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Accessing COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines for Research: The Re-emergence of the Tragedy of the ‘Anticommons’

Bill of Health

Some COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers in the US have refused to share vaccine samples for research purposes , creating an access issue with the potential to delay comparator studies, follow-on research, and new vaccine / drug development. However, the act of submitting an application to the FDA based on such research (e.g.,

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SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary | Monthly Update 2022 – June

SQA

ANVISA published the RDC 702/2022, which repeals some requirements that were instituted to speed market approval of devices needed to treat patients during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Regulations were first issued with immediate effect in 2002 and were later revised in 2016.

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SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary | Monthly Update 2022 – September/October

SQA

19 Medical Rehabilitation Equipment. This proposal builds upon the existing legal framework, which came into force in 2002 for blood and 2004 for tissues and cells. United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – Regulations and guidance. CMDE Announcement No. 04 Orthopedic Surgical Instruments. 09 Physiotherapy Equipment.

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SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary 5 | Monthly Update 2021

SQA

COVID-19 Response: Freely Available ISO Standards, 18 June 2021. A number of ISO standards have been made available to support global efforts to address the COVID-19 crisis. ISO 10651-4:2002, Lung ventilators – Part 4: Particular requirements for operator-powered resuscitators. b) and 320.31(d)(3)).

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SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary | Monthly Update 2024

SQA

This edition is aligned with the latest regulatory guidelines, including EU Annex 1 (revised 2022), EU Annex 15, the FDA Guidance for Industry: Sterile Drug Products Produced by Aseptic Processing — Current Good Manufacturing Practices, and the FDA Draft Guidance for Industry: Current Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Gases.

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Another Update on Medical Abortion Litigation

Drug & Device Law

FDA litigation, back in April, the United States Supreme Court had just stayed what we described as “a truly ridiculous decision purporting to invalidate a number of actions taken by FDA with regard to mifepristone, the only currently marketed approved medication for medical abortion.” FDA , 727 F. That’s why Buckman Co.

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Another Update on Medical Abortion Litigation

Drug & Device Law

FDA litigation, back in April, the United States Supreme Court had just stayed what we described as “a truly ridiculous decision purporting to invalidate a number of actions taken by FDA with regard to mifepristone, the only currently marketed approved medication for medical abortion.” FDA , 727 F. That’s why Buckman Co.

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