Enforcement:

  • Recalls:
    • Classified recalls from 21 firms, Unclassified recalls from 13 firms
    • Class II and III recalls
  • Import Alerts:
    • A limited number of import alerts from Israel and China
  • Warning Letters:
    • Drug Manufacturers:  4 warning letters
    • Human Cells/Tissues: 2 warning letters
    • Compounding Pharmacies:  1 warning letter for an inspection ending in 2016 (not a typo)
    • Device Firms: 1 warning letter
  • 483s:
  • Consent Decree Agreement: none
  • Europe Published:

Laws & Guidance:

  • Guidance: The FDA, EMA, TGA, HPRA and WHO all published guidance, including 17 from the FDA and 4 from the EMA.
  • Non-Guidance: Numerous publications this month from the FDA, EMA, MHRA, HPRA, and Health Canada.