fiscal years for the generic drug program. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) requires that FDA consult with a range of interested parties in developing recommendations for the next GDUFA program. The FD&C Act also requires that FDA hold continued discussions with patient and consumer advocacy groups at least monthly 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 representation by interested parties.
Learn More📄FDA Issues Guidance on Conducting Remote Regulatory Assessments
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a final guidance for industry entitled "Conducting Remote Regulatory Assessments--Question and Answers." The final guidance describes FDA's current thinking regarding its use of remote regulatory assessments (RRAs) and provides answers to frequently asked questions. FDA has used RRAs to conduct oversight, mitigate risk, meet critical public health needs, and help evaluate compliance of FDA- regulated products with applicable regulatory requirements.
Learn More🧬FDA Classifies Fluorescence Devices for Hematologic Malignancies
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is classifying the fluorescence in situ hybridization-based detection of chromosomal abnormalities from patients with hematologic 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 fluorescence in situ hybridization-based detection of chromosomal abnormalities from patients with hematologic 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.
Learn More⚕️FDA Modifications to Recognized Standards on Medical Devices
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is announcing a publication containing modifications the Agency is making to the list of standards FDA recognizes for use in premarket reviews (FDA Recognized Consensus Standards). This publication, entitled "Modifications to the List of Recognized Standards, Recognition List Number: 064" (Recognition List Number: 064), will assist manufacturers who elect to declare conformity with consensus standards to meet certain requirements for medical devices.
Learn More🏥Unique Device Identifier Requirements for Combination Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry and FDA staff entitled "Unique Device Identifier (UDI) Requirements for Combination Products." This draft guidance is intended to assist industry and FDA staff in understanding how FDA's unique device identifier (UDI) requirements apply to combination products with device constituent parts.
Learn More🧪FDA Classifies Herpes Simplex Virus Assay as Class II Device
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is classifying the herpes simplex virus nucleic acid-based assay for central nervous system infections 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 classification of the herpes simplex virus nucleic acid-based assay for central nervous system infections. 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 Classification of Muscular Dystrophy Newborn Screening Test
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is classifying the muscular dystrophy newborn screening 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 muscular dystrophy newborn screening 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 Classifies Newborn Screening Test System Under Class II
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is classifying the lysosomal storage disorder newborn screening 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 lysosomal storage disorder newborn screening 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