US FDA May Destroy Counterfeit Devices Under Bill Awaiting President’s Signature

The UK has issued clearer guidance to help drug and medical device sponsors demonstrate how they intend to include a diverse and relevant range of participants in their clinical trials.

The US FDA recently announced plans to carry out more unannounced inspections of foreign facilities. But those inspections will primarily target drug producers, with less attention and resources allocated to those making devices.

States and international regulatory bodies may increase their US enforcement role following federal staff cuts, Hyman Phelps & McNamara attorneys said in a recent webinar. The attorneys also expect False Claims Act enforcement and public health to remain key areas of focus at the federal level.

Manufacturers of medical products would be foolish to think that recent upheavals at the US FDA will result in a lack of inspections in the coming years. A panel of experts discussed the current state of inspections during a webinar hosted by the Food and Drug Law Institute.