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April 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.

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

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

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
- Rapid SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test Card (Xiamen Boson Biotech Co., Ltd.)
- Lucira by Pfizer COVID-19 & Flu Home Test (Pfizer Inc.)

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)

 

 

MedSun Newsletters

See the current MedSun newsletter at the FDA website for Recalls and Safety Alerts, Highlighted Reports, and Links to FDA/CDRH Databases and Other Information Sources.

 

 

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