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Wednesday, December 14, 2016

FDA approves first autologous cellularized scaffold for the repair of cartilage defects of the knee - FDA.gov

Press Announcements > FDA approves first autologous cellularized scaffold for the repair of cartilage defects of the knee - FDA.gov:

"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Maci (autologous cultured chondrocytes on porcine collagen membrane) for the repair of symptomatic, full-thickness cartilage defects of the knee in adult patients. Maci is the first FDA-approved product that applies the process of tissue engineering to grow cells on scaffolds using healthy cartilage tissue from the patient’s own knee."

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Monday, December 12, 2016

2016 FDA Guidance Documents You Should Know | MDDI Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry News Products and Suppliers

View the annotated list:  2016 FDA Guidance Documents You Should Know | MDDI Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry News Products and Suppliers:

"This year FDA again issued several guidance documents that have substantial, positive implications for portfolio productivity and strategy. The following 2016 guidance documents merit careful consideration by every device manufacturer." . . .

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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Obama's Pick to Lead FDA Nears Senate Confirmation - Scientific American


Read the full article: Obama's Pick to Lead FDA Nears Senate Confirmation - Scientific American:

"After a five-month delay, the US Senate is finally poised to vote on the nominee to head the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), cardiologist and clinical trials expert Robert Califf.

On February 22, lawmakers voted to limit debate on Califf's nomination. That procedural tactic sets the stage for a final vote this week that would determine whether he will lead the FDA."

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Hacking of Health Care Records Skyrockets - NBC News


Read the full article: Hacking of Health Care Records Skyrockets - NBC News:

. . ."experts say health care-record hacking is skyrocketing — up 11,000 percent last year alone.

Roughly one out of every three Americans had their health care records compromised and most are completely unaware. Such hacks give criminals a wealth of personal information that, unlike a credit card number, can last forever."

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Thursday, January 7, 2016

Popular GMP Training Courses

Here are some cGMP training ideas for the upcoming year.

If you are looking for live, onsite, in-person delivered courses or classes, then consider the following popular courses:

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Saturday, December 19, 2015

Reports Shine Light on Prevalence of Health Data Breaches - iHealthBeat


Read the full article: Reports Shine Light on Prevalence of Health Data Breaches - iHealthBeat:

"About 90% of health care organizations have experienced a data breach within the last two years, according to the report.

The report predicted that cybercriminals will most likely focus their attacks on large insurers and health systems. However, it noted that "smaller incidents caused by employee negligence will also continue to compromise millions of records each year.""

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Thursday, December 17, 2015

America's 'Third Wave' Of Asbestos Disease Upends Lives : Shots - Health News : NPR


Read the full article: America's 'Third Wave' Of Asbestos Disease Upends Lives : Shots - Health News : NPR:

"The fire-resistant mineral first had killed asbestos miners, millers and manufacturing workers. Then it had taken out insulators, shipbuilders and others who worked with asbestos products. Eventually, conference attendees agreed, it would be roused from its dormant state in pipes, ceiling tiles and automobile brakes and kill again."

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Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Multiple cups of coffee a day linked to lower risk of death - UPI.com

Read the full article: Multiple cups of coffee a day linked to lower risk of death - UPI.com:

"Unlike previous studies, however, researchers also considered smoking. When taking cigarettes out of the mix -- because many people who smoke also drink a lot of coffee -- the data showed that 1.1 to 3 cups per day led to an 8 percent drop in mortality and 3.1 to 5 cups per day had a 15 percent lower risk of death. Those drinking five or more cups were 12 percent less likely to die."

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Catalent stops production at French plant, brings in law enforcement after it twice detects tampering - FiercePharma


Read the full article: Catalent stops production at French plant, brings in law enforcement after it twice detects tampering - FiercePharma:

"U.S.-based Catalent ($CTLT) has halted production at a softgel capsule manufacturing facility in France at the request of regulators after several incidents in which it appears someone within the plant purposely mixed the wrong capsules into batches. The company said it is working with French law enforcement and regulators to find out what happened."

