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FDA Pilot for Medical Device Recall Communication

The FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) is launching a pilot program to improve the speed of communication regarding high-risk medical device recalls. This initiative focuses initially on specific device categories and aims to reduce the time between the FDA's awareness of a potential issue and public notification.

FDA Lists Expiration Dates for At-Home COVID-19 Tests

The FDA has updated its list of authorized at-home COVID-19 diagnostic tests, including information on extended expiration dates. This guidance helps consumers and healthcare providers identify currently valid tests.

FDA Idea Lab for Home Health Medical Devices

The FDA has launched an Idea Lab as part of its Home as a Health Care Hub initiative to foster the development of new home health medical devices. The lab focuses on diabetes management as a test case, aiming to integrate devices for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and monitoring into patients' lifestyles.

FDA Guidance: Cancer Trial Eligibility Criteria - Laboratory Values

The FDA has issued new guidance on cancer clinical trial eligibility criteria, specifically focusing on laboratory values. The guidance aims to help sponsors and institutional review boards select appropriate laboratory values to avoid unjustified exclusions of diverse patient populations.

FDA Guidance: Cancer Trial Eligibility Criteria

The FDA has issued new guidance regarding eligibility criteria for cancer clinical trials, specifically addressing washout periods and concomitant medications. This guidance aims to help sponsors and IRBs develop trials that are inclusive while ensuring participant safety. Comments on the guidance can be submitted at any time.

FDA Guidance: Inclusive Cancer Trial Eligibility Criteria

The FDA has issued new guidance recommending that sponsors and institutional review boards expand eligibility criteria for cancer clinical trials to include a wider range of patients, particularly concerning performance status. This aims to improve the diversity of clinical trial populations and ensure broader applicability of cancer treatments.

FDA Final Guidance on Bioresearch Monitoring Inspections

The FDA has issued final guidance detailing processes and practices for Bioresearch Monitoring inspections, as mandated by the Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act of 2022. This guidance outlines record and information requirements, communication best practices, and inspection conduct for regulated entities.

FDA Identifies Infusion Pump Software Correction as Most Serious Recall

The FDA has identified a software correction for the Fresenius Kabi Ivenix Large Volume Pump as its most serious type of recall, indicating a potential risk of serious injury or death. Affected healthcare providers are urged to update the pump software to version 5.10.2 as soon as possible and implement temporary risk mitigation measures.

Medline Industries Recalls Electrophysiology and Ultrasound Catheters

Medline Industries is expanding a recall of reprocessed electrophysiology and ultrasound catheters due to potential residual particulates. The FDA has classified this as the most serious type of recall, as the devices could cause serious injury or death. Affected customers are instructed to return or destroy the product.

Gold Star Distribution Recalls FDA Products Due to Contamination

Gold Star Distribution, Inc. is recalling all FDA-regulated products held at its facility due to rodent, avian, and insect contamination and insanitary conditions. The FDA determined the facility operated under insanitary conditions, posing a significant risk of product contamination and potential illness from microorganisms like Salmonella.