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FDA Issues Guidance on AI for Medical Devices

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued final guidance Monday that explains how medical device manufacturers can use a Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) to update AI-enabled device software functions (AI-DSFs)...more

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New Florida Law Attempts to Provide Leeway for Certain Stem Cell Treatments

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A new law in Florida, CS/CS/SB 1768, allows physicians to market and administer stem cell therapies that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for orthopedic conditions, wound care and pain...more

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Cultivated Meat Snapshot: Recent Federal and State Actions

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At both the federal and state levels, 2025 has seen new developments for cell-cultured meat. Here we provide an overview of cell-cultured meat (also known as cultivated meat) and these recent regulatory developments....more

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10 Critical Missteps to Avoid When Building AI Governance Policies for Life Sciences Companies

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Life sciences companies racing to harness artificial intelligence often stumble into preventable traps that can derail innovation and create lasting legal exposure. ...more

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CRLs Made Public: What FDA’s New Policy Means For the Drug Industry

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the availability of the first-ever centralized database of Complete Response Letters (CRLs) on openFDA, one of several steps taken under the agency’s initiatives to...more

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At the Crossroads: Illumina Settlement Reflects the Intersection of Cybersecurity and Healthcare Law

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On July 31, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement in United States ex rel. Lenore v. Illumina, Inc, the first case in which underlying cybersecurity issues formed the basis of a settlement under the...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FDA Moves Forward on Fluoropolymers

On August 6, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) became the latest governmental agency to confirm that fluoropolymers are both safe and necessary. After an independent safety review of fluoropolymers in medical...more

Venable LLP

HHS Finalizes Staffing Cuts, New CDER Director, CDER Hiring Data, and New AI Councils at FDA

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Through our Venable FDA Pulse series, we report on critical developments within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) that may affect the Agency's structure and stakeholder interactions....more

Gardner Law

Why Every Manufacturer Needs a Robust Information Security Program

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Drug and device manufacturers are increasingly targeted by cyber threats that can compromise patient safety, intellectual property, and other critical data and systems, while also facing new regulatory demands. As regulators...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Chocolate Therapy: The Legal Limits of Mood and Sleep Claims in Functional Foods

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Functional foods designed to promote relaxation, better sleep, and improved mood have exploded in popularity, and chocolate is increasingly the delivery method of choice. Calming confections featuring ingredients like...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

FDA in Flux — July 2025 Newsletter

Welcome to FDA in Flux — A Mintz newsletter tracking rapid changes in policy and agency actions that impact medical, life sciences, and consumer product investment decisions and development strategies....more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

Health Law Diagnosed – Best Practices for Communicating with the FDA

In the latest episode of Health Law Diagnosed , Of Counsel Bridgette Keller hosts a discussion of best practices for interacting and communicating with the FDA....more

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A Look Ahead in Life Sciences: What We Are Tracking in the Third Quarter of 2025 and Beyond

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As the life sciences, medtech, and diagnostic industries continue to grow increasingly complex, so does the legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape. To help companies and investors navigate the many evolving and emerging...more

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FDA Launches Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher Program: What Life Sciences Innovators Need to Know

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On June 17, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) program, a bold initiative designed to accelerate the review of therapies addressing critical national...more

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Life in the Fast Lane! FDA Announces the Commissioner's National Priority Voucher Program

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On June 17, the Food and Drug Administration announced the establishment of the Commissioner's National Priority Voucher (CNPV) program. Although initial details are sparse, the CNPV promises fast action, allowing drug...more

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Rare Disease Therapies Gain Momentum With Regulatory Support and Continued Market Growth

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The landscape for rare disease treatments appears to be evolving rapidly, thanks to a confluence of regulatory momentum and a booming market forecast. Statements from key federal figures in recent months combined with market...more

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Dialysis & Nephrology Digest - June 2025

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Byonyks, a medical device company focused on advancing dialysis care, today announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for the Byonyks X1 APD Cycler, an automated peritoneal...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

FDA in Flux — June 2025 Newsletter

Welcome to FDA in Flux – A Mintz newsletter tracking rapid changes in policy and agency actions that impact medical, life sciences, and consumer product investment decisions and development strategies....more

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FDA Greenlights Commercialization of Gene-Edited Pig Resistant to Devastating Swine Disease PRRSV

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On April 30, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), approved the use of a gene-edited pig to confer resistance to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), a devastating swine disease....more

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Are FDA Review Timelines Slipping? What Companies Need to Know

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As noted in our earlier alert, the FDA continues to face mounting internal pressure, ranging from staffing reductions and document backlogs to operational restructuring. While core review functions are still running, early...more

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FDA Goes All In on AI: What It Means for Your Submissions

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The FDA is moving quickly to bring artificial intelligence (AI) into the heart of its regulatory review process. On May 8, 2025, the agency announced the successful completion of its first AI-assisted scientific review—and...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

A 20-Minute Speech Provides the Clearest Road Map Yet for FDA Policy

Key Points - - Who is impacted: Manufacturers of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and food products. - What is changing: The agency is prioritizing user fee reauthorization, the MAHA initiative and a push for...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Surprise, Surprise: FDA Announces Plans to Increase Number of Unannounced Inspections at Foreign Manufacturing Facilities

In their song, “Surprise, Surprise,” the Rolling Stones lamented about being caught off guard by a disappointing relationship. Sixty years later, foreign manufacturers may face the surprise of an unannounced inspection by the...more

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AI’s Expanded Role in the Life Sciences Regulatory Review Process: Key Developments in U.S. and EU

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Overview - - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it aims to increase the agency’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) across its centers to accelerate scientific reviews by June 30, 2025. - The...more

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Embattled Biotechs Facing Uncertainty at the FDA Look to Collaborative Deal Structures

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Biotechs have faced several challenging years with slumping valuations and a competitive funding environment. However, the latest slew of retirements and layoffs at the FDA could present their greatest challenge yet....more

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