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Industry news you may have missed since our last issue.

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Latest Federal Register Notices

FDA Review posts the Federal Register notices for the week ending 2/3/2017.

Human Drugs

Janssen Stops Xarelto Cardiac Trial Due to Positive Data

Based on positive data, Janssen Research & Development says it has stopped early a Phase 3 trial (COMPASS) that was evaluating the efficacy and safety...

Medical Devices

Mansfield Ditches FDA to Join Cancer Screening-developer Grail

After 10 years at FDA, deputy director for personalized medicine Elizabeth Mansfield is leaving the agency next week to join cancer screening start-up...

Human Drugs

Biolase 5th Gen Waterlase Dental Laser Cleared

FDA clears a Biolase 510(k) for its fifth-generation Waterlase Express all-tissue laser system for use in dental procedures.

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Price Sworn in as HHS Secretary; FDA Head Named Next?

Vice president Mike Pence swears in Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) as HHS secretary after being confirmed overnight (52 to 47) following a series of grueling S...

Human Drugs

Grassley Probing Orphan Drug Program Misuses

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says he is gathering information on possible misuses of the orphan drug program and how that might affect drug prices.

Human Drugs

Petition Seeks Removal of Blocks on Generic Seroquel

A just-filed citizen petition asks FDA to determine whether the 180-day marketing exclusivity for a Handa ANDA for quetiapine fumerate extended-releas...

Human Drugs

Many Positions at FDA Gain Exemption to Hiring Freeze

HHS drafts further guidance on how FDA can meet exemptions for hiring critical employees to fulfill its mission and meet requirements under the law.

Medical Devices

FDA Intragastric Balloon Alert

FDA alerts healthcare providers about reports of adverse events associated with fluid-filled intragastric balloons used to treat obesity.