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Monday, November 16, 2015

In-Person Ways to Avoid Form 483 Observations and Warning Letters | MDDI - Free Tips

Read the full article for free tips: In-Person Ways to Avoid Form 483 Observations and Warning Letters | MDDI Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry News Products and Suppliers:

"For many medical device companies, it's a scary idea that an FDA inspector could show up at your reception desk tomorrow—or even today. Device executives need to ensure that everyone, from their regulatory affairs team to their receptionist, know how to interact with FDA personnel."

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Thursday, November 12, 2015

FDA approves 3-D printing for pills - 10 News

Updated April 12, 2021

The original link broke.

Here's how to read about the same piece of news:

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Read the full article:  FDA approves 3-D printing for pills -  10 News: Tampa Bay Sarasota:

"The FDA has given approval to a new kind of pill – the first medicine made with a 3-D printer.

The drug is an anti-epileptic drug called Spritam. It’s the same drug as the widely prescribed Levetiracetam or Keppra."

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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

There’s an App for That Too! FDA Gives a Post-Halloween Treat and Releases the Orange Book Express App

Updated Aug 18, 2016:
FDA's redesigned Orange Book: Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations (webpage)


Updated Feb 3, 2016:
It's here! The latest Orange Book Annual Edition

You might also be interested in this webpage:
FDA Orange Book: Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations

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Read the full article: FDA Law Blog: There’s an App for That Too! FDA Gives a Post-Halloween Treat and Releases the Orange Book Express App:

" . . allows users to search by Active Ingredient, Proprietary Name, Applicant Holder, Application Number, and Patent Number.  Search results are displayed with tabs showing listings in the Prescription Drug Product List, the Over-the-Counter Drug Product List, and the Discontinued Drug Product List sections of the Orange Book.  Each drug product listing links to the same patent and exclusivity information appearing in the paper and electronic versions of the Orange Book, and . . . "

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Thursday, October 29, 2015

FDA Shows Up, a Man Runs, and Questions Emerge on China's Drugs - Bloomberg Law

Read the full article: FDA Shows Up, a Man Runs, and Questions Emerge on China's Drugs - Bloomberg Law:

"When FDA inspectors showed up at a Chinese company that supplies key ingredients to two of the U.S.’s biggest drug companies, a curious thing happened.

After lunch, they walked into a quality control lab on the second floor, where they saw a worker pull what looked like a memory stick from a computer and put it in the pocket of his lab coat. The inspectors asked to see what he’d taken.

And then the man turned and ran."

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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Inspection Observations - FDA.gov

Go to this FDA webpage:  Inspections > Inspection Observations - FDA.gov:

"FDA’s Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) is the lead office for all field activities, including inspections and enforcement. During an inspection, ORA investigators may observe conditions they deem to be objectionable. These observations, are listed on an FDA Form 483 when, in an investigator’s judgment, the observed conditions or practices indicate that an FDA-regulated product may be in violation of FDA’s requirements.

Spreadsheets summarizing the areas of regulation cited on FDA's system-generated 483s are available by fiscal year on the menu links on this page. These spreadsheets are not a comprehensive listing of all inspectional observations but represent the area of regulation and the number of times it was cited as an observation on an FDA Form 483 during inspections conducted by FDA and its representatives. Turbo EIR is FDA's automated Form 483 reporting system. Turbo EIR is utilized to generate the FDA Form 483 when applicable cite modules exist. Not all FDA Form 483s are generated in TurboEIR as some 483s are manually prepared and not available in this format. Observations have been broken out by Product or Program Area on separate tabs of the spreadsheet. The Product and Program Areas include the following:

  • Biologics
  • Drugs
  • Devices
  • Human Tissue for Transplantation
  • Radiological Health
  • Parts 1240 and 1250"

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In fiscal year 2014, you'll notice that biologics and drugs areas were highly associated with some kind of sub-standard investigation.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Drug Firms Use Tor to Shop for Dark Web Fakes - Bloomberg Business


Read the full article: Big Pharma's Darknet Drug Deal - An Ex-Detective Is Tracking Down Knock-Offs To Counter A Dangerous Trade -  Drug Firms Use Tor to Shop for Dark Web Fakes - Bloomberg Business:

"For the $300 billion pharmaceutical industry, the rapid growth of such marketplaces is a serious threat to profits and reputations. For regular folks who turn to the darknet because they’re uninsured or their coverage won’t pay for expensive medications, the choice can be lethal. Counterfeit drugs bought online have been shown to include everything from gypsum and rat poison to heavy metals and household cleaners."

