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This Week at FDA: Becerra asks for new authorities; FDA issues guidances, reports
Posted 24 March 2023 By Ferdous Al-Faruque
Welcome to another installment of This Week at FDA, your weekly source for updates – big and small – on FDA, drug and medical device regulation, and what we’re reading from around the web. It’s been a busy week for the agency as Xavier B...
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FDA outlines plan for digital health technologies for clinical trials
Posted 24 March 2023 By Ferdous Al-Faruque
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to hold at least one public meeting and release several guidances on digital health technologies (DHT) to be used in drug clinical trials by the end of the year. While it has issued guidanc...
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EMA official shares lessons learned from the COVID pandemic
Posted 24 March 2023 By Joanne S. Eglovitch
One process that worked: For promising COVID treatments, EMA was able to provide enhanced presubmission dialogue with sponsors. EMA also was able to conduct “agile” assessments for promising treatments and ensure safety monitoring for th...
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Decentralized trials getting some attention on the international regulatory front
Posted 24 March 2023 By Joanne S. Eglovitch
At the meeting, a panel of EMA officials, representatives of patient groups, and pharmaceutical industry representatives discussed some of the current challenges in conducting decentralized clinical trials in the EU, where differences am...
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Becerra asks for supply chain monitoring authorities, incentives for antimicrobial drugs
Posted 23 March 2023 By Ferdous Al-Faruque
The head of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is asking lawmakers for additional authorities to track product supply chains to avoid shortages and the need to give incentives to antimicrobial drug manufacturers to deve...
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DARWIN EU ‘ramping up quickly’ with more partners coming on board
Posted 23 March 2023 By Joanne S. Eglovitch
“Many people initially who told us they were skeptical of its value understood that when you wanted to evaluate the safety or the effectiveness of the vaccine in everyday rollouts, it was RWE that was answering the critical questions.  A...
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Euro Roundup: MHRA advances major overhaul of UK clinical trial regulation after positive feedback
Posted 23 March 2023 By Nick Paul Taylor
The UK will combine MHRA and ethics reviews and aim to complete assessments within 30 days of the validation of the application. Combining the reviews halved the review time, and reduced the time from application to first patient in, dur...
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Recon: Moderna sets COVID vax price at $130/shot; Bancel defends decision at Senate hearing
Posted 23 March 2023 By Denise Fulton
Welcome to Regulatory Reconnaissance, your daily regulatory news and intelligence briefing.
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RF Quarterly, March 2023: Patient-focused regulatory practice
Posted 22 March 2023 By Flora Sandra Siami, MPHStephen C. Weber, MD
Welcome to the March issue of RF Quarterly, which examines patient-focused regulatory practice and includes articles on patient-reported outcomes in regulatory decision making; real-world evidence and postmarket surveillance data; genera...
The evolution and use of patient-reported outcomes in regulatory decision making
Posted 22 March 2023 By Stephen C. Weber, MD
Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) have been increasingly mandated to measure the success of clinical outcomes in regulatory decision making. However, these outcome measures require expertise in their application and interpretatio...
Real-world evidence and postmarket surveillance data: Are they the same thing?
This article compares real-world evidence (RWE) and postmarket surveillance (PMS) data collected outside of a randomized, controlled, clinical trial. Real-world data (RWD) include individual patient data points such as complaints and ane...
Generating evidence for racial and ethnic minorities during development of oncologic therapeutics
Discussions regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare and clinical research have been ongoing for decades. However, the COVID-19 global pandemic brought about a new focus on this issue. As the pharmaceutical industry began...
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Combination Products Summit 2023
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 (8:30 - 5:00PM) 0.0 RAC Credits The 2023 Combination Products Summit is hosted by the AFDO/RAPS Healthcare Products Collaborative and co-sponsored by Food and Drug Administration. The Combination Products Summit focuses on solutions for a dynamic industry with evolving regulations
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Risk Management for the Full Product Life Cycle: Design Concept through Post-Market Surveillance
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 (8:00 - 5:00PM) 12.0 RAC Credits Member: $1340 | Nonmmember: $1570
The session demonstrates an approach to sustain and use a Risk Management File throughout the product life. By attending, manufacturers will be better positioned to meet the latest regulatory requirements.
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Survivor: The FDA 510(k) Program Edition (April 2023)
Thursday, 20 April 2023 (9:00 - 4:00PM) 12.0 RAC Credits Price: Member $1340| Nonmember $1570
2-day, in-person workshop, regulatory experts to review the current requirements & expectations of this evolving program and provide strategies to help ensure success when navigating the FDA 510(k) program
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US Regulatory Essentials, Devices (April 2023)
Tuesday, 04 April 2023 (10:00 - 3:30PM) 12.0 RAC Credits Members: $970| Nonmembers: $1150
This online workshop offers a comprehensive overview of U.S. regulatory affairs for medical devices and IVDs.
