On April 6, 2020 from 3-4 PM ET the @US_FDA will host a webinar for device manufacturers & industry to discuss and answer questions on recently issued, immediately in effect guidances on enforcement policy for personal protective equipment during #COVID19 https://go.usa.gov/xvYza   pic.twitter.com/IVsUm0IjpU
On April 6, 2020 from 3-4 PM ET the @US_FDA will host a webinar for device manufacturers & industry to discuss and answer questions on recently issued, immediately in effect guidances on enforcement policy for personal protective equipment during #COVID19 https://go.usa.gov/xvYza  pic.twitter.com/IVsUm0IjpU (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 3, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at FDADeviceInfo) Source Type: news

While we all are practicing social distancing to #FlattenTheCurve, first responders & health care professionals must remain on the front lines of the #COVID19 pandemic. FDA ’ s own #USPHS officers are focused on protecting the health of the nation. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-voices-perspectives-fda-leadership-and-experts/fda-commissioned-corps-officers-front-line-covid-19-response   …
While we all are practicing social distancing to #FlattenTheCurve, first responders & health care professionals must remain on the front lines of the #COVID19 pandemic. FDA’s own #USPHS officers are focused on protecting the health of the nation. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-voices-perspectives-fda-leadership-and-experts/fda-commissioned-corps-officers-front-line-covid-19-response … (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 3, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at US_FDA) Source Type: news

Flagging: We ’ ve updated our FAQs for diagnostic testing of #COVID19 to include more information about alternative instruments. https://go.usa.gov/xvYv3   pic.twitter.com/5TymYOBRwv
Flagging: We’ve updated our FAQs for diagnostic testing of #COVID19 to include more information about alternative instruments. https://go.usa.gov/xvYv3  pic.twitter.com/5TymYOBRwv (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 3, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at FDADeviceInfo) Source Type: news

Together, we can #SlowTheSpread. Here are the latest actions FDA has taken in the fight against #COVID19: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-daily-roundup-april-2-2020   … pic.twitter.com/KXtqshoozY
Together, we can #SlowTheSpread. Here are the latest actions FDA has taken in the fight against #COVID19: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-daily-roundup-april-2-2020 … pic.twitter.com/KXtqshoozY (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 3, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at SteveFDA) Source Type: news

Flagging: We ’ ve just updated our FAQs for diagnostic testing of #COVID19 to include more information about alternatives to nasopharyngeal swabs and media https://go.usa.gov/xvYY9   pic.twitter.com/ydY3UQ72La
Flagging: We’ve just updated our FAQs for diagnostic testing of #COVID19 to include more information about alternatives to nasopharyngeal swabs and media https://go.usa.gov/xvYY9  pic.twitter.com/ydY3UQ72La (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 2, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at FDADeviceInfo) Source Type: news

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. is recalling the Over the Wire Embolectomy Catheter due to a risk of the balloon catheter failing to deflate during use. Find out more about this #MedicalDevice recall. https://go.usa.gov/xvYxR  
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. is recalling the Over the Wire Embolectomy Catheter due to a risk of the balloon catheter failing to deflate during use. Find out more about this #MedicalDevice recall. https://go.usa.gov/xvYxR  (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 2, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at FDADeviceInfo) Source Type: news

Today, the @US_FDA identified a Class I Recall, the most serious type of recall: LeMaitre Vascular Inc. Recalls LeMaitre Over the Wire Embolectomy Catheter Due to Balloon Deflation and Separation Issue.pic.twitter.com/5oGWz05q3P
Today, the @US_FDA identified a Class I Recall, the most serious type of recall: LeMaitre Vascular Inc. Recalls LeMaitre Over the Wire Embolectomy Catheter Due to Balloon Deflation and Separation Issue. pic.twitter.com/5oGWz05q3P (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 2, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at FDADeviceInfo) Source Type: news

Finally, we appreciate industry ’ s willingness to help increase hand sanitizer supply to meet the increasing demand for alcohol-based hand sanitizers during the #COVID19 pandemic. We have published guidances to provide flexibility to help meet this demand. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/information-drug-class/qa-consumers-hand-sanitizers-and-covid-19   …
Finally, we appreciate industry’s willingness to help increase hand sanitizer supply to meet the increasing demand for alcohol-based hand sanitizers during the #COVID19 pandemic. We have published guidances to provide flexibility to help meet this demand. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/information-drug-class/qa-consumers-hand-sanitizers-and-covid-19 … (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 2, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at SteveFDA) Source Type: news

