FDA has worked with over 190 #COVID19 test developers who intend to submit EUA applications. To date, 17 emergency use authorizations have been issued & under our laboratory developed test policy, more than 100 labs have notified FDA that they are testing. https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/emergency-situations-medical-devices/faqs-diagnostic-testing-sars-cov-2   …
FDA has worked with over 190 #COVID19 test developers who intend to submit EUA applications. To date, 17 emergency use authorizations have been issued & under our laboratory developed test policy, more than 100 labs have notified FDA that they are testing. https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/emergency-situations-medical-devices/faqs-diagnostic-testing-sars-cov-2 … (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - March 26, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at SteveFDA) Source Type: news

Yesterday, we announced a number of actions FDA has taken to fight the #COVID19 pandemic: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-daily-roundup-march-25-2020   … pic.twitter.com/xUJEmME0jw
Yesterday, we announced a number of actions FDA has taken to fight the #COVID19 pandemic: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-daily-roundup-march-25-2020 … pic.twitter.com/xUJEmME0jw (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - March 26, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at SteveFDA) Source Type: news

You have my commitment that I will not rest in the search for possible #COVID19 treatment options. However, our decision-making will always be based on data and science.
(Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - March 26, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at SteveFDA) Source Type: news

Every day, over 17,000 @US_FDA professionals are committed to working around the clock to break down barriers to innovation and accelerate the development of lifesaving treatments as part of an all-of-government and all-of-America approach to defeating #COVID19.
(Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - March 26, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at SteveFDA) Source Type: news

Find the latest information and answers to frequently asked questions about hand sanitizers and #COVID19 on our website: https://go.usa.gov/xvqpe   .pic.twitter.com/LabgeYD3YM
Find the latest information and answers to frequently asked questions about hand sanitizers and #COVID19 on our website: https://go.usa.gov/xvqpe . pic.twitter.com/LabgeYD3YM (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - March 26, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at FDA_Drug_Info) Source Type: news

The @US_FDA just issued an immediately in effect guidance on the Enforcement Policy for Face Masks and Respirators During the Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency. https://go.usa.gov/xvqBd  
The @US_FDA just issued an immediately in effect guidance on the Enforcement Policy for Face Masks and Respirators During the Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency. https://go.usa.gov/xvqBd  (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - March 26, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at FDADeviceInfo) Source Type: news

We believe the policy set forth in this guidance may help address #COVID19 by helping to expand the availability of general use face masks for the general public & particulate filtering facepiece respirators (including N95 respirators) for healthcare professionals.
We believe the policy set forth in this guidance may help address #COVID19 by helping to expand the availability of general use face masks for the general public & particulate filtering facepiece respirators (including N95 respirators) for healthcare professionals. (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - March 26, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at FDADeviceInfo) Source Type: news

All hands and supplies are on deck in the fight against #COVID19. Today @US_FDA ’ s CDRH sent our supply of gloves, masks, gowns, and N95 respirators from our Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories to the Clinical Center at @NIH.pic.twitter.com/dYiNrpnE1B
All hands and supplies are on deck in the fight against #COVID19. Today @US_FDA’s CDRH sent our supply of gloves, masks, gowns, and N95 respirators from our Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories to the Clinical Center at @NIH. pic.twitter.com/dYiNrpnE1B (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - March 25, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at FDADeviceInfo) Source Type: news

We ’ re in the middle of the @WhiteHouse #Coronavirus Task Force ’ s 15 Days to Slow the Spread. Follow these tips to keep yourself, your family and your community healthy. https://twitter.com/HHSGov/status/1242449847426469889   …
We’re in the middle of the @WhiteHouse #Coronavirus Task Force’s 15 Days to Slow the Spread. Follow these tips to keep yourself, your family and your community healthy. https://twitter.com/HHSGov/status/1242449847426469889 … (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - March 25, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at SteveFDA) Source Type: news

Through the emergency Investigational New Drug (eIND) application process, FDA is facilitating the use of #COVID19 convalescent plasma as an investigational treatment for individual #COVID19 patients with serious or immediately life-threatening #COVID19. https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/investigational-new-drug-ind-or-device-exemption-ide-process-cber/investigational-covid-19-convalescent-plasma-emergency-inds   …
Through the emergency Investigational New Drug (eIND) application process, FDA is facilitating the use of #COVID19 convalescent plasma as an investigational treatment for individual #COVID19 patients with serious or immediately life-threatening #COVID19. https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/investigational-new-drug-ind-or-device-exemption-ide-process-cber/investigational-covid-19-convalescent-plasma-emergency-inds … (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - March 24, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at US_FDA) Source Type: news

Sometimes science moves faster than the regulatory process, & in times of public health emergency like the #COVID19 pandemic, it is paramount that we be flexible in getting potentially life-saving investigational medicines to patients who need them most. https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/investigational-new-drug-ind-or-device-exemption-ide-process-cber/investigational-covid-19-convalescent-plasma-emergency-inds   …
Sometimes science moves faster than the regulatory process, & in times of public health emergency like the #COVID19 pandemic, it is paramount that we be flexible in getting potentially life-saving investigational medicines to patients who need them most. https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/investigational-new-drug-ind-or-device-exemption-ide-process-cber/investigational-covid-19-convalescent-plasma-emergency-inds … (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - March 24, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at SteveFDA) Source Type: news

Parents: A key to slowing the spread of #COVID19 is to limit social interactions and practice #socialdistancing. Press pause on play dates & keep any groups as small as possible. #StayAtHome https://bit.ly/2y0L4fG   pic.twitter.com/g8RJ8Nw4Bs
Parents: A key to slowing the spread of #COVID19 is to limit social interactions and practice #socialdistancing. Press pause on play dates & keep any groups as small as possible. #StayAtHome https://bit.ly/2y0L4fG  pic.twitter.com/g8RJ8Nw4Bs (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - March 24, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at CDCgov) Source Type: news

One of FDA ’ s top priorities in combating the #COVID19 pandemic is facilitating access to critical personal protective equipment (PPE) and devices. Today, we took action to increase the supply of PPE & provided instructions to manufacturers that import it. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-takes-action-increase-us-supplies-through-instructions-ppe-and   … pic.twitter.com/BYUtJJq3kw
One of FDA’s top priorities in combating the #COVID19 pandemic is facilitating access to critical personal protective equipment (PPE) and devices. Today, we took action to increase the supply of PPE & provided instructions to manufacturers that import it. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-takes-action-increase-us-supplies-through-instructions-ppe-and … pic.twitter.com/BYUtJJq3kw (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - March 24, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at SteveFDA) Source Type: news

If your pet needs medical attention during the #COVID19 pandemic, & you are social distancing, FDA intends to temporarily suspend certain regulations that may make it easier for a vet to help you from the comfort of your own home. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-helps-facilitate-veterinary-telemedicine-during-pandemic   … pic.twitter.com/LfZJRYhxyv
If your pet needs medical attention during the #COVID19 pandemic, & you are social distancing, FDA intends to temporarily suspend certain regulations that may make it easier for a vet to help you from the comfort of your own home. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-helps-facilitate-veterinary-telemedicine-during-pandemic … pic.twitter.com/LfZJRYhxyv (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - March 24, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at US_FDA) Source Type: news

We warned health care providers and patients about the potential risk of #COVID19 transmission through fecal samples for transplantation (FMT) procedures and encouraged anyone suspecting adverse events or side effects to let FDA know. https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/safety-availability-biologics/safety-alert-regarding-use-fecal-microbiota-transplantation-and-additional-safety-protections   …
We warned health care providers and patients about the potential risk of #COVID19 transmission through fecal samples for transplantation (FMT) procedures and encouraged anyone suspecting adverse events or side effects to let FDA know. https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/safety-availability-biologics/safety-alert-regarding-use-fecal-microbiota-transplantation-and-additional-safety-protections … (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - March 24, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at SteveFDA) Source Type: news