FDA Approvals - Congressional Leaders, Bush Administration, Supporters Respond To FDA's Request For
Congressional Leaders, Bush Administration, Supporters Respond To FDA's Request For $275M To Ensure Safety Of Imported ... (Medical News Today)
A coalition that is pushing for a significant funding increase for FDA praised Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach on Wednesday for saying the agency needs an additional $275 million in funding to ensure the safety of imported food, prescription drugs and medical devices, CQ HealthBeat reports (CQ HealthBeat, 5/14). Von Eschenbach in a May 5 letter to Congress requested the additional funding.
St. Jude Medical Announces FDA And European CE Mark Approvals Of The IsoFlex Optim Pacing Lead (Medical News Today)
St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ) announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European CE Mark approvals of the IsoFlex Optim pacing lead. The small-diameter lead is built on the proven IsoFlex pacing lead platform, and features the company's exclusive Optim insulation material. With the addition of Optim insulation to IsoFlex leads, all St.