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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration

 

Advisory Committees; Notice of Meetings

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces forthcoming meetings of public advisory 
committees of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This notice also 
summarizes the procedures for the meetings and methods by which 
interested persons may participate in open public hearings before FDA's 
advisory committees.

MEETINGS: The following advisory committee meetings are announced:
Obstetrics and Gynecology Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory 
Committee
    Date, time, and place. September 1 and 2, 1994, 8:30 a.m., Parklawn 
Bldg., conference rms. G, H, and I, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD. A 
limited number of overnight accommodations have been reserved at the 
Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD. Attendees 
requiring overnight accommodations may contact the hotel at 301-468-
1100 and reference the FDA Panel meeting block. Reservations will be 
confirmed at the group rate based on availability.
    Type of meeting and contact person. Open public hearing, September 
1, 1994, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., unless public participation does not 
last that long; open committee discussion, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; 
closed presentation of data, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; open public 
hearing, September 2, 1994, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., unless public 
participation does not last that long; open committee discussion, 9:30 
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Colin M. Pollard, Center for Devices and 
Radiological Health (HFZ-470), Food and Drug Administration, 1390 
Piccard Dr., Rockville, MD 20850, 301-594-1180.
    General function of the committee. The committee reviews and 
evaluates data on the safety and effectiveness of marketed and 
investigational devices and makes recommendations for their regulation.
    Agenda--Open public hearing. Interested persons may present data, 
information, or views, orally or in writing, on issues pending before 
the committee. Those desiring to make formal presentations should 
notify the contact person before August 29, 1994, and submit a brief 
statement of the general nature of the evidence or arguments they wish 
to present, the names and addresses of proposed participants, and an 
indication of the approximate time required to make their comments.
    Open committee discussion. On September 1, 1994, the committee will 
discuss general issues relating to devices to aid breast self exams. On 
September 2, 1994, the committee will discuss general issues relating 
to home uterine activity monitors.
    Closed presentation of data. On September 1, 1994, the committee 
will discuss trade secret and/or confidential commercial information 
regarding various medical devices used in obstetrics and gynecology 
that are currently being evaluated by FDA. This portion of the meeting 
will be closed to permit discussion of this information (5 U.S.C. 
552b(c)(4)).
Anesthesiology and Respiratory Therapy Devices Panel of the Medical 
Devices Advisory Committee
    Date, time, and place. September 2, 1994, 10 a.m., Holiday Inn 
Crowne Plaza, Plaza III Ballroom, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD. A 
limited number of overnight accommodations have been reserved at the 
Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza. Attendees requiring overnight accommodations 
may contact the hotel at 301-468-1100 and reference the FDA Panel 
meeting block. Reservations will be confirmed at the group rate based 
on availability.
    Type of meeting and contact person. Closed committee deliberations, 
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; open public hearing, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., unless 
public participation does not last that long; open committee 
discussion, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Michael G. Bazaral, Center for 
Devices and Radiological Health (HFZ-450), Food and Drug 
Administration, 1390 Piccard Dr., Rockville, MD 20850, 301-594-2623.
    General function of the committee. The committee reviews and 
evaluates data on the safety and effectiveness of marketed and 
investigational devices and makes recommendations for their regulation.
    Agenda--Open public hearing. Interested persons may present data, 
information, or views, orally or in writing, on issues pending before 
the committee. Those desiring to make formal presentations should 
notify the contact person before August 29, 1994, and submit a brief 
statement of the general nature of the evidence or arguments they wish 
to present, the names and addresses of proposed participants, and an 
indication of the approximate time required to make their comments.
    Open committee discussion. The committee will discuss a revision to 
the guidance document for clinical data to support premarket 
notification for apnea monitors.
    Closed committee deliberations. The committee will discuss trade 
secret and/or confidential commercial information regarding present and 
future device applications. This portion of the meeting will be closed 
to permit discussion of this information (5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4)).
Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee
    Date, time, and place. September 12, 1994, 8 a.m., Parklawn Bldg., 
conference rms. D and E, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD.
    Type of meeting and contact person. Open public hearing, 8 a.m. to 
9 a.m., unless public participation does not last that long; open 
committee discussion, 9 a.m. to 12 m.; closed committee deliberations, 
12 m. to 4:30 p.m.; Adele S. Seifried, Center for Drug Evaluation and 
Research (HFD-9), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, 
Rockville, MD 20857, 301-443-4695.
