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EBR SYSTEMS, INC.: FDA Grants EBR Systems Breakthrough Device Designation Status for the WiSE Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) System

EBR Systems, Inc., developer of the world’s only wireless cardiac pacing system for heart failure, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Device Designation for the WiSE CRT System for the treatment of heart failure.

New legislation proposed to regulate Pennsylvania CBD and kratom sales

Representative Jim Struzzi (R-IN) introduced two new bills that have the potential to regulate cannabidiol (CBD) and kratom sales in Pennsylvania.

FDA creating new labeling guidelines for opioid medications

The FDA has issued new draft guidance for labeling of prescription medications that could be abused, with the goal of making the risks of dependence clearer for health care providers and for patients.

LifeKit Prevent Test earns Breakthrough Device designation from FDA

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a submission for a Breakthrough Device designation from Prescient Metabiomics for its LifeKit Prevent Colorectal Neoplasia Test for the early detection of colon polyps and colon cancer.

SOFWAVE MEDICAL LTD: SofWave Medical's Low-divergence Ultrasound Technology Has Received FDA Clearance for the Aesthetic Treatment of Facial Lines and Wrinkles

Sofwave Medical Ltd., an emerging aesthetic device company, announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Sofwave system. The Sofwave device is indicated for use as a non-invasive aesthetic treatment to improve facial lines and wrinkles.

ZIMMER BIOMET: Receives FDA Clearance of JuggerStitch™ Meniscal Repair Device

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, has announced 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the JuggerStitch™ meniscal repair device.

U.S. FDA: FDA takes first action under new international collaboration with Australia and Canada designed to provide a framework for concurrent review of cancer therapies, approving treatment for patients with endometrial carcinoma

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing Project Orbis, an initiative of the FDA Oncology Center of Excellence (OCE). Project Orbis provides a framework for concurrent submission and review of oncology drugs among its international partners.

MEDICURE INC.: Announces Launch of New and Improved ReDS™ PRO

Medicure Inc. ("Medicure" or the "Company") (TSXV:MPH, OTC:MCUJF), a cardiovascular pharmaceutical company, is pleased to announce the launch of the ReDSTM PRO ("ReDSTM PRO") system, the next generation of lung fluid management technology for heart failure.

AETION: Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Joins Aetion's Board of Directors

Gottlieb joins as Aetion advances real-world evidence for making drug development and commercialization more efficient

AVITA MEDICAL: Receives U.S. FDA Investigational Device Exemption Approval of Pivotal Study Evaluating RECELL System for Soft Tissue Reconstruction

First RECELL System clinical trial in the U.S. focused on acute soft tissue injuries, defects, and reconstruction; study expected to commence within next 6 months

Research and Markets holds seminar on medical device obstacles

ResearchAndMarkets.com held a seminar in San Diego on Sept. 12 and 13 entitled, "Managing Your Complaints and Obstacles in Post-Market Requirements – Results from Top Medical Device Observations During an Inspection.”

FDA removes alcohol contraindication from Addyi

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) removed the alcohol contraindication from Addyi, the only FDA-approved treatment for pre-menopausal women for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD).

Trump administration's flavored vaping ban doesn't go far enough, bipartisan group says

The Trump administration’s move to ban certain flavors of e-cigarettes and vaping devices either goes too far or doesn’t go far enough, according to those on opposite sides of the debate.

U.S. FDA: Continues to take steps to fulfill its commitment to strengthen and modernize the 510(k) medical device program

FDA publishes draft guidance documents to provide device-specific performance criteria for the Safety and Performance Based Pathway

FDA Update: Import refusals in August

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration barred 485 shipments from entering the United States in August, according to FDA import records.

NOVO NORDISK: FDA approves Rybelsus® (semaglutide), the first GLP-1 analog treatment available in a pill for adults with type 2 diabetes

Rybelsus® represents an innovation in diabetes treatment by providing a GLP-1 receptor agonist in an oral formulation

U.S. FDA: Statement from Acting FDA Commissioner Ned Sharpless, M.D., on continued efforts to increase availability of all forms of naloxone to help reduce opioid overdose deaths

Addressing opioid overdose continues to be one of the most urgent public health priorities for the U.S. government and making potentially lifesaving treatments more readily available is one of the top ways we can address this crisis

Critics say the latest attempt by Congress to reign in prescription drug prices may not work

The Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act (PDPRA) is expected to work its way through Congress this fall.

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