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Regulatory Strategies & Advice for MedTech Start-up Companies
Tuesday, 20 June 2023 (9:00 - 5:00PM) 6.0 RAC Credits Price: $785 Member | $920 Nonmember
This program will focus on regulatory strategies & pitfalls by considering time-to market & risk aspects. By attending, the RA professional will be able to implement the right strategy in his company.
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RAPS Webcast: Rapid Sharing of International Clinical Data Ensuring Patient Privacy for Combating Pandemics and Other Diseases
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 (12:00 - 1:00PM) 1.0 RAC Credits Free
Health situations like the COVID-19 pandemic, are urging us to change in the long research procedures restricted by national regulations as information sharing is the key to rapid innovation in the era of Bi.
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Preparing to Take the RAC Devices Exam (May 2023)
Monday, 22 May 2023 (5:00 - 8:00PM) 6.0 RAC Credits Members: $580|Nonmembers: $680
This workshopwill be facilitated by a panel of regulatory professionals who have earned their RAC credential and are subject matter experts in their field.
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MedCon 2023
Monday, 24 April 2023 (9:30 - 4:00PM) 0.0 RAC Credits For 13+ years, MedCon has united the healthcare products industry to work for a better tomorrow for our patients. MedCon 2023 is hosted by the AFDO/RAPS Healthcare Products Collaborative and co-sponsored by Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Executive Development Program at the Kellogg School of Management (May 2023)
Sunday, 07 May 2023 (9:00 - 4:00PM) 12.0 RAC Credits The only leadership program dedicated to regulatory professionals like you that combines regulatory experts with faculty from one of the most prestigious business schools in the US, the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
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Ontario Chapter Webcast: Medical Device Software Decoded
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 (1:00 - 2:00PM) 1.0 RAC Credits Member: Free | Nonmember: $25
This webcast will provide an overview of medical device software development challenges and how they can be addressed.
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Biologics CMC: Phase Appropriate Product Development (April 2023)
Thursday, 27 April 2023 (9:00 - 4:00PM) 12.0 RAC Credits Member: $1340 | NonMember: $1570
Learn how to handle technical issues affecting biologic product development challenges and expectations in the US, Europe, and other highly regulated regions.
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China NMPA Regulations on IVD and Companion Diagnostics (April 2023)
Tuesday, 11 April 2023 (8:30 - 12:30PM) 12.0 RAC Credits Member: $970 NonMember: $1150
This workshop will focus on the latest NMPA regulations for In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) products and companion diagnostics (CDx).
     
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Purchase the Fundamentals of Medical Device Regulations book, RAC (Devices) Flashcards and Practice Test together and save on these indispensable reference tools—our most popular products to help you prepare.
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Medical Devices: Compliance & Audits [5.0 RAC]
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This course is designed for quality and regulatory professionals with little or no previous auditing experience and individuals who need to broaden their knowledge of the audit process.
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Quality System Regulation (QSR) [5.0 RAC]
5.0 RAC Credits
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This course is organized to align with the organization of the subparts and paragraphs as presented in the QSR.
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Project Management for Regulatory Professionals [4.0 RAC]
4.0 RAC Credits
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This course provides guidance for effectively establishing a regulatory development project plan, including identifying resources and determining the effort and timing required to create project and budget reports.
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Medical Devices: EU Regulations [5.0 RAC]
5.0 RAC Credits
Member: $545.00 Nonmember: $745
This course provides a solid understanding of medical device regulation in the EU. It covers the history of medical device regulation in Europe and follows the regulatory requirements throughout the product life.
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Software as a Medical Device
Member: $145.00 Nonmember: $200.00
SaMD will help readers uncover whether their software is subject to global medical device regulations, understand the regulatory implications, and develop their SaMD strategy.
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Fundamentals of Canadian Pharmaceutical, Biologic and Medical Devices Regulations
Member: $100.00 Nonmember: $150.00
A compilation of Fundamentals of Canadian Pharmaceutical and Biologics Regulations and Fundamentals of Canadian Medical Device Regulations.
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Clinical Trial Foundations Bundle
Member: $575.00 Nonmember: $790.00
Improve your knowledge surrounding the proper conduct of clinical research with human subjects.
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Eclectic Science and Regulatory Compliance: Stories for the Curious
Member: $15.00 Nonmember: $20.00
This is an informative, enjoyable read for individuals involved in the fields of medicine and science and those with curious minds.
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Globalization of Clinical Research Trials and Investigations [3.0 RAC]
3.0 RAC Credits
Member: $365.00 Nonmember: $500.00
This course will cover regulatory requirements for conducting pivotal clinical trials in three countries that are often discussed as critical for global registration—China, India and Japan.
