One Manufacturer Linked to 26 Product Recalls

In the last 2 weeks, the FDA has recalled 26 over-the-counter (OTC) eye drop products sold at major pharmacies such as CVS, Rite-Aid, Target, Walmart, and others, all apparently linked to one manufacturer. The eye drops are suspected to be contaminated and their use poses a risk of infection in the eyes that could result … Read more

FDA Clarifies the Process to Appeal Rejection of Export Certificate Request

When the FDA refuses to issue export certificates for certain medical devices, the requesters can appeal the process. A new guidance document released this week describes the process for such appeals. Export certificates from the FDA are critical for manufacturers’ ability to export US-approved devices to other countries and any delay could have serious commercial … Read more