    General function of the committee. The committee reviews and 
evaluates data on the safety and effectiveness of marketed and 
investigational human drugs for use in treatment of cancer.
    Agenda--Open public hearing. Interested persons may present data, 
information, or views, orally or in writing, on issues pending before 
the committee. Those desiring to make formal presentations should 
notify the contact person before September 2, 1994, and submit a brief 
statement of the general nature of the evidence or arguments they wish 
to present, the names and addresses of proposed participants, and an 
indication of the approximate time required to make their comments.
    Open committee discussion. The committee will discuss: (1) New drug 
application (NDA) 20-452, Photofrin (Sterile Porfimer Sodium, 
QLT Phototherapeutics, Inc.), ``for the reduction of obstruction and 
palliation of dysphagia in patients with completely or partially 
obstructing esophageal cancer.''
    Closed committee deliberations. The committee will discuss trade 
secret and/or confidential commercial information relevant to 
investigational new drug applications and pending NDA's. This portion 
of the meeting will be closed to permit discussion of this information 
(5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4)).
Neurological Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee
    Date, time, and place. September 16, 1994, 9:45 a.m., Piccard 
Bldg., conference rm. 100, 1390 Piccard Dr., Rockville, MD.
    Type of meeting and contact person. Open committee discussion, 9:45 
a.m. to 10:15 a.m.; open public hearing, 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., 
unless public participation does not last that long; open committee 
discussion, 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; closed committee deliberations, 
1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Levering Keely, Center for Devices and 
Radiological Health (HFZ-450), Food and Drug Administration, 1390 
Piccard Dr., Rockville, MD 20850, 301-594-1523.
    General function of the committee. The committee reviews and 
evaluates data on the safety and effectiveness of marketed and 
investigational devices and makes recommendations for their regulation.
    Agenda--Open public hearing. Interested persons may present data, 
information, or views, orally or in writing, on issues pending before 
the committee. Those desiring to make formal presentations should 
notify the contact person before September 2, 1994, and submit a brief 
statement of the general nature of the evidence or arguments they wish 
to present, the names and addresses of proposed participants, and an 
indication of the approximate time required to make their comments.
    Open committee discussion. The committee will discuss proposed 
guidance for biocompatibility of implanted neurological devices and the 
clinical utility of electroencephalograph devices.
    Closed committee deliberations. The committee will discuss trade 
secret and/or confidential commercial information regarding present and 
future FDA issues. This portion of the meeting will be closed to permit 
discussion of this information (5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4)).
General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the Medical Devices 
Advisory Committee
    Date, time, and place. September 21, 1994, 8 a.m., Holiday Inn--
Gaithersburg, Whetstone Rm., Two Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg, 
MD. A limited number of overnight accommodations have been blocked at 
the Holiday Inn--Gaithersburg. Attendees requiring overnight 
accommodations may contact the hotel at 301-948-8900 and reference the 
FDA Panel meeting block. Reservations will be confirmed at the group 
rate based on availability.
    Type of meeting and contact person. Open public hearing, 8 a.m. to 
9 a.m., unless public participation does not last that long; open 
committee discussion, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; closed committee deliberations, 
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Daniel G. Schultz, Center for Devices and 
Radiological Health (HFZ-410), Food and Drug Administration, 1390 
Piccard Dr., Rockville, MD 20850, 301-594-2092.
    General function of the committee. The committee reviews and 
evaluates data on the safety and effectiveness of marketed and 
investigational devices and makes recommendations for their regulation.
    Agenda--Open public hearing. Interested persons may present data, 
information, or views, orally or in writing, on issues pending before 
the committee. Those desiring to make formal presentations should 
notify the contact person before September 2, 1994, and submit a brief 
statement of the general nature of the evidence or arguments they wish 
to present, the names and addresses of proposed participants, and an 
indication of the approximate time required to make their comments.
    Open committee discussion. The committee will discuss the following 
draft guidance documents: (1) Electrosurgical devices, (2) medical 
lasers, (3) noninteractive wound and burn dressing, (4) interactive 
wound and burn dressing, and (5) sun protective clothing. Single copies 
of the draft guidance documents are available from the Division of 
Small Manufacturers Assistance, Center for Devices and Radiological 
Health (HFZ-220), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, 
Rockville, MD 20857, 800-638-2041 or 301-443-6597.
