FACT Submits Comments Regarding Draft FDA Guidance on Regenerative Medicine
In November 2017, the FDA released a comprehensive policy framework for the development and oversight of regenerative medicine products, including novel cellular therapies, through the publication of four guidance documents. Two of these documents were finalized, and two are open for public comment.
Draft documents that were open for public comment until February 14, 2018 include:
- Evaluation of Devices Used with Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapies
- Expedited Programs for Regenerative Medicine Therapies for Serious Conditions
Related documents published in final form include:
- Same Surgical Procedure Exception under 21 CFR 1271.15(b): Questions and Answers Regarding the Scope of the Exception
- Regulatory Considerations for Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products: Minimal Manipulation and Homologous Use
FACT supports the FDA’s efforts to clarify and streamline its regulation of regenerative medicine therapies, and submitted comments organized into two sections: 1) the role of FACT accreditation in advancing cellular therapy for regenerative medicine and 2) specific comments about the guidance documents themselves.