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Friday, October 16, 2015

Top Reasons In-Person GMP Training Can Be Best

Call SkillsPlus International Inc. for live on-site in-person cGMP training that's:

Flexible, & Interactive

  • You get to: pick the date, time, & location; adjust for shifts, or number of days that works best for your employees; select your facility, plant, training center, or other desired location. 
  • In-person training engages students. With the right instructor, on-site training: encourages interaction according to class size and level of training, ensures consistent messages, fosters team building, offers real-time help & support, and provides the important “human touch” (which is often missing in technology-based training). 
  • Group interaction enhances learning. Employees learn from one another as well as from the trainer. The group setting also teaches employees how to interact with one another in a professional, productive, cooperative way, which is something that other forms of training often don’t provide. 

 Customized For Your Needs

  • Your training needs are addressed. Training content & activities are adjusted, based on students’ prerequisite & current skill levels, and the organization’s specific needs, objectives, issues, and challenges. Tailoring the content ensures that training is unique & relevant. 
  • Confidential issues can be covered. Training on-site means you can candidly discuss your organization's unique challenges and opportunities. Sensitive company information can be shared by participants and used as concrete examples during interactive and workshop sessions in complete confidence. 

 A Great Value

  • You get live in-person expert instruction! The best on-site teachers are skilled facilitators and/or consultants. With the right instructor, you get the added advantage of getting expert advice right on the spot, and training that is engaging & fun.

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Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Ancestry.com In Talks With FDA To Offer Genetic Testing | Fast Company | Business + Innovation


Read the full article: Ancestry.com In Talks With FDA To Offer Genetic Testing | Fast Company | Business + Innovation:

"Ancestry.com, the popular genealogy site, is talking to the FDA about using DNA to estimate disease risk for the company’s member base. CEO Tim Sullivan revealed the news in an interview with The Verge, effectively announcing his company’s intention to eventually offer straight-to-consumer genetic testing.

Ancestry is currently in the "very early stages of a conversation with the FDA," Sullivan told The Verge. "We think it's totally appropriate that the FDA has stepped in to pretty aggressively regulate direct-to-consumer genetic tests—and we're just starting from that perspective, and trying to work very closely with them," he continued."

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Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Kopcha Selected to Head FDA’s Quality Office | Pharmaceutical Technology


Read the full article: Kopcha Selected to Head FDA’s Quality Office | Pharmaceutical Technology:

"Michael Kopcha, a pharma industry veteran with 25 years of experience in formulation and process development, process validation, technology transfer, off-shoring/outsourcing, and change management, has been named the permanent director of FDA’s Office of Pharmaceutical Quality (OPQ), according to a Sept. 25, 2015 announcement by Janet Woodcock, director, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). Kopcha will join CDER in November pending ethics clearance.

FDA’s OPQ was launched in January 2015 to implement processes and policies to provide better alignment among review, inspection, and research functions."

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FDA orders manufacturers to study cleaning problems with medical scopes linked to infections - The Washington Post


Read the full article: FDA orders manufacturers to study cleaning problems with medical scopes linked to infections - The Washington Post:

"The agency ordered a trio of manufacturers to conduct real-world evaluations on how well health care workers are cleaning and disinfecting the devices and what more might be done to prevent the spread of life-threatening infections.

Known as duodenoscopes, the devices are used in hundreds of thousands of procedures each year in the United States to drain fluids from pancreatic and bile ducts blocked by cancer tumors, gallstones and other conditions. Doctors consider them a key tool in detecting and treating medical problems in a minimally invasive way."

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Thursday, October 1, 2015

Trashed Tests Put FDA on Notice as China Pushes Drug Exports - Bloomberg Business

Read the full article: Trashed Tests Put FDA on Notice as China Pushes Drug Exports - Bloomberg Business:

"“It’s not just for the U.S. FDA, also the China FDA is understaffed as well,” said Jonathan Chan, an analyst in Hong Kong with Decision Resources Group, citing the size of the industry and the large number of drug applications. “It’s quite overwhelming. With agencies being understaffed, quality control and standards will get compromised.”"

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