News & Events
-
-
2011 Press Announcements
March 2011
- March 10, 2011 - FDA, Justice Department take action against McNeil-PPC Inc.
- March 10, 2011 - FDA approves device to maintain blood flow during artery bypass brain surgery
- March 09, 2011 - FDA approves Benlysta to treat lupus
- March 05, 2011 - FDA: E. coli O157:H7 cases linked to hazelnuts
- March 04, 2011 - FDA modifies boxed warning for pulmonary arterial hypertension drug Letairis
- March 04, 2011 - FDA: Risk of oral birth defects in children born to mothers taking topiramate
- March 02, 2011 - FDA prompts removal of unapproved drugs from market
- March 01, 2011 - FDA approves new drug to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
February 2011
- February 25, 2011 - FDA approves Edarbi to treat high blood pressure
- February 24, 2011 - FDA and Georgetown University Medical Center announce partnership
- February 24, 2011 - FDA: U.S. Marshals seize food products at Tennessee company
- February 24, 2011 - FDA: Advanced genomic test helps trace sources of foodborne illness outbreak
- February 23, 2011 - FDA permits marketing of first test for most common cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks
- February 17, 2011 - FDA approves product to prevent bleeding in people with rare genetic defect
- February 17, 2011 - FDA warns against certain uses of asthma drug terbutaline for preterm labor
- February 16, 2011 - FDA expands use of banding system for weight loss
- February 16, 2011 - U.S. Marshals seize Auralgan Otic Solution
- February 14, 2011 - FDA seeks to invest in foodborne illness prevention, medical product safety and countermeasures
- February 14, 2011 - FDA finalizes regulation for certain software, hardware used with medical devices
- February 11, 2011 - FDA approves first 3-D mammography imaging system
- February 11, 2011 - FDA clears test to help patients with kidney transplants
- February 08, 2011 - FDA approves 1st pacemaker designed to work safely during some MRI exams
- February 08, 2011 - FDA launches Medical Device Innovation Initiative
- February 07, 2011 - FDA orders postmarket surveillance of certain TMJ implants
- February 04, 2011 - FDA clears first diagnostic radiology application for mobile devices
- February 04, 2011 - FDA approves drug to reduce risk of preterm birth in at-risk pregnant women
- February 01, 2011 - FDA reminds health care professionals about safe use of non-sterile alcohol prep pads
January 2011
- January 27, 2011 - Fourth FDA orphan drug designation workshop scheduled for Feb. 28 - March 1, 2011
- January 26, 2011 - FDA review indicates possible association between breast implants and a rare cancer
- January 21, 2011 - FDA approves Viibryd to treat major depressive disorder
- January 20, 2011 - Maine seafood processor enters into consent decree with FDA
- January 19, 2011 - FDA to improve most common review path for medical devices
- January 18, 2011 - FDA Approves Head Lice Treatment for Children and Adults
- January 18, 2011 - Federal government obtains permanent injunction against Deltex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- January 13, 2011 - FDA seeks to halt processing, distribution at New York juice company
- January 13, 2011 - FDA limits acetaminophen in prescription combination products; requires liver toxicity warnings
- January 13, 2011 - U.S. Marshals seize dental devices from Florida manufacturer
- January 07, 2011 - FDA approves opioid analgesic to help cancer patients manage pain
- January 07, 2011 - FDA warns public of continued extortion scam by FDA impersonators
- January 07, 2011 - FDA inspects retailers in Miss.; issues warning letters for illegal tobacco sales to minors
- January 05, 2011 - FDA launches website to help regulated industries save time, resources
- January 04, 2011 - FDA to require substantial equivalence reviews for new tobacco products
-
-
-