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Three Japanese device firms slapped with U.S. FDA queries on possible 'superbug' link
Three Japanese companies known more for their cameras than medical devices have been called on the U.S. FDA carpet to explain why their medical scopes may be associated with at least two "superbug" deaths.
Ranbaxy bid to regain marketing approval for key generics shot down by federal judge
A Ranbaxy Laboratories effort to have two of its drugs returned to the U.S. FDA's marketing-approval list was quashed when a U.S. district judge dismissed the suit at the request of the agency.
FDA warns manufacturer of failing to report corrections to its device disinfection system
The FDA has issued a stern warning to infection control specialist Cenorin, advising the company to correct violations such as failing to notify the FDA of a correction sent to users of its medical device disinfection system.
New Jersey compounder indicted over unsanitary manufacturing
The FDA has decided that not only were the operations of New Jersey-based Med Prep Consulting unsterile, they were illegal.
FDA in midst of updating endoscope labels implicated in 'superbug' infections
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is working to update the labels for duodenoscopes linked to the recent "superbug" outbreak that were inadequately cleaned, according to a Reuters report.
Consumer group petitions FDA to pull generic antifungal med
Currently, there are several generics on the U.S. market of oral antifungal agent ketoconazole. But consumer advocacy organization Public Citizen is trying to change that.
Sagent brings production in-house after FDA finds fault with Indian CMO
Sagent Pharmaceuticals has transferred production of atracurium besylate injection to its own plant after the FDA spotted GMP problems at the CMO that was manufacturing the drug. The FDA observations relate to aseptic practices at Emcure Pharmaceuticals, an Indian manufacturer behind earlier recalls by Pfizer and Teva.
India's Sun Pharma recalls epilepsy treatment levetiracetam batch over failed dissolution tests
Sun Pharma issued a recall of 3,363 bottles of its levetiracetam extended-release drug for treating epilepsy in the United States after the tablets failed dissolution tests.
Lupin plant hit with Form 483 but continues to rack up approvals
The FDA has sent a Form 483 to Lupin listing 6 observations its inspectors made during a visit to one of the company's production plants in central India last month. However, the ticking off has done little to slow the rate of approvals for the facility, which has racked up two site transfer nods and one ANDA go-ahead since receiving the Form 483.
23andMe scores FDA OK to market genetic carrier test direct to consumers
23andMe nabbed FDA clearance to market its genetic carrier test directly to consumers, a big win for the company as it continues to get back in the agency's good graces and expand the reach for its genetic tests.