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Pharmaceuticals: Advertising and Promotional Labeling in the US [4.0 RAC]
4.0 RAC Credits
Member: $365.00 Nonmember: $500.00
This course outlines the regulatory framework for prescription drug and biologic promotional materials by examining FDA regulations and issues involved in producing compliant promotional materials.
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European Medical Device Regulation Desktop Reference Booklet
Member: $70.00 Nonmember: $100.00
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RAC Devices Examination Autumn 2023
Member: $495.00 Nonmember: $625.00
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30 October 2023 To 8 December 2023
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RAC Devices Examination Summer 2023
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Testing Window : 10 July 2023 To 18 August 2023
Registration Deadline : 15 June 2023
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RAC Drugs Examination Autumn 2023
Member: $495.00 Nonmember: $625.00
Testing Window :
30 October 2023 To 8 December 2023
Registration Deadline : 5 October 2023
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RAC Drugs Examination Summer 2023
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Testing Window : 10 July 2023 To 18 August 2023
Registration Deadline : 15 June 2023
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Combination Products Summit 2023
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 (8:30 - 5:00PM)
The 2023 Combination Products Summit is hosted by the AFDO/RAPS Healthcare Products Collaborative and co-sponsored by Food and Drug Administration. The Combination Products Summit focuses on solutions for a dynamic industry with evolving regulations
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Artificial Intelligence Summit
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 (8:30 - 5:00PM)
Since 2017, the AI Summit unites AI experts from industry, regulatory agencies & academia to understand challenges and actionable solutions in healthcare & life sciences. AI Summit 2023 is hosted by the AFDO/RAPS Healthcare Products Collaborative.
Introduction to ISO 13485
Thursday, 10 August 2023 (9:00 - 1:00PM)
3.0RAC Credits
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This half-day introduction will provide you with an understanding of the purpose of a Quality Management System (QMS) and the key principles of ISO 13485:2016.
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Root Cause Investigation for CAPA (June 2023)
Wednesday, 21 June 2023 (9:00 - 5:00PM)
12.0RAC Credits
Member: $1340 | Nonmember: $1570
Root Cause Investigation for CAPA is a globally renown methodology for investigating technical performance challenges, particularly in highly regulated industries.
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Regulatory Strategies & Advice for MedTech Start-up Companies
Tuesday, 20 June 2023 (9:00 - 5:00PM)
6.0RAC Credits
Price: $785 Member | $920 Nonmember
This program will focus on regulatory strategies & pitfalls by considering time-to market & risk aspects. By attending, the RA professional will be able to implement the right strategy in his company.
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Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) (June 2023)
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 (9:00 - 4:00PM)
12.0RAC Credits
Member $970 | Non-Member $1150
Join us for a review of the current and evolving global regulatory requirements affecting software as a medical device (SaMD).
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NY/NJ Chapter Webcast: Regulatory Opportunities and challenges with mRNA Technology- Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Monday, 12 June 2023 (12:00 - 1:30PM)
1.5RAC Credits
Member: $0 | NonMemeber $25
This webcast will describe the current regulatory framework applicable to mRNA products and explain the regulatory challenges and opportunities that have been enabled with mRNA technology.
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Clinical Evaluation for Medical Devices
Monday, 12 June 2023 (9:00 - 1:00PM)
12.0RAC Credits
Price: Member: $1125 NonMember: $1290
This training will give you the skills to ensure all the requirements of the EU MDR are met & provide insight into how clinical evaluation is integrated with risk management and post-market surveillance.
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Regulatory Challenges, Prospects, and Modern Solution
Thursday, 01 June 2023 (12:00 - 4:00PM)
3.0RAC Credits
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We'll discuss the evolving regulatory landscape, opportunities, challenges, and the emerging use and analytics of real-world data (RWD), specifically, leveraging the innovation of Targeted Learning.
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Preparing to Take the RAC Drugs Exam (May 2023)
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 (11:00 - 4:00PM)
12.0RAC Credits
Member: $495 | NonMember: $580
Designed specifically for those preparing to take the RAC Drugs exam. This workshop will be facilitated by a panel of RAC-certified regulatory professionals and focuses on sharpening strategic test-taking skills.
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RAPS Webcast: Rapid Sharing of International Clinical Data Ensuring Patient Privacy for Combating Pandemics and Other Diseases
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 (12:00 - 1:00PM)
1.0RAC Credits
Free
Health situations like the COVID-19 pandemic, are urging us to change in the long research procedures restricted by national regulations as information sharing is the key to rapid innovation in the era of Bi.
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Preparing to Take the RAC Devices Exam (May 2023)
Monday, 22 May 2023 (5:00 - 8:00PM)
6.0RAC Credits
Members: $580|Nonmembers: $680
This workshopwill be facilitated by a panel of regulatory professionals who have earned their RAC credential and are subject matter experts in their field.