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Heparin-Containing Medical Devices and Combination Products: Recommendations for Labeling and Safety Testing: Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

FinalCenter for Devices and Radiological Health09/20/2018

Description

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) drug substance monograph for Heparin Sodium, and drug product monographs for Heparin Lock Flush Solution and Heparin Sodium Injection, recently have undergone several revisions following serious and fatal events related to the use of heparin sodium products. Investigation of heparin product overdose errors identified the expression of drug strength in the labels as a major contributing factor in these errors. Thisguidance documentaddresses these safety concerns by clarifying new expectations for labeling with regard to the revised heparin USP monographs, as well as outlining safety testing recommendations.

Scope & Applicability

Product Classes

3
Heparin-Bonded Products

specific labeling for the amount and strength of heparin

Combination Product

Products combining drug, device, or biological constituents; Generally recommended for Enhanced Documentation; Requires 14971-based framework incorporating ICH Q9; A drug-device combination where the device constituent part detects ingestion.

Heparin-Containing Medical Devices

Subject of the guidance document regarding labeling and safety testing.

Stakeholders

1
Manufacturer

Entity responsible for submitting NDINs

Regulatory Context

Attributes

2
Species Origin

label must identify animal species such as porcine

Primary mode of action

Determines the lead FDA center for combination products

Identified Hazards

Hazards

1
Heparin overdose

Safety concern addressed by labeling and testing recommendations.

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