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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

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

[Webinar] Mitigating the Impact of Tariffs: A Practical Guide for Life Sciences Companies - June 17th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

AGG partner and Life Science team member, Allison Raley, will present a complimentary webinar examining how life sciences companies can overcome challenges in the face of U.S. tariffs. As international trade tensions persist...more

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From Paper to Practice: Compliance Policies that Work

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In the FDA-regulated industry, a compliance program isn’t just a formality—it’s a critical tool for protecting your business, patients, and reputation. Still, too many companies treat compliance policies as static...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

FDA Reveals AI Development Cheat Sheet in Highly Anticipated Draft Guidances

Early in the new year, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released two anticipated draft guidance documents focused on artificial intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions: Lifecycle...more

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New guidance on AI-enabled device software functions clarifies information FDA expects in marketing applications

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On January 7, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the draft guidance “Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions: Lifecycle Management and Marketing Submission Recommendations,” which...more

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FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Submission Recommendations for AI-Enabled Device Software Functions

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On January 7, 2025, FDA published a draft guidance titled “Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions: Lifecycle Management and Marketing Submission Recommendations.” The draft guidance was long-anticipated; it...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

The BIOSECURE Act: Proposed New Legislation Could Affect U.S. Companies’ Plans to Contract With Chinese Biotechnology Companies

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The U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives are both considering legislation that could have a serious impact on the ability of U.S. biotechnology, drug, and medical device companies to do business with...more

Butler Snow LLP

Cybersecurity: What Businesses Need to Know

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Cybersecurity is a top concern for all industries, particularly for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. These industries hold some of the most sensitive data and highly valuable technology, making them prime...more

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EMA and HTA bodies jointly review a proposed EU framework for patient preference studies

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The European Medicines Agency (“EMA”) and the EU network of Health Technology Assessment (“HTA”) bodies are jointly reviewing a proposed framework for patient preference studies. The intention of the proposed framework is to...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

The EU Medical Device Regulation: What’s Next?

The EU Medical Device Regulation goes into application on 26 May 2020, with the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation set to follow on 26 May 2022. These new Regulations bring sweeping changes to the market clearance...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

A Dialogue With Corporate Counsel: Skadden’s Ninth Annual Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Seminar

On October 22, 2019, Skadden hosted our Ninth Annual Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Enforcement and Litigation Seminar in New York, which focused on U.S. enforcement issues companies face throughout the industry. The key...more

King & Spalding

General Counsels Decision Tree for Investigations of Life Sciences Companies

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Manufacturers and distributors of health care products, including pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices and diagnostics regularly face challenges that may require an internal investigation to determine the root cause of...more

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FDA Issues Guidance on “Abbreviated” and “Special” 510(k) Pathways

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued two new guidance documents related respectively to an “abbreviated” and a “special” approach to the typical 510(K) process for medical devices....more

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FDA releases four final guidances on the 510(k) program; Special 510(k) guidance confirms new approach to eligibility and broader...

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On 13 September 2019 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the agency) published four final guidance documents on the 510(k) program. ...more

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Final guidance provides additional clarity to the Humanitarian Device Exemption program

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On 6 September 2019 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the agency) issued its final guidance document entitled "Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) Program." ...more

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