Drugdu.com expert’s response: The U.S. FDACFR21 regulations refer to Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), which encompasses regulations established under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). This set of regulations, overseen by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), governs various aspects of the production, distribution, labeling, advertising, and safety of food, drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, and other related products. CFR Title 21 includes provisions covering: 1.Drug Quality and Manufacturing Practices: Regulations concerning quality control, processes, equipment, raw materials, packaging, and other aspects of drug manufacturing. 2.Food Labeling and Ingredients: Requirements for information on food labels, ingredient lists, nutrition labeling, etc., ensuring consumers receive accurate information. 3.Medical Device Registration and Reporting: Mandates for medical device manufacturers to register and report, as well as comply with relevant quality management system requirements. 4.Cosmetic Safety and Labeling: Standards for cosmetic safety, ingredient restrictions, and labeling requirements to ...
Dive Brief Outset Medical received 510(k) clearance for TabloCart with prefiltration, an accessory that filters sediment and minerals out of water before it enters the company’s dialysis machines. Outset stopped distributing the accessory last year after receiving a warning letter in July 2023 from the Food and Drug Administration stating that it needed 510(k) clearance. BTIG analyst Marie Thibault wrote in a research note that the clearance is a “big win” for Outset, adding that she expects the company to now be able to work through a customer backlog. Dive Insight San Jose, California-based Outset is competing in the market for dialysis equipment. Its Tablo hemodialysis system can be used in acute or chronic care facilities and was cleared for home use in 2020. The company also makes an accessory for the system, called TabloCart, which includes wheels, storage drawers, and water prefiltration to remove sediment and minerals from supply ...
Don Tracy, Associate Editor The catheters approved by the FDA include the Plato 17, a DMSO-compatible microcatheter, and the Socrates 38, an aspiration catheter specifically designed for treating ischemic strokes. Scientia Vascular announced that the FDA has approved two of its neurovascular catheters. According to the company, the Plato 17 microcatheter offers physicians the ability to control and stabilize neurovascular applications and is also DMSO compatible. The Socrates 38, which is currently in a limited market release, is an aspiration catheter for treating ischemic strokes. Scientia stated that the approvals mark a significant advancement in its medical technology portfolio.1 “Our FDA clearance is a significant milestone for Scientia Vascular. By applying proven microfabrication technology to catheters and designing our access and treatment devices for efficiency when used together, we’re providing physicians the next generation of neurovascular access tools.” said John Lippert, CEO, Scientia Vascular, in a press release. “I am ...
Don Tracy, Associate Editor Myhibbin is reportedly the first FDA-approved liquid formulation of mycophenolate, a key immunosuppressant used to prevent organ rejection in transplant recipients. Axurity Pharmaceuticals announced that the FDA has officially approved Myhibbin as a ready-to-use mycophenolate mofetil oral suspension for organ transplant patients. Myhibbin is the first FDA-approved liquid formulation of mycophenolate, which is used to avoid organ rejection in transplant recipients, according to Azurity. The company stated that this approval provides a significant new option for both pediatric patients above the age of three months and adults who have undergone kidney, heart, or liver transplants.1 “We are very pleased that adult and pediatric organ transplant recipients will soon have access to the only FDA-approved ready-to-use oral liquid formulation of mycophenolate,” said Richard Blackburn, CEO, Azurity Pharmaceuticals, in a press release. “Patients are our priority, and our purpose is to bring them new formulations that help them ...
Shanghai, China, May 6, 2024-Shanghai Henlius Biotech, Inc. (2696.HK) announced that the investigational new drug application (IND) for phase 3 international multicenter clinical study of Henlius’ novel anti-HER2 mAb, HLX22, in combination with trastuzumab and chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of HER2-positive advanced gastric cancer has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As of now, no similar dual HER2 blockade therapy for the treatment of HER2-positive gastric cancer has received approval for commercialization globally. Until now, gastric/gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ) cancer still constitutes a major global health problem. Globally, there were around 1 million cases in 2022. G/GEJ cancer generally carries a poor prognosis since it is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, with a 5-year relative survival rate of only 6%. The reported rates of HER2 positivity in patients with gastric cancer range from 12% to 23%, and the prognosis for patients with HER2-positive disease ...
