FDA Commissioner @SteveFDA is taking your #COVID19 questions for an upcoming Twitter Q & A. Post your question in a tweet using #AskFDA, and he might just answer it.
FDA Commissioner @SteveFDA is taking your #COVID19 questions for an upcoming Twitter Q&A. Post your question in a tweet using #AskFDA, and he might just answer it. (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - May 4, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at US_FDA) Source Type: news

People who have fully recovered from #COVID19 for at least two weeks are encouraged to consider donating plasma, which may help save the lives of other patients. A negative lab test for COVID-19 disease is not necessary to qualify for donation. https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/donate-covid-19-plasma   …
People who have fully recovered from #COVID19 for at least two weeks are encouraged to consider donating plasma, which may help save the lives of other patients. A negative lab test for COVID-19 disease is not necessary to qualify for donation. https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/donate-covid-19-plasma … (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - May 2, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at SteveFDA) Source Type: news

FDA shared its weekly update on the agency ’ s critical work to help protect public health during the #COVID19 pandemic. https://www.fda.gov/media/137005/download   …
FDA shared its weekly update on the agency’s critical work to help protect public health during the #COVID19 pandemic. https://www.fda.gov/media/137005/download … (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - May 2, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at SteveFDA) Source Type: news

Together, we will defeat the deadly #COVID19 pandemic. Here are latest actions FDA has taken as part of this all-of-America effort: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-daily-roundup-may-1-2020   … pic.twitter.com/L257R1WrQZ
Together, we will defeat the deadly #COVID19 pandemic. Here are latest actions FDA has taken as part of this all-of-America effort: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-daily-roundup-may-1-2020 … pic.twitter.com/L257R1WrQZ (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - May 2, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at SteveFDA) Source Type: news

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Smoking increases the risk of stroke. Make the healthy choice this #strokemonth by staying smoke-free. http://smokefree.gov   via @FDATobaccopic.twitter.com/l3JKbqTuoR
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Smoking increases the risk of stroke. Make the healthy choice this #strokemonth by staying smoke-free. http://smokefree.gov  via @FDATobacco pic.twitter.com/l3JKbqTuoR (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - May 1, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at US_FDA) Source Type: news

The @US_FDA is able to issue EUAs when certain criteria are met that allows for the use and distribution of potentially life-saving medical products to diagnose, treat, or prevent the disease, which can include diagnostic tests. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGkwaESsGBQ   …
The @US_FDA is able to issue EUAs when certain criteria are met that allows for the use and distribution of potentially life-saving medical products to diagnose, treat, or prevent the disease, which can include diagnostic tests. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGkwaESsGBQ … (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - May 1, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at FDADeviceInfo) Source Type: news

The @US_FDA continues to facilitate increased testing capacity. To date, we have issued 78 emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for new tests, including authorizations for 10 serology tests to detect #COVID19 antibodies. ” https://go.usa.gov/xvVRN  
The @US_FDA continues to facilitate increased testing capacity. To date, we have issued 78 emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for new tests, including authorizations for 10 serology tests to detect #COVID19 antibodies.” https://go.usa.gov/xvVRN  (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - May 1, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at FDADeviceInfo) Source Type: news

Emergency use authorizations (EUAs) are one of several tools @US_FDA is using to help make important medical products available quickly during the #COVID19 pandemic. But what exactly is an #EUA? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGkwaESsGBQ   …
Emergency use authorizations (EUAs) are one of several tools @US_FDA is using to help make important medical products available quickly during the #COVID19 pandemic. But what exactly is an #EUA? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGkwaESsGBQ … (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 30, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at FDADeviceInfo) Source Type: news

During a public health emergency, the @US_FDA can use its Emergency Use Authorization authority to allow use of unapproved medical products, or unapproved uses of approved medical products,to diagnose, treat,or prevent serious or life-threatening diseases. https://go.usa.gov/xvyet  
During a public health emergency, the @US_FDA can use its Emergency Use Authorization authority to allow use of unapproved medical products, or unapproved uses of approved medical products,to diagnose, treat,or prevent serious or life-threatening diseases. https://go.usa.gov/xvyet  (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 30, 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: Vascular Solutions, Inc. Recalls Langston Dual Lumen Catheter Due to Risk of Separation During Usepic.twitter.com/6tX7pnbr2J
Today, the @US_FDA identified a Class I Recall, the most serious type of recall: Vascular Solutions, Inc. Recalls Langston Dual Lumen Catheter Due to Risk of Separation During Use pic.twitter.com/6tX7pnbr2J (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 30, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at FDADeviceInfo) Source Type: news

Vascular Solutions, Inc. recalled the Langston Dual Lumen catheter because the inner catheter may separate during or after a high-pressure injection. Find out more about this #MedicalDevice recall. https://go.usa.gov/xvyAh  
Vascular Solutions, Inc. recalled the Langston Dual Lumen catheter because the inner catheter may separate during or after a high-pressure injection. Find out more about this #MedicalDevice recall. https://go.usa.gov/xvyAh  (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 30, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at FDADeviceInfo) Source Type: news

The FDA is hard at work in the fight against #COVID19 https://twitter.com/SteveFDA/status/1255848411984793600   …
The FDA is hard at work in the fight against #COVID19 https://twitter.com/SteveFDA/status/1255848411984793600 … (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 30, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at FDADeviceInfo) Source Type: news

Flagging for developers of tests for SARS-CoV-2: Virtual Town Hall Series - Immediately in Effect Guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Diagnostic Tests. Wednesday May 6 May 6, 2020 12:15-1:15 ET. http://go.usa.gov/xv3hx   pic.twitter.com/N6dLtuEEkM
Flagging for developers of tests for SARS-CoV-2: Virtual Town Hall Series - Immediately in Effect Guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Diagnostic Tests. Wednesday May 6 May 6, 2020 12:15-1:15 ET. http://go.usa.gov/xv3hx  pic.twitter.com/N6dLtuEEkM (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 29, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at FDADeviceInfo) Source Type: news

#COVID19 impacts many of our daily routines, including how we shop for & prepare food. As we adjust, it is important to think about how to eat healthfully. FDA ’ s updates to the Nutrition Facts Label can help you learn more about the foods you ’ re eating. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/tips-good-nutrition-and-using-updated-nutrition-facts-label-during-coronavirus-pandemic   …
#COVID19 impacts many of our daily routines, including how we shop for & prepare food. As we adjust, it is important to think about how to eat healthfully. FDA’s updates to the Nutrition Facts Label can help you learn more about the foods you’re eating. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/tips-good-nutrition-and-using-updated-nutrition-facts-label-during-coronavirus-pandemic … (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 29, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at US_FDA) Source Type: news

Today the FDA granted marketing authorization for a new device indicated to provide continuous hemodialysis or hemofiltration therapy to critically ill pediatric patients with certain kidney conditions. https://go.usa.gov/xvmz4   pic.twitter.com/yt8wD9JLfU
Today the FDA granted marketing authorization for a new device indicated to provide continuous hemodialysis or hemofiltration therapy to critically ill pediatric patients with certain kidney conditions. https://go.usa.gov/xvmz4  pic.twitter.com/yt8wD9JLfU (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 29, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: ( at FDAMedia) Source Type: news