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Astellas Xospata Approved for Acute Myeloid Leukemia

FDA approves Astellas Pharmas Xospata (gilteritinib) tablets for treating adult patients who have relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) ...

Human Drugs

6 Months Pediatric Exclusivity for Lyrica

FDA grants six-month pediatric exclusivity to Pfizers Lyrica based on its use in pediatric epilepsy studies.

Human Drugs

4 New ICH Groups Moving Ahead

The International Council for Harmonization approves concept papers and business plans for three new informal working groups and a discussion group.

Medical Devices

Mesa Biotechs Accula RSV Test Cleared

FDA clears a Mesa Biotech 510(k) for its Accula RSV test, a respiratory syncytial test cassette for diagnosing both children and adult populations.

Medical Devices

Class 1 Recall for Zimmer Spinal Fusion Stimulators

FDA classifies as Class 1 a Zimmer Biomet recall of its EBI Osteogen Implantable Bone Growth Stimulator, SpF Plus-Mini (60 μA/W) Implantable Spin...

Human Drugs

FDA OKs Bayer/Loxo Targeted Cancer Drug

FDA approves Bayer and Loxo Oncologys Vitrakvi (larotrectinib) for treating adult and pediatric cancers in patients who have a specific genetic featur...

Medical Devices

FDA Heading to Sliding Scale of Medical Device Evidence: Lurie

Former FDA associate commissioner Peter Lurie says FDA may have to lower its medical device approval standards if it wants to be the first to approve ...

Human Drugs

FDA Cuts Minimum Measles Antibody Potency Spec

FDA says it is lowering the minimum measles antibody potency specification for immune globulin products.

Human Drugs

Preventable Deaths Due to FDA: Analysis

A Goldwater Institute investigative report faults FDA caution in approving new drugs, saying it stifles innovation and leads to unnecessary deaths.

Medical Devices

FDA Rejects BioElectronics Expanded Use for ActiPatch

FDA declines a BioElectronics 510(k) submission for its ActiPatch, seeking expanded over-the-counter indications for treating musculoskeletal pain.