Drugdu.com expert’s response: OTC stands for “Over-the-Counter,” referring to medications that can be purchased without a prescription from a healthcare professional. These medications are typically used to treat common health issues such as headaches, colds, fevers, and mild pains. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates OTC drugs, and certain products require an application for OTC status before they can be sold on the market. Products that need to apply for OTC status according to the FDA include: 1.New Drugs: Drugs that have not been previously marketed require FDA approval before being sold as OTC products, regardless of their composition or effects. 2.Prescription Drugs: Some prescription drugs can apply for OTC status after undergoing clinical studies and safety assessments to demonstrate their safety and effectiveness. 3.Previously OTC Products with Safety Concerns: Certain OTC products may be required by the FDA to halt sales or undergo further ...
Abbott earned a groundbreaking FDA approval on Monday for its dissolving stent designed to unclog arteries below the knee. The device, called the Esprit BTK System, is meant to treat patients who have chronic limb-threatening ischemia below the knee. This condition is characterized by insufficient blood flow to the lower extremities, which leads to persistent pain, ulcers and tissue necrosis — with a significant risk of limb amputation if left untreated Chronic limb-threatening ischemia below the knee may be the most severe form of peripheral artery disease, said Jennifer Jones-McMeans, divisional vice president of global clinical affairs at Abbott’s vascular business. “This is really a landmark moment,” she said in an interview. “We’re looking at the first dissolving stent to treat below-the-knee arterial disease. And really, when you look at this severe form of upper artery disease, it’s considered kind of the terminal end of this disease — meaning that these patients have ...
Gilead Sciences has received a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the label expansion of its human immunodeficiency virus -1 (HIV-1) fixed dose combination therapy, Biktarvy (bictegravir 50mg/emtricitabine 200mg/tenofovir alafenamide 25mg). The therapy is approved in pregnant patients in their second and third trimesters and up to 16 weeks following delivery (postpartum) with suppressed viral loads of HIV-1. The FDA first approved Biktarvy as a complete regimen for treating HIV-1 in adults who either have no antiretroviral treatment history or as a replacement for the current antiretroviral regimen in those who are virologically suppressed, in 2018.The FDA label expansion was based on the data from an open-label Phase Ib trial (study 5310). The single-arm study evaluated the pharmacokinetics, safety, and efficacy of Biktarvy in 32 pregnant patients with suppressed viral loads of HIV-1. All the participants maintained viral suppression during pregnancy and through 18 weeks postpartum, with lower ...
BY SEAN WHOOLEY The ClearPoint Prism neuro laser therapy system. [Image courtesy of ClearPoint Neuro] ClearPoint Neuro (Nasdaq:CLPT) announced today that the FDA granted 510(k) clearance for its Prism bone anchor accessory. It marks the second new product introduction in 2024 for the company, with its stereotactic guidance system garnering clearance in January. The Prism system features the only non-cooled laser applicator on the market, the company said. Its next-generation laser applicator technology eliminates the need for external cooling. This simplifies setup, reduces power and ablation time and lessens imaging artifact for more efficient workflows. ClearPoint Neuro designed its Prism bone anchor accessory for use with commercially available stereotactic systems. These systems work for intracranial and neurosurgical procedures. Such procedures require accurate positioning of compatible small surgical instruments or accessories in the cranium, brain or nervous systems. The anchor provides short-term fixation and positioning of those instruments or accessories under image guidance. Chris Osswald, director, ...
Don Tracy, Associate Editor Approval of Libervant marks the first orally administered rescue medication for this age group to be cleared by the FDA for epilepsy. Image Credit: Adobe Stock Images/Justlight Aquestive Therapeutics announced that the FDA has officially approved Libervant (diazepam) Buccal Film to treat seizure clusters in children aged two to five years. According to the company, the film works by being applied inside the cheek, where it naturally dissolves and provides a steady dose of diazepam. Currently, most prescriptions are being prepared, with Medicaid expected to be added at a later date. Libervant is the first and only FDA-approved orally administered rescue medication for seizures in this age group.1 “We are thrilled to have received FDA approval for Libervant in patients between the ages of two and five,” said Daniel Barber, CEO, Aquestive, in a press release. “Patients have been waiting years for Libervant, the first and ...
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