08
Jul

HHS Unified Rule Agenda for 2026

The list is long (here) and there are some interesting regulatory items found in the agenda for FDA. Take some time and peruse them all as I will just highlight a few items of interest in this post. Here are some of the proposed rules that caught my attention: Current Good Manufacturing Practice for Outsourcing […]

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30
Jun

Data Integrity in Device Submissions – Three Firms Zinged by FDA

In a June 25, 2026 notice on data integrity in medical devices, the FDA takes note of “an increase in unreliable testing data generated by third-party testing facilities on behalf of device manufacturers and sponsors. This has resulted in the FDA being unable to reach a substantial equivalence determination or otherwise authorize marketing for medical […]

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23
Jun

Compliance With Clinical Trials Posting – Understanding the Requirements

Over the last six to eight months, the FDA’s activity regarding compliance with the required posting of ongoing and completed clinical trials has significantly increased, as evidenced by the issuance of multiple warning letters and letters of non-compliance to sponsors and/or principal investigators. To assist responsible parties in complying with the requirement to post on […]

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22
Jun
Breast Biopsy Needles Are in Short Supply – What Will the Impact be on Patient Care?

Breast Biopsy Needles Are in Short Supply – What Will the Impact be on Patient Care?

On June 16, 2026, the FDA issued a letter to healthcare providers (here) indicating that it “is aware that the U.S. is experiencing interruptions in the supply of stereotactic breast biopsy needles because of recent supplier issues.”  The FDA expects the disruption in supply and the resultant shortage to be short term, with likely resolution in […]

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