December 4, 2017
The FDA is issuing final guidance on the technical considerations for the 3D printing of medical devices. The recommendations clarify what the FDA recommends manufacturers include in submissions for 3D printed medical products.
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December 1, 2017
FDA approves first biosimilar for the treatment of certain breast and stomach cancers
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November 30, 2017
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on the approval of a new formulation of buprenorphine and FDA’s efforts to promote more widespread innovation and access to opioid addiction treatments
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November 30, 2017
FDA approves first once-monthly buprenorphine injection, a medication-assisted treatment option for opioid use disorder
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November 30, 2017
Statement by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. on efforts by the agency to address the impact of IV saline products and amino acids for injection shortages following the hurricane and update on FDA’s work in Puerto Rico
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November 30, 2017
FDA/CMS parallel review process makes test for efficient identification of multiple targeted therapy options available to health care professionals, patients and eligible Medicare beneficiaries sooner
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November 30, 2017
FDA Commissioner Gottlieb provides testimony before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on the agency’s implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act
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November 22, 2017
FDA approved the RxSight Inc. Light Adjustable Lens and Light Delivery Device, the first medical device system that can make small adjustments to the artificial lens’ power after cataract surgery so that the patient will have better vision when not using glasses.
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November 21, 2017
FDA approved Juluca, the first complete treatment regimen containing only two drugs to treat certain adults with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) instead of three or more drugs included in standard HIV treatment.
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November 21, 2017
FDA Commissioner on steps to promote development of generic versions of opioids formulated to deter abuse
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November 17, 2017
FDA approved a remote feature for follow-up programming sessions for the Nucleus Cochlear Implant System through a telemedicine platform.
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November 17, 2017
Statement by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on efforts by the agency to address impact of IV fluid shortages following hurricane destruction and resolve manufacturing shortfalls
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November 16, 2017
FDA approves first adjuvant treatment for adult patients who are at a high risk of kidney cancer returning after a kidney has been removed.
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November 16, 2017
FDA approves new treatment to prevent or reduce frequency of bleeding episodes in patients with hemophilia A who have Factor VIII inhibitors.
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November 16, 2017
Commissioner statement on FDA’s comprehensive regenerative medicine policy framework to spur innovation, efficient access to potentially transformative products, while ensuring safety and efficacy
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November 16, 2017
FDA announces comprehensive regenerative medicine policy framework to spur innovation, efficient access to potentially transformative products, while ensuring safety and efficacy.
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November 15, 2017
Newly authorized test detects genetic cancer mutations in 468 unique genes
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November 15, 2017
FDA approves treatment for rare genetic enzyme disorder
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November 15, 2017
FDA permits marketing of the first device for use in helping to reduce the symptoms of opioid withdrawal
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