We work closely with manufacturers to make sure that they continue to notify the FDA about permanent or temporary interruptions in the manufacture of drugs, biologics & animal drugs that could disrupt the supply of these products for patients. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-takes-further-steps-help-mitigate-supply-interruptions-food-and   … pic.twitter.com/yRIDDdG43M
We work closely with manufacturers to make sure that they continue to notify the FDA about permanent or temporary interruptions in the manufacture of drugs, biologics & animal drugs that could disrupt the supply of these products for patients. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-takes-further-steps-help-mitigate-supply-interruptions-food-and … pic.twitter.com/yRIDDdG43M (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 2, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at SteveFDA) Source Type: news

Huge thanks to the @US_FDA Consumer Safety Officers in the New York imports division who quickly inspected imported shipment of emergency medical supplies to ensure products are safe for medical professionals who urgently need them in #COVID19 response.pic.twitter.com/UN7u4ICQeu
Huge thanks to the @US_FDA Consumer Safety Officers in the New York imports division who quickly inspected imported shipment of emergency medical supplies to ensure products are safe for medical professionals who urgently need them in #COVID19 response. pic.twitter.com/UN7u4ICQeu (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 2, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at SteveFDA) Source Type: news

Do you have questions about FDA and the food supply during the #COVID19 pandemic? Rest assured FDA is working tirelessly to keep the food supply safe, and we don ’ t see any shortages in the supply chain at this time. https://go.usa.gov/xvrsp   pic.twitter.com/BGr76KgnPC
Do you have questions about FDA and the food supply during the #COVID19 pandemic? Rest assured FDA is working tirelessly to keep the food supply safe, and we don’t see any shortages in the supply chain at this time. https://go.usa.gov/xvrsp  pic.twitter.com/BGr76KgnPC (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 2, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at US_FDA) Source Type: news

Yesterday, FDA and @FTC issued warning letters to 3 companies for selling fraudulent products with claims to prevent, treat, mitigate, diagnose or cure #COVID19. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/health-fraud-scams/fraudulent-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-products   … pic.twitter.com/VLN5H3fMgp
Yesterday, FDA and @FTC issued warning letters to 3 companies for selling fraudulent products with claims to prevent, treat, mitigate, diagnose or cure #COVID19. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/health-fraud-scams/fraudulent-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-products … pic.twitter.com/VLN5H3fMgp (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 2, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at SteveFDA) Source Type: news

Today, as part of FDA ’ s ongoing commitment to fight the #COVID19 pandemic, we issued guidance for immediate implementation to address the urgent & immediate need for blood & its components. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-provides-updated-guidance-address-urgent-need-blood-during-pandemic   … pic.twitter.com/Ub4tk1fkAw
Today, as part of FDA’s ongoing commitment to fight the #COVID19 pandemic, we issued guidance for immediate implementation to address the urgent & immediate need for blood & its components. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-provides-updated-guidance-address-urgent-need-blood-during-pandemic … pic.twitter.com/Ub4tk1fkAw (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 2, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at SteveFDA) Source Type: news

We ’ re providing updated information to keep the American public informed on actions @US_FDA is taking to regulate medical devices used to diagnose, prevent and treat #COVID19. https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/emergency-situations-medical-devices/medical-devices-and-covid-19-coronavirus-pandemic   …
We’re providing updated information to keep the American public informed on actions @US_FDA is taking to regulate medical devices used to diagnose, prevent and treat #COVID19. https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/emergency-situations-medical-devices/medical-devices-and-covid-19-coronavirus-pandemic … (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 2, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at SteveFDA) Source Type: news

IF you choose to wear a face covering: Wash your hands well before and after, & don ’ t touch your face while wearing Please save the N95 masks for healthcare/ frontline workers Remember it is not a replacement for social distancing. Your best bet is still to stay at home.
IF you choose to wear a face covering: Wash your hands well before and after, & don’t touch your face while wearing Please save the N95 masks for healthcare/ frontline workers Remember it is not a replacement for social distancing. Your best bet is still to stay at home. (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 2, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at Surgeon_General) Source Type: news