FDA device regulator faces critics from both sides
The Food and Drug Administration is approving medical devices too slowly. Or too quickly depending on whom you ask.

FDA Warns Against Certain Uses Of Asthma Drug Terbutaline For Preterm Labor
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that terbutaline administered by injection or through an infusion pump should not be used in pregnant women for prevention or prolonged (beyond 48-72 hours) treatment of preterm labor due to the potential for serious maternal heart problems and death. In addition, oral terbutaline tablets should not be used for prevention or treatment of preterm ...

FDA Approves Product To Prevent Bleeding In People With Rare Genetic Defect
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Corifact, the first product intended to prevent bleeding in people with the rare genetic defect congenital Factor XIII deficiency. Patients with congenital Factor XIII deficiency don't make enough Factor XIII, a substance that circulates in the blood and is important for normal clotting. Without treatment, people with the condition are at risk for ...