🍼CDC Proposes Data Collection for Newborn Disease Detection
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on a proposed information collection project titled Enhancing Data-driven Disease Detection in Newborns (ED3N). This national newborn screening (NBS) data platform serves as a secure, central, and national data sharing resource for the U.S. state and territorial NBS community.
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🩺ACHDNC Meeting on Heritable Disorders and Business Compliance Impacts
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice announces that the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (ACHDNC or Committee) has scheduled a public meeting. Information about ACHDNC and the agenda for this meeting can be found on the ACHDNC website at https://www.hrsa.gov/advisory- committees/heritable-disorders/index.html.
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