Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Public Workshop-optimize Clinical Trial Design centre for the development of Pediatric heart devices 30. September 2010

Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Cardiology (ACC), Cardiovascular Angiography and measures (SCAI) and the national institutes of Health (NIH), with the support of the Society is announcing public Workshop on the development of Clinical pediatric heart devices.

Rarely is the equipment developed, evaluated and congenital heart disease, in particular, approved for the treatment of children. Small, heterogeneous population, long-term follow-up is needed because the market incentive and regulatory requirements and the cost-benefit analysis misperceptions are some problems that make trial of the standard control at random from the pediatric Cardiology difficult to implement. The workshop is intended to request information from the clinical, academia, professional associations, other government agencies and industry is one of the best ways to provide an efficient and practical presentation of clinical trial, which will contribute to the development of pediatric Cardiology equipment to overcoming patient population challenges.The data collected in This and future workshops help develop optimal aiheuttavalle pediatric Cardiology device testing instructions. Heart devices specially designed and/or pediatric patients, with the indication of the marketing approval would have a serious impact on public health.

Experts invited deals with a particular focus on models and statistical methods of analysis for the trial version of the clinical trials in the type (s) and clinical information that will help you in this population of patients, in particular, the challenges of alternative sources of supply. each section after the question and answer session is an audience and panel discussion will allow participants to interact with the workshop speakers and panelists. conclusions session allows other interactions.

This meeting will be held September 30 th, 2010, 8: 00 a.m., at the following location:

Romance Center, room 102
747 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103,

The meeting is not videotaped or webcasted.

TimePresentation TitleSpeakerAffiliationChief Pediatrics medical officer
Center for devices and radiological (CDRH)
The u.s. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Overview of pediatric device regulatory issuesBiomedical engineer, scientific reviewer
DIVISION of cardiovascular equipment (DCD)
CDRH
Funding support available through the NIH pediatric Cardiologist FDATypes developmentPediatric device
Funding/support through the FDA/for pediatric device OOPD developmentMedical officer NIH-NHLBI-Pediatric Heart NetworkTypes
Office orphan products Development (OOPD)
FDAChief,
Interventional Cardiology devices Branch (ICDB)
CDRH
Preclinical data planning, clinical trialsChief FDARole
Circulatory support and Prosthetics Branch (CSPB),
CDRH
FDAWhen is the appropriate vs. Control vs. performance goal at random from the clinical trial?medical officer,
DCD, ICDB
CDRH
FDAHow can can be done in pediatric Cardiology RCT?Pediatric Cardiology
Children's Hospital BostonWhat settings exist surgical difficulties to meet the randomizing controls?a member of staff
DCD
CDRH
FDAREPEL-CV-adhesion barrier trialConsider simultaneous randomized surgically controlsPediatric Cardiology
Cleveland ClinicEstablishing performance GoalsPediatric Cardiology
Rush University Medical CenterPediatric Cardiology
Johns HopkinsPanelists: Robert Beekman, m. (Administrator), Pamela Simons (AGA) and above, as well as various speakersBenefits and disadvantages of each Clinical Trial DesignsDivision and biometrics, Office of surveillance and biometrics (OSB),
CDRH,
FDABayesian and a small "n" trial designsDirector,
Biometrics, OSB, Division of
CDRH,
FDATips and tips to increase the size of a small "n" trialsPanelists information: Greg Campbell (Administrator) and Pediatric Heart network speakersLessons Learned single Ventricle reconstruction TrialLessons process Investigator-run TrialsJohns Hopkins children CenterDirector, HUD devices from
OOPD
FDAPanelists: Bram Zuckerman, m. (Administrator), Lynn Mahony, m. (UT West) and Epidemiology, above speakersDivision
OSB,
CDRH,
Impact of the Improved FDAThe register: Pediatric and adult congenital Cardiology, TreatmentsPediatric
Children's National Medical Center;
Chair, effects of steering CommitteeThe challenge records, historical and pediatric Cardiology Mayo ClinicPanelists trialPediatric device present: Charlie Berul, m. (Administrator), Thomas Jones, m. (Seattle Children); Pam Simons (AGA Medical), Fred Tobia (NMT Medical) Tim Rynn (W.L. Gore), and speakers

If you wish to participate in this Workshop, you must register at the close of business day, the 16th.September 2010.

There is no fee to register for the Workshop and registration is first come, first served basis. Early registration is recommended because seating is limited.

Public comments allowed and promoted at a meeting of the open comment during the discussion sessions.

If you need to be paid to the special Accommodations Enable disabilidád Lynn Colegrove, AAP, at 847-434-7820. If you need more information about registration, please contact Francesca Joseph, m., orphans Office Products Development, Office of the Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Bldg. 32 Silver Spring, MD 20993, 301-796-6805, FAX: 301-847-8621, francesca.joseph@fda.hhs.gov.

Is in the hotel rooms block (Sept 29) on Wednesday and Thursday (Sept 30) can be called AAP housing 800 468-6322 (U.S./Canada); (415) 979-2290 (International) or call the Hotels directly (Hotels list: https://www.cmrhousing.com/aap_2n/hotellist.aspx) disclaimer icon.

