[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 83 (Wednesday, April 30, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24443-24444]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-09771]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2011-N-0599]


Allergy Laboratories, Inc., Opportunity for Hearing on Proposal 
To Revoke U.S.; License No. 103

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an 
opportunity for a hearing on a proposal to revoke the biologics license 
(U.S. License No. 103) issued to Allergy Laboratories, Inc. for the 
manufacture of nonstandardized allergenic extract Dust, House Mixture. 
The proposed revocation is based on available scientific and medical 
information that does not support the safety and effectiveness of this 
nonstandardized allergenic extract.

DATES: Allergy Laboratories, Inc., may submit electronic or written 
requests for a hearing by May 30, 2014, and any data and information 
justifying a hearing by June 30, 2014. Other interested persons may 
submit electronic or written comments on the proposed revocation by 
June 30, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit electronic requests for a hearing and any data and 
information justifying a hearing, or comments to http://www.regulations.gov. Submit written requests for a hearing, any data 
and information justifying a hearing, and any written comments on the 
proposed revocation to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), 
Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, 
MD 20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul E. Levine, Jr., Center for 
Biologics Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 
New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 71, Rm. 7252, Silver Spring, MD 20992-0002, 
240-402-8105.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FDA is initiating proceedings to revoke the 
biologics license (U.S. License No. 103) issued to Allergy 
Laboratories, Inc., 1005 SW 2nd St., Oklahoma City, OK 73109, for the 
manufacture of nonstandardized allergenic extract Dust, House Mixture. 
The proposed revocation is being initiated because FDA has concluded 
that nonstandardized allergenic extract Dust, House Mixture is not safe 
and effective for all of its intended uses or is misbranded with 
respect to any such use.
    FDA recently conducted a comprehensive review of the published 
literature, available manufacturer data, and data from other external 
sources in order to assess the safety and effectiveness of 
nonstandardized allergenic extracts. FDA's review identified 17 
nonstandardized allergenic extracts that raised potential safety 
issues, in addition to issues regarding inadequate evidence of their 
efficacy. FDA presented its findings to the public and to the 
Allergenic Product Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) in September 
and October 2011, and received comments on the findings both at the 
Advisory Committee meeting and to the public docket that remained open 
through April 25, 2012. FDA received no evidence in support of any of 
the 17 specific nonstandardized allergenic extracts, either at the 
Advisory Committee meeting or to the docket. These 17 extracts were 
produced by a variety of manufacturers; however, 6 of the 17 extracts 
were listed in Allergy Laboratories, Inc.'s biologics license.
    In a letter dated March 15, 2013, FDA notified Allergy 
Laboratories, Inc. that FDA intended to institute proceedings to revoke 
the biologics license issued to Allergy Laboratories, Inc. with regard 
to six nonstandardized allergenic extracts. FDA advised Allergy 
Laboratories, Inc. that the six nonstandardized allergenic extracts are 
not safe and effective for all of their intended uses or are misbranded 
with respect to any such use. The letter also provided Allergy 
Laboratories, Inc. with a reasonable period of time to provide data 
that had not been considered and reviewed by FDA, and an opportunity 
for a hearing under Sec.  12.21(b) (21 CFR 12.21(b)).
    In a letter dated March 25, 2013, Allergy Laboratories, Inc. 
informed FDA that the manufacturer intended to provide additional 
detailed data not previously considered by FDA regarding the safety and 
effectiveness of the remaining nonstandardized allergenic extract Dust, 
House Mixture. On April 12, 2013, Allergy Laboratories, Inc. submitted 
information regarding Dust, House Mixture. FDA reviewed the information 
provided by Allergy Laboratories, Inc. and in a letter dated June 12, 
2013, advised Allergy Laboratories, Inc. that the manufacturer had 
failed to provide additional information or data that had not 
previously been considered and reviewed by FDA.
    In accordance with Sec.  601.5(b) (21 CFR 601.5(b)), in the June 
12, 2013, letter, FDA advised Allergy Laboratories, Inc. that FDA would 
institute proceedings to revoke Allergy Laboratories, Inc.'s U.S. 
License No. 103, with regard to nonstandardized allergenic extract 
Dust, House Mixture. FDA offered Allergy Laboratories, Inc., the option 
to voluntarily request that the license for nonstandardized allergenic 
extract Dust, House Mixture be revoked. In the June 12, 2013, letter, 
FDA further advised Allergy Laboratories, Inc. that if it failed to 
voluntarily request that the license be revoked, FDA would initiate 
proceedings to revoke the license with regard to nonstandardized 
allergenic extract Dust, House Mixture, by publishing in the Federal 
Register a notice of opportunity for a hearing on a proposal to revoke 
the license under Sec.  12.21(b), as provided in Sec.  601.5(b). 
Allergy Laboratories, Inc. did not

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respond to FDA's letter within the specified response period.
    In accordance with Sec. Sec.  601.5(b) and 12.21(b), FDA is issuing 
a notice of opportunity for a hearing on a proposal to revoke the U.S. 
License No. 103, of Allergy Laboratories, Inc. with regard to 
nonstandardized allergenic extract Dust, House Mixture.
    FDA has placed copies of letters between FDA and Allergy 
Laboratories, Inc. relevant to the proposed revocation on file, with 
the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES) under the docket 
number found in brackets in the heading of this notice. These documents 
include the following: (1) March 15, 2013, letter from FDA to Allergy 
Laboratories, Inc. providing notice of the intent to institute 
proceedings to revoke its biologics license with regard to six specific 
nonstandardized allergenic extracts that raised specific safety 
concerns; (2) April 12, 2013, response letter from Allergy 
Laboratories, Inc. to FDA; and (3) June 12, 2013, letter from FDA to 
Allergy Laboratories, Inc. These documents are available for public 
examination in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 
p.m., Monday through Friday, and will be posted to the docket at http://www.regulations.gov.
    Allergy Laboratories, Inc. may submit an electronic or written 
request for a hearing to the Division of Dockets Management May 30, 
2014, and any data and information justifying a hearing must be 
submitted by June 30, 2014 . Other interested persons may submit 
comments on the proposed license revocation to the Division of Dockets 
Management byJune 30, 2014. The failure of the licensee to file a 
timely written request for a hearing constitutes an election by the 
licensee not to avail itself of the opportunity for a hearing 
concerning the proposed license revocation (Sec.  12.22(b)).
    FDA's procedures and requirements governing a notice of opportunity 
for a hearing, notice of appearance and request for a hearing, grant or 
denial of a hearing, and submission of data and information to justify 
a hearing on proposed revocation of a license are contained in 21 CFR 
parts 12 and 601. A request for a hearing may not rest on mere 
allegations or denials, but must set forth a genuine and substantial 
issue of fact that requires a hearing (Sec.  12.24(b)). If it 
conclusively appears from the face of the data, information, and 
factual analyses submitted in support of the request for a hearing that 
there is no genