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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 4, 2026

FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Etcamah for Advanced Breast Cancer

Urgency: High

Regulatory teams must prepare for updating labeling to include details on the new indication and required diagnostic methods, along with planning for the confirmatory studies mandated by the FDA.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 4, 2026

ZUBB Dietary Supplement may be harmful due to hidden ingredient

Urgency: High

Healthcare professionals and consumers are directed to report any adverse events related to the use of ZUBB Dietary Supplement to the FDA's MedWatch Program.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 4, 2026

FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Etcamah for Advanced Breast Cancer

Urgency: High

Update product labeling to include new efficacy data and boxed warnings, incorporate the new treatment into compliance protocols, and increase monitoring for adverse events associated with Etcamah.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 4, 2026

FDA grants accelerated approval to camizestrant with a CDK4/6 inhibitor for ESR1-Mutated HR-positive, HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer

Urgency: High

Update labeling and monitoring protocols to include new prescribing information, dosage guidelines, and risk communications related to the potential cardiac risks associated with camizestrant.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 4, 2026

FDA Issues Temporary Policies for Compounding Starter Parenteral Nutrition Drug Products

Urgency: High

Healthcare providers and compounding facilities should implement the new temporary policies under sections 503A and 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure compliance and access to essential nutrition products.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 4, 2026Translated From Spanish

Temporary Policies for Compounding Certain Starter Parenteral Nutrition Drug Products for Neonates Guidance for Industry September 2026

Urgency: High

Regulatory Affairs must implement the new compounding policies immediately to ensure compliance and mitigate risks associated with product availability.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 3, 2026

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Drugs to Prevent and Treat New World Screwworm in Dogs and Cats

Urgency: High

Update product labels to include prevention indications for Capstar and Nitenpyram Tablets. Ensure that labeling reflects new usage guidelines for these products as outlined in the Emergency Use Authorization.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 2, 2026

Non-Compliance Letters Issued Under PREA

Urgency: High

Review compliance with PREA obligations, prepare responses to any received non-compliance letters, and ensure any necessary deferral extension requests are properly submitted within the specified timeframe.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 3, 2026

Spinal Cord Stimulator Recall: Boston Scientific Removes Infinion CX Lead

Urgency: High

All customers handling Infinion CX Leads must stop using these devices, segregate them, and return them to Boston Scientific as per the recall protocol communicated on June 17, 2026.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 3, 2026

Monitoring System Correction: GE HealthCare Updates Use Instructions for Portrait Core Services Software

Urgency: High

Facilities must ensure that appropriate alternative monitoring is established for patients before performing software updates and include the User Manual addendum with the equipment.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 3, 2026

Early Alert: Breathing Circuit Issue from Draeger

Urgency: High

Users must carefully inspect the VentStar Resus Neo hoses for damages as per the product's Instructions for Use (IFU) and discard any hoses showing signs of cracks or detachments before use.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 2, 2026

Catheter Recall Expansion: Medline Industries Removes Reprocessed Electrophysiology and Ultrasound Catheters

Urgency: High

Immediate quarantine and destruction of all affected lots are mandated. Affected inventory must be checked, and customers must be notified if products have been resold or transferred.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 3, 2026

FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Alexander Disease

Urgency: High

Healthcare providers must implement the new administration protocol for Zanvastro, which is an injection every three months, and monitor for common side effects such as vomiting, back pain, and signs of aseptic meningitis.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 2, 2026

MAXMAN Coffee may be harmful due to hidden drug ingredients

Urgency: High

Enhanced monitoring for products with hidden drug ingredients is required, leading to increased need for rapid reporting and investigation of adverse events associated with similar products.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 2, 2026

Evaluation of Therapeutic Equivalence August 2026

Urgency: High

Focus on therapeutic equivalence evaluations for generics

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 2, 2026Translated From Korean

Convenience Kit Correction: Medline Issues Correction for Convenience Kits Containing BD ChloraPrep Applicators

Urgency: High

Affected healthcare facilities and distributors must immediately check their stock, remove BD ChloraPrep applicators from all kits, apply over-labels indicating the need for component removal, and notify any customers if they have transferred or resold these products.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 2, 2026

Early Alert: Convenience Kit Issue from AVID Medical

Urgency: High

Affected users must identify, segregate, and quarantine the kits, add warning labels, and ensure the removal of the recalled components prior to use.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 1, 2026

FDA Adds Boxed Warning to Labeling for Ferric Carboxymaltose Injection (Injectafer) to Describe Risk of Low Phosphate Levels

Urgency: High

Healthcare providers must utilize updated labels and ensure phosphate levels are monitored in at-risk patients and those receiving repeat therapy within three months.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 1, 2026

Dental Composite Resin Devices - Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions Guidance

Urgency: High

Companies preparing 510(k) submissions for dental composite resin devices must align with the recommendations specified in the new guidance, which include detailed testing and labeling criteria.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 1, 2026

Dental Curing Lights - Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions Guidance

Urgency: High

Manufacturers should align their premarket submissions for dental curing lights with the updated FDA guidance, ensuring to follow new recommendations on device description, performance testing, and labeling.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 1, 2026

Breathing Circuit Recall: Medline Removes Neonatal and Infant Heated Wire Breathing Circuits

Urgency: High

Healthcare providers and distributors must immediately identify and quarantine affected products before destroying them after completing the recall actions. Compliance with FDA recall procedures is mandatory.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 31, 2026

FDA Approves Treatment for Essential Thrombocythemia

Urgency: High

Implementation of new dosing schedules and an emphasis on monitoring for potential adverse reactions as outlined in the prescribing information.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 31, 2026

International Collaboration to Advance New Testing Methods That Reduce Reliance on Horseshoe Crab Blood

Urgency: High

Regulatory compliance processes may need updates to incorporate the new recombinant endotoxins testing method and guidelines established under the ICMRA framework.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 28, 2026

FDA Approves Mimrylo for Polycythemia Vera Treatment

Urgency: High

Patients will be treated with an initial dose of 19 mg of Mimrylo, administered weekly, with careful monitoring to maintain hematocrit levels below 45%. The operation of post-marketing surveillance will be affected due to the introduction of this new drug.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 28, 2026

FDA Approves Stelara for Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis

Urgency: High

Update labeling to reflect the new indication for Stelara, and ensure compliance with associated regulatory activities including safety monitoring.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 28, 2026

FDA Approves First-in-Class Drug Mimrylo for Polycythemia Vera

Urgency: High

Labeling and risk management updates are required to reflect the new drug approval, including the incorporation of safety and efficacy data from the VERIFY trial.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 28, 2026

Early Alert: IV Start Kit Issue from Avid Medical

Urgency: High

Customers are required to quarantine affected kits, complete response forms, and destroy the kits. Notification must also be sent to distributors who should inform their customers of these updated actions.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 28, 2026

Early Alert: Angiographic Catheter Issue from Boston Scientific

Urgency: High

Health care professionals must complete and return the enclosed Reply Verification Tracking Form (RVTF) indicating the quantities of affected units to return, and monitor patients following the standard of care while discontinuing the use of these catheters.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 27, 2026

FDA Prohibits Use of Dietary Supplement Grade Glutathione in Injectables

Urgency: High

Compounding pharmacies must verify that all components used in injectable drugs are suitable for their intended use and discontinue the use of any glutathione labeled for dietary supplement purposes, particularly if sourced from Medisca.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 27, 2026

FDA Approves First Oral Drug Indicated to Treat Dermatomyositis in Adults

Urgency: High

Update product labeling to include Lisraya as the first oral treatment for dermatomyositis, ensuring that all marketing and educational materials reflect its approval and associated safety information.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 26, 2026

Approval of Multiple Oncology Products by FDA

Urgency: High

Review and update internal compliance and reporting workflows to align with the FDA's reporting requirements for the latest oncology product approvals.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 27, 2026

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Bimectin Injection to Prevent New World Screwworm in Cattle

Urgency: High

Cattle producers must administer Bimectin injection within specified timelines (24 hours post-birth, at castration, or on wound appearance) and observe a 35-day withdrawal period before slaughter to prevent drug residues in food.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 27, 2026

AVID Medical Correction for Convenience Kits Containing Medline Namic Star Off Handle Manifolds

Urgency: High

All impacted products must be identified, segregated, and quarantined. Users are required to add appropriate warning labels and must exercise extreme caution if using the Manifolds is unavoidable.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 27, 2026

Early Alert: Esophageal pH Monitoring Capsule Delivery Device Issue from Medtronic and Given Imaging

Urgency: High

Customers must immediately identify and quarantine all unused affected devices (Bravo CF capsule delivery devices, product numbers FGS-0635 and FGS-0636) and return them to Medtronic for replacement.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 27, 2026

Draft CVM GFI #256B - Compounding Animal Drugs from Bulk Drug Substances

Urgency: High

Comments on the draft guidance must be submitted by November 27, 2026. Facilities must comply with CGMP in accordance with specified enforcement policies to avoid potential enforcement actions.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 26, 2026

FDA Approves First in Class Targeted Therapy for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

Urgency: High

Initiate the update of labeling materials for Rasonque to reflect the new FDA approval and ensure compliance with reporting requirements for newly approved therapies.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 26, 2026

FDA Approves Daraxonrasib for Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

Urgency: High

Healthcare professionals must include daraxonrasib in adverse event reporting as the new treatment option is now available for eligible patients.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 26, 2026

Early Alert: Heart Pump Controller Purge Cassette Issue from Abiomed

Urgency: High

Affected healthcare facilities should remove all Automated Impella Controllers from use and stock, ensure annual preventive maintenance is followed, and report any adverse reactions to Abiomed or MedWatch.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 26, 2026

Boston Scientific ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System Recall

Urgency: High

Facilities using these devices must immediately cease their use, segregate them from other stock, and return them to Boston Scientific. Relevant personnel must be notified of this recall.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 25, 2026

Pain and Arthritis Products Containing Hidden Ingredients

Urgency: High

Monitor and reassess affected pain and arthritis products, ensuring compliance with safety reporting protocols for products listed with known hidden ingredients.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 25, 2026

Qu Feng Huo Lou Dan May Be Harmful Due to Hidden Ingredient

Urgency: High

Consumers should consult healthcare professionals if using this product and report any adverse effects to FDA’s MedWatch Safety Information.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 25, 2026

FDA Approves First Drug for Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Urgency: High

Healthcare providers and manufacturers must now comply with new reporting obligations for adverse reactions associated with the use of Imaavy and ensure adherence to increased compliance requirements for its administration.

LabelingSignal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 25, 2026

Ongoing Accelerated Approvals for Infectious Disease Products

Urgency: High

Regulatory intelligence teams should review ongoing studies and compliance with postmarketing requirements for the drugs listed, specifically focusing on their deadlines for completion and the nature of the studies required.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 25, 2026

FDA Authorizes First Wearable Device That Continuously Monitors Both Ketone Levels and Blood Sugar

Urgency: High

Stakeholders should incorporate the device authorization into labeling and signal management protocols to ensure compliance and effective communication regarding its capabilities.

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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 25, 2026

Guidance on Use of Clove Oil as Anesthetic for Fish

Urgency: High

Regulatory intelligence teams must update workflows to exclude clove oil as an anesthetic for fish and ensure compliance with the guidance, including awareness of approved alternatives.

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