    Closed committee deliberations. The committee will discuss trade 
secret and/or confidential commercial information regarding issues 
related to new technologies currently under review. This portion of the 
meeting will be closed to permit discussion of this information (5 
U.S.C. 552b(c)(4)).
Joint Meeting of the Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices 
Panel and the Microbiology Devices Panel of the Medical Devices 
Advisory Committee
    Date, time, and place. September 22, 1994, 1 p.m., and September 
23, 1994, 9 a.m., Holiday Inn--Gaithersburg, Whetstone/Walker Rms., Two 
Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg, MD. A limited number of 
overnight accommodations have been blocked at the Holiday Inn--
Gaithersburg. Attendees requiring overnight accommodations may contact 
the hotel at 301-948-8900 and reference the FDA Panel meeting block. 
Reservations will be confirmed at the group rate based on availability.
    Type of meeting and contact person. Closed committee deliberations, 
September 22, 1994, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; open public hearing, September 
23, 1994, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., unless public participation does not last 
that long; open committee discussion, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Cornelia B. 
Rooks or Freddie M. Poole, Center for Devices and Radiological Health 
(HFZ-440), Food and Drug Administration, 2098 Gaither Rd., Rockville, 
MD 20850, 301-594-1243 or 594-2096.
    General function of the committee. The committee reviews and 
evaluates data on the safety and effectiveness of marketed and 
investigational devices and makes recommendations for their regulation.
    Agenda--Open public hearing. Interested persons may present data, 
information, or views, orally or in writing, on issues pending before 
the committee. Those desiring to make formal presentations should 
notify the contact person before September 8, 1994, and submit a brief 
statement of the general nature of the evidence or arguments they wish 
to present, the names and addresses of proposed participants, and an 
indication of the approximate time required to make their comments.
    Open committee discussion. The committee will discuss the use of 
alternate matrices: saliva, sweat, tears, hair, etc., for in vitro 
diagnostic devices, and replacement reagents for devices already 
cleared by the 510(k) process or approved by premarket approval 
application. In addition, the committee will discuss a draft document: 
``Points to Consider for Collection of Data in Support of In Vitro 
Diagnostic Device Submissions for 510(k)'s.'' These documents will be 
available at the meeting.
    Closed committee deliberations. The committee will discuss trade 
secret and/or confidential commercial information regarding pending or 
future device submissions. This portion of the meeting will be closed 
to permit discussion of this information (5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4)).
Dermatologic Drugs Advisory Committee
    Date, time, and place. September 22 and 23, 1994, 8:30 a.m., 
Parklawn Bldg., conference rms. D and E, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, 
MD.
    Type of meeting and contact person. Closed committee deliberations, 
September 22, 1994, 8:30 a.m. to 12 m.; open committee discussion, 12 
m. to 1 p.m.; open public hearing, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., unless public 
participation does not last that long; open committee discussion, 2 
p.m. to 5 p.m.; open committee discussion, September 23, 1994, 8:30 
a.m. to 12 m.; Ermona B. McGoodwin or Valerie M. Mealy, Center for Drug 
Evaluation and Research (HFD-9), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 
Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301-443-5455.
    General function of the committee. The committee reviews and 
evaluates data on the safety and effectiveness of marketed and 
investigational human drugs for use in the treatment of dermatologic 
diseases.
    Agenda--Open public hearing. Interested persons may present data, 
information, or views, orally or in writing, on issues pending before 
the committee. Those desiring to make formal presentations should 
notify the contact person before September 16, 1994, and submit a brief 
statement of the general nature of the evidence or arguments they wish 
to present, the names and addresses of proposed participants, and an 
indication of the approximate time required to make their comments.
    Open committee discussion. The committee will discuss onychomycosis 
and determination of endpoints for clinical trials investigating 
treatment of onychomycosis.
    Closed committee deliberations. On September 22, 1994, the 
committee will discuss trade secret and/or confidential commercial 
information relevant to pending investigational new drug applications. 
This portion of the meeting will be closed to permit discussion of this 
information (5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4)).
    Each public advisory committee meeting listed above may have as 
many as four separable portions: (1) An open public hearing, (2) an 
open committee discussion, (3) a closed presentation of data, and (4) a 
closed committee deliberation. Every advisory committee meeting shall 
have an open public hearing portion. Whether or not it also includes 
any of the other three portions will depend upon the specific meeting 
involved. The dates and times reserved for the separate portions of 
each committee meeting are listed above.