For more information about this meeting of the contact:

Francesca Joseph
Food and drug administration
Office orphan products Development
10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Bldg. 32 5277, Rm.
Silver Spring, MD 20993
Phone: 301-796-6805
Email: francesca.joseph@fda.hhs.gov

    

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Public Workshop-THE ASK for kids (assess the challenges children tietotuotteille Neurologic devices) research Workshop, 13 September 2010

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing public Workshop, academic researchers and the use of a specific programme for research and development and/or to improve the approaches to the protection and promotion of public health of children and adolescents with pediatric neuroprostheses neuroprostheses of clinical data management.


The workshop is intended to provide an overview of pediatric initiatives through the Agency's neurological and neurosurgical Perspectives medical devices, pediatric assessments and the results of the operations and to carry out scientific research in pediatric neuroprotheses different, including the New York post of implants, deep brain lihasstimulaattoreiden, sunttien hydrocephalus, vagus nerve and spinal cord of ovine and caprine animals lihasstimulaattoreiden lihasstimulaattoreiden questions relating to the use of this public workshop. information support more effective strategies for the assessment of the Agency shall be governed by the pediatric neuroprostheses.


This meeting will be held at the 9: 00 am 13.September 2010 at the following location:


Meeting venue: FDA White Oak Campus, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 31, Conference Center, Great Room Silver Spring, m. 20993.


The meeting is not videotaped or webcasted

Workshop objective and QuestionsPediatric initiatives across AgencyThe ASK children STUDY research project and UpdateMedical device settings-General opportunities and the financial perspective for the Pediatric Neurologic ChallengesClinical devices-Neurosurgical approaches, Medical devices of the financial perspective for the Pediatric Neurologic DevicesClinical-neurological ConsiderationsASK children Study site PerspectivesInvited Experts DiscussionAdvocacy PerspectiveScience Neurologic community control panel equipment research and expert panel discussion on the financial perspectives DevelopmentInvited invited Expert

If you wish to participate in this Workshop, you must register at the close of business, 6.September 2010.


There is no fee to register for the Workshop and registration on the basis of, first, first, to designate the. Early registration is recommended because seating is limited.


If you want to make oral presentation during the meeting of the Doggy Steps open comment give during the registration of the notice of the meeting of the FDA. request will focus on the areas described that presentations. What do you want to address your presentation to a discussion topic should identify and shall submit a brief statement that describes the experience and expertise in the relevant proposed and/or presentation. Each discussion topic at hand were concentrated in the open session to keep each oral presentation should be treated with only one topic. FDA will do its best to requests to speak.


If you need special Accommodations, please contact disabilidád thanks to Carlos Peña, Ph.d. 301-796-8521, at carlos.pena@fda.hhs.gov at least 7 days in advance of the meeting.


Carlos Peña, Ph.d.
Food and drug administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue, WO32-4264
Silver Spring, MD
20993-0002
Phone: 301-796-8521
FAX: 301-847-8617
Email: carlos.pena@fda.hhs.gov

    

Monday, September 20, 2010

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Sunday, September 19, 2010

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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Safety investigation of a suspected counterfeit Combat Application finally (C-A-T ®): the first communication to the

Sent date:9. August 2010


User group:

People who use eventually: Military buyer, military personnel, Emergency first responders (Fire Fighters, Police Officers, EMTs), individuals, who may find themselves in a situation where they need to stop serious bleeding: Hunter, for hikers, Rock ClimbersConsumers: Friends and Family, military personnel, Paintball players, war-Re-enactors

Medical Specialty:An error occurred while reading the Medicine, an error occurred while reading the responders trauma


Device:


Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T ®) consists of the belt, which is placed on the injured part (head), and then in the bond market tightened tension rod (windlass) with blood flow are protected in the same place Windlass. in such a way that the victim may be transported for the first aid post. Tourniquet to self-applied according to the victim, or it can be applied to any other person.


The other side of the tourniquet is, inter alia, of the Pink Car Mats other characters, C-A-T ® logo outline cat and national supply number NSN6515-01-521-7976. it is a compendium of resources which are manufactured and distributed the following distributors:

The rescue of North America, LLC-Greer, SCCardinal Health – Mcgaw Park, ILOwens and Minor-Mechanicsville, VAAmerican purchasing Services-Opa Locka, FLPhoenix Textile Corporation-O'Fallon, MO

A summary of the problem and scope:


THE FDA has become aware of a suspected counterfeit C-A-T ® finally finally. suspected counterfeit is subtle differences in the stitching thread ID, and printing of plastic parts molding. they are packaged and labelled other than an authorized distributor or distributors.


Preliminary testing has shown that in the case of a suspected counterfeit tourniquet does not perform the same as the Composite resources produced by the Windlass is lower in the case of the tourniquet. in the case of a suspected counterfeit products and breaks or bends, until the necessary force can be applied to put an end to the blood flow.Excessive blood loss is liable to endanger the victim's life and eventually lead to death.


Recommendations/functions:

Use only the C-A-T ® finally Composite resources produced by and one of those listed above, I would like to purchase from authorized distributors. others may be counterfeit, and may fail If use., you have the C-A-T ® Finally you suspect of being counterfeit, replace them as soon as possible to the actual devices in the event of possible counterfeits. If fails, it endangers the life of the patient. Notify THE FDA's Office of Criminal investigation (OCI), if you suspect that the tourniquet counterfeit, contact: Alex Alvarado, Special Agent FDA Office of Criminal investigation-(240) 276-9407.

FDA activities:


FDA and the Ministry of defence and the deposit facility will remain unchanged to examine this issue and determine the suspected counterfeit products we will update this communication sources. available for more information.


Reporting problems with FDA


Prompt notification of adverse events to help the FDA identify and better understand the risks associated with medical devices if you suspect problems. Finally, we recommend a voluntary report, FDA MedWatch safety information and events through the reporting program to a file. medical devices that FDA user personnel employed by the port facility reporting requirements shall be complied with in respect of their facilities reporting procedures.


You can help us to get as much information as possible relating to adverse events in the end, you may want to include the following information in the reports, if available:

The manufacturer's name (Brand name) NameDevice date device had ManufacturedDistributor's events NameDetails and medical or Surgical Interventions (if applicable)

Contact information:


If you have any questions about communication, contact small manufacturers Division, International and Consumer Assistance (DSMICA) at dsmica@fda.hhs.gov, 800-638-2041, or 301-796-7100.


This document reflects the FDA in accordance with the information available to the public are informed of the ongoing safety reviews of medical devices in order to reinforce our commitment to the nature of the current analysis., and this situation will not be liable for any public health effects are not yet clear.

    

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Removing Retrievable Inferior Vena Cava Filters: Initial Communication

Public:For implanting physicians and clinical care of patients with ongoing liberating vena cava filter responsible (IVC). Contains the Interventional radiologists, interventional cardiologists, vascular Surgeons, status, in the event of an emergency doctors (trauma), primary health care, orthopedic surgeons bariatric surgeons physiciansIVC filters are small, cage-like devices that have been added to the liberating vena cava (main those exported from the bottom of the heart to the body of the blood) and prevent blood clots of blood to the lungs.  IVC filters is often placed patients at risk of pulmonary embolism (blood clot, lungs) when the anticoagulant therapy cannot be used or is inoperative. Some patients may require a long-term protection of PE and implantation of permanent IVC filters are frequently in these cases. Others only in the short term, the need to protect the IVC filters are generally used in the repository, such devices must, where the option will be the patient risk PE subsidies.  IVC filter usage has increased rapidly over the last 30 years. In 1979, 2 000 IVC filters have been used, although in 2007 almost 167,000 filters were infektoituvia and IVC filters only on the market is expected to grow, with estimated 259,000 IVC filter element in 2012 (Smouse and Johar, Endovascular today February 2010). FDA has received since 2005, 921 device related to an adverse event reports, IVC filters that 328 participating device with immigration, 146 embolizations (detachment of appliance parts), 70 participating punch, IVC, 56 participating filter does. Some of these events resulted in adverse clinical outcomes, patient. These types of events may be related to the repository in the text filter for long periods of time when PE risk has subsided time exceeds the remaining.  FDA is concerned that these authorisations IVC filters, intended for a short-term location does not always removed when the patient risk PE subsides. IVC filters associated with the long-term risks are known but are not limited to the lower part of the deep's vein Thrombosis (DVT), the filter system does not burst, filter, filter embolization and migration IVC punch.FDA recommends that implanting physicians and clinical care of patients on an ongoing basis to determine how much data is actually responsible for inspection shall be carried out on the IVC filters as soon as protected from PE is a filter from a is no longer required. FDA encourages all doctors care and monitoring of the IVC filter recipients to take into account the risks and benefits of removing a filter for each patient. If the patient is available in the IVC-filter that should be removed on the basis of his individual risks and benefits of profile, primary care doctor or provide continuous patient treatment, reference should be made to remove a filter from a patient IVC when it is feasible and clinically indicated. This original communication is developing device security issues to inform the public of THE FDA's commitment. The Office shall communicate the final findings, the information available when the analysis is complete part of the development of final. As our position, THE FDA reviewed the literature and visit the quantitative decision analysis modeling to assess the risks and benefits of the profile after a change in the repository IVC filter implantation over time. For more information about the FDA's decision analysis model, including the risks and benefits of the proposals shall be adopted in accordance with the schedule for the implantation of the update for the purpose of this communication, peer review, a publication to be available in future medical journal. If, you have a communication, please contact small manufacturers Division, International and Consumer Assistance (DSMICA) at dsmica@cdrh.fda.gov or 800-638-2041. This document reflects FDA's current our commitment to the public about the ongoing safety reviews of medical devices in accordance with the examination of the facts available.

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Monday, September 13, 2010

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Sunday, September 12, 2010

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Saturday, September 11, 2010

West Nile virus was found in the region of horses

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Thursday, September 9, 2010

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