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FDA Warning Letter Recap, May 2021: More COVID-19 Diagnostics Enforcement
The US FDA released two warning letters in May related to the sale of unapproved COVID-19 tests.
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The US FDA posted three warning letters in July, covering medical supply kits, wearables and orthopedics.
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The reason for the correction is that if the device momentarily activates but does not cut or staple tissue, providers can be inadvertently locked out during surgical procedures. When a lockout occurs, additional steps are required to open the device and remove it from tissue.
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A panel of regulatory pros offered stakeholders tips for avoiding FDA citations after facility inspections. The July 29 webinar, hosted by ProPharma and Hyman Phelps and McNamara, follows the agency’s May announcement that it plans to up random foreign inspections.
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Dexcom has recalled several models of its glucose monitoring receivers due to a speaker glitch that may suppress vital blood sugar alerts. The FDA designated the recall, which affects thousands of devices, as class I.
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The reason for the correction is that if the device momentarily activates but does not cut or staple tissue, providers can be inadvertently locked out during surgical procedures. When a lockout occurs, additional steps are required to open the device and remove it from tissue.
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A recent CDRH Learn module urges medical device manufacturers to report potential shortages early, even outside emergencies, to help prevent disruptions. Recent natural disasters underscore the need for resilient supply chains, and reported shortages may be added to an FDA list.
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A panel of regulatory pros offered stakeholders tips for avoiding FDA citations after facility inspections. The July 29 webinar, hosted by ProPharma and Hyman Phelps and McNamara, follows the agency’s May announcement that it plans to up random foreign inspections.