FDA Watch

Wayne chats with Mark DuVal, CEO of DuVal & Associate; Bryan Feldhaus, President of DuVal & Associates; and Chris Lyle, Vice President of Evidence Strategy at DuVal & Associates. You'll hear their thoughts on what's happening right now at FDA and in the medical device industry; whether companies should engage FDA early in the pre-submission process or make their case in the actual submission; common breakdowns in the submission process; the importance of real-world evidence and where companies can still fall short; holding FDA to a consistent standard after initial feedback; and much more.
In our headlines segment, Wayne highlights these major developments:

Pharma: FDA reports progress after first year of roadmap to reduce animal testing in drug development 

Devices: CDRH issues letter to combination product manufacturers with information on potential nitrosamine impurities 

Food: FDA issues warning letters to food companies following serious violations 

Cosmetics: FDA releases Grand Rounds presentation recording featuring experts from Office of Cosmetics and Colors
In our Resource Links segment, we list key documents in our four core areas. To view these links, subscribe, or find out more information about our podcast, visit FDAWatch.net.

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Wayne chats with Geoffrey Levitt, Head of Global Regulatory Law at argenx, and Frank Sasinowski, Director at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara. You'll hear their thoughts on the recently introduced plausible mechanism framework for individualized therapies in ultra-rare diseases; where FDA is making meaningful progress for rare-disease sponsors and where gaps persist; the agency's willingness to exercise regulatory flexibility in rare diseases; recent experiences in dealing with FDA on orphan drugs; how the agency has fared in translating concepts such as historical data, real-world evidence, and patient engagement into review decisions; and much more.
In our headlines segment, Wayne highlights these major developments: 

Pharma: FDA-backed proposals aim to entice pharma companies to test and produce drugs domestically 

Devices: FDA launches READI-Home Innovation Challenge 

Food: FDA seeking public input on potential market name change for 18 species of rockfish 

Cosmetics: Processors must complete first biennial FDA facility registration renewals by July 1, as required under MoCRA
In our Resource Links segment, we list key documents in our four core areas. To view these links, subscribe, or find out more information about our podcast, visit FDAWatch.net.

Order the Food & Drug Law Institute's A Practical Guide to FDA's Food and Drug Law and Regulation, Eighth Edition.

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In the third part of our series in collaboration with Skadden, Wayne chats with Rachel Turow, Head of Skadden's FDA Regulatory Practice; Milli Hansen, Partner in Skadden's Mass Torts, Insurance and Consumer Litigation Group; Daniel Luks, Partner in Skadden's Mergers & Acquisitions Practice; and Douglas Stearn, Principal at Canal Row Advisors. Together, they discuss the latest developments in food regulation at FDA and at the state level; how companies may want to prepare for potential FDA and state enforcement actions and policy shifts in the coming year; how the regulatory environment impacts litigation; how regulatory uncertainty and litigation affect M&A deals; how companies can navigate the evolving food environment; and much more.
This episode and the rest of our series do not include the usual Headlines and Resources Links segments.
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In the second part of our series in collaboration with Skadden, Wayne chats with Rachel Turow, Head of Skadden's FDA Regulatory Practice; Bill Ridgway, Co-Head of Skadden's Global Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice; Michelle Gasaway, Partner in Skadden's Capital Markets Practice; and Carolyn Bruguera, Vice President and General Counsel at the Medical Device Manufacturers Association. Together, they discuss considerations for companies who manufacture, design and/or develop medical devices, including general wellness devices, regarding whether to submit a 510(k); how to proactively prepare for and anticipate complex regulatory, diligence and disclosure issues in preparing for a public offering, private financing or other transaction; the intersection of FDA regulation, privacy law, and cybersecurity in AI for wellness and medical devices; cybersecurity False Claims Act risk for technology and life sciences companies; privacy considerations for  those who collect information from wellness and medical devices; what companies in the space should watch for; and much more.
This episode and the rest of our series do not include the usual Headlines and Resources Links segments.
To subscribe or find out more information about our podcast, visit FDAWatch.net.
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In this first part of our series in collaboration with Skadden, Wayne chats with Rachel Turow, Head of Skadden's FDA Regulatory Practice; Raquel Fox, Head of Skadden's U.S. ESG Practice and Co-Head of the firm's SEC Reporting and Compliance Practice; Kendall Ickes, Associate in Skadden's Intellectual Property and Technology Practice; and Tess Cameron, Managing Director on the Venture Team at RA Capital Management. Together, they discuss helping pharmaceutical and biotech industry clients navigate the uncertain regulatory environment; how FDA is expanding its scope of responsibility; staffing and policy changes at FDA and how they impact the review process; considerations from an SEC disclosure perspective for how companies talk about their product development; protections and assurances buyers may be looking for in the deal context; and much more.
This episode and the rest of our series do not include the usual Headlines and Resources Links segments.
To subscribe or find out more information about our podcast, visit www.FDAWatch.net.
Want to be a sponsor, marketing partner, or guest, or provide feedback on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. 
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