    The open public hearing portion of each meeting shall be at least 1 
hour long unless public participation does not last that long. It is 
emphasized, however, that the 1 hour time limit for an open public 
hearing represents a minimum rather than a maximum time for public 
participation, and an open public hearing may last for whatever longer 
period the committee chairperson determines will facilitate the 
committee's work.
    Public hearings are subject to FDA's guideline (subpart C of 21 CFR 
part 10) concerning the policy and procedures for electronic media 
coverage of FDA's public administrative proceedings, including hearings 
before public advisory committees under 21 CFR part 14. Under 21 CFR 
10.205, representatives of the electronic media may be permitted, 
subject to certain limitations, to videotape, film, or otherwise record 
FDA's public administrative proceedings, including presentations by 
participants.
    Meetings of advisory committees shall be conducted, insofar as is 
practical, in accordance with the agenda published in this Federal 
Register notice. Changes in the agenda will be announced at the 
beginning of the open portion of a meeting.
    Any interested person who wishes to be assured of the right to make 
an oral presentation at the open public hearing portion of a meeting 
shall inform the contact person listed above, either orally or in 
writing, prior to the meeting. Any person attending the hearing who 
does not in advance of the meeting request an opportunity to speak will 
be allowed to make an oral presentation at the hearing's conclusion, if 
time permits, at the chairperson's discretion.
    The agenda, the questions to be addressed by the committee, and a 
current list of committee members will be available at the meeting 
location on the day of the meeting.
    Transcripts of the open portion of the meeting may be requested in 
writing from the Freedom of Information Office (HFI-35), Food and Drug 
Administration, rm. 12A-16, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 
approximately 15 working days after the meeting, at a cost of 10 cents 
per page. The transcript may be viewed at the Dockets Management Branch 
(HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, rm. 1-23, 12420 Parklawn Dr., 
Rockville, MD 20857, approximately 15 working days after the meeting, 
between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Summary 
minutes of the open portion of the meeting may be requested in writing 
from the Freedom of Information Office (address above) beginning 
approximately 90 days after the meeting.
    The Commissioner has determined for the reasons stated that those 
portions of the advisory committee meetings so designated in this 
notice shall be closed. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 
U.S.C. app. 2, 10(d)), permits such closed advisory committee meetings 
in certain circumstances. Those portions of a meeting designated as 
closed, however, shall be closed for the shortest possible time, 
consistent with the intent of the cited statutes.
    The FACA, as amended, provides that a portion of a meeting may be 
closed where the matter for discussion involves a trade secret; 
commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential; 
information of a personal nature, disclosure of which would be a 
clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; investigatory files 
compiled for law enforcement purposes; information the premature 
disclosure of which would be likely to significantly frustrate 
implementation of a proposed agency action; and information in certain 
other instances not generally relevant to FDA matters.
    Examples of portions of FDA advisory committee meetings that 
ordinarily may be closed, where necessary and in accordance with FACA 
criteria, include the review, discussion, and evaluation of drafts of 
regulations or guidelines or similar preexisting internal agency 
documents, but only if their premature disclosure is likely to 
significantly frustrate implementation of proposed agency action; 
review of trade secrets and confidential commercial or financial 
information submitted to the agency; consideration of matters involving 
investigatory files compiled for law enforcement purposes; and review 
of matters, such as personnel records or individual patient records, 
where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of 
personal privacy.
    Examples of portions of FDA advisory committee meetings that 
ordinarily shall not be closed include the review, discussion, and 
evaluation of general preclinical and clinical test protocols and 
procedures for a class of drugs or devices; consideration of labeling 
requirements for a class of marketed drugs or devices; review of data 
and information on specific investigational or marketed drugs and 
devices that have previously been made public; presentation of any 
other data or information that is not exempt from public disclosure 
pursuant to the FACA, as amended; and, deliberation to formulate advice 
and recommendations to the agency on matters that do not independently 
justify closing.
    This notice is issued under section 10(a)(1) and (2) of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. app. 2), and FDA's regulations (21 CFR 
part 14) on advisory committees.


    Dated: August 10, 1994.
Linda A. Suydam,
Interim Deputy Commissioner for Operations.
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