FDA Policy/General

Latest FDA Warning Letters

FDA has posted its latest batch of Warning Letters. They can be accessed by clicking on the link following each letter.

Biotek Inc. Layton, UT (3/13): FDA inspected the firm 8/2017 and cited it over product claims that cause its dietary supplements to be unapproved drugs. For example, marketing statements for Bio-35 and Gluten-Free Q Iron-Free claim that the “immune system is improved helping to combat stress and disease.” Another product, Lipotropic Formula, is associated with claims that it can improve triglyceride levels in blood.
https://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/ucm602236.htm

Clover Custom Blending Tampa, FL (2/28): FDA inspected the firm 5/2017 and cited significant GMP violations for finished pharmaceuticals. For example, the firm failed to thoroughly investigate unexplained discrepancies and batch failures. It also failed to establish written responsibilities and procedures applicable to its quality control unit. Additionally, the firm failed to maintain adequate separate defined areas necessary to prevent contamination or mix-ups.
https://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/ucm602039.htm

Keshava Organics Maharashtra, India (3/15): FDA inspected the firm’s drug manufacturing facility 5/2017 and cited significant GMP deviations for active pharmaceutical ingredients. For example, it failed to adequately investigate out-of-specification results and implement appropriate corrective actions. The firm also failed to maintain complete laboratory control records for test methods.
https://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/ucm602671.htm

Gupta Raises Concerns About Overton’s Independence, Ideology

FDA commissioner nominee Heidi Overton’s responses on vaccines, contraception and abortion medication during her 9/24 Senate confirmation hearing raise concerns that ideology could influence her decision-making if she takes over the agency, MSNBC senior medical analyst Dr. Vin Gupta said Friday. Gupta was particularly critical of Overton’

Overton Confirmation Remains Uncertain After Senate Hearing

FDA commissioner nominee Heidi Overton emerged from her Senate confirmation hearing Thursday (see earlier story) without resolving questions about whether she has enough Republican support to advance — and with a rapidly narrowing window for confirmation before the midterm elections. The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing provided few

FDA Classifies Boston Scientific Imager II Catheter Recall as Class I

FDA has classified Boston Scientific's recall of its Imager II Angiographic Catheters as Class I because a manufacturing problem could cause catheter tips to degrade and detach, potentially resulting in life-threatening complications. The agency announced the Class I classification 9/25, updating an Early Alert it issued

FDA Approves Gazyva for Childhood-Onset Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome

FDA has approved Roche’s Gazyva (obinutuzumab) for reducing the risk of relapse in adults and children aged 2 and older with frequently relapsing or steroid-dependent, childhood-onset idiopathic nephrotic syndrome who are in remission. The expanded approval covers the use of the CD20-directed antibody beyond its existing

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Gupta Raises Concerns About Overton’s Independence, Ideology

Overton Confirmation Remains Uncertain After Senate Hearing

FDA Classifies Boston Scientific Imager II Catheter Recall as Class I

FDA Approves Gazyva for Childhood-Onset Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome