FDA Q&A

510(k) Process

There are many questions about the 510(k) process, but none is more common than, “how long does it take?” The stock answer of 90-days of…

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Plasma Microneedling

Plasma microneedling is a new medical device raising a number of questions. The most common question received is, “is it FDA cleared or FDA approved?”…

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HPHC

HPHC or Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents is a submission required under the 2016 Deeming Regulation. By November 8, 2019, vape (e-liquids and hardware), hookah…

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Redacting a FOIA Request

Redacting a FOIA Request – Tips & Insights The Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996 (FOIA). FOIA allows members of the public to request…

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FDA Due Dilligenc​e Review

Congratulations, you sold or are planning to sell your company. Whether that’s a medical device, drug, food, dietary supplement or cosmetic company, you need to…

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FDA Shutdown

The partial government shutdown, now in its 24th day with impacts at the FDA felt across all its Centers. Currently, with the FDA shutdown, most if…

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FDA FSVP

FDA FSVP and FSMA Enforcement Update Marc recently attended the Food and Drug Law Annual conference as a speaker alongside FDA’s interim director of FSMA…

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Government Shutdown

A government shutdown now seems increasingly likely (see, Reuters latest headline). This blog wrote extensively on the 2013 Government shutdown (here, here, and here). Although…

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FDA Bitcoin

FDA Bitcoin related questions are cropping up as the cryptocurrency continues to gain steam. This post discusses whether the FDA accepts Bitcoin or whether Bitcoin or…

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CDER Direct

CDER Direct is one of two tools commonly used for drug establishment registration, National Drug Code (NDC) relabeler code request, and drug listings. It is intended…

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FDARA Marketing Status Report

FDARA Marketing Status Report deadline about 4-weeks away. In August 2017, the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 (FDARA), was passed and signed into law. FDARA reauthorizes the…

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FDA Homeopathic Drugs

FDA Homeopathic Drugs are subject to a new enforcement policy that could lead to big changes. Current homeopathic drugs are the subject of a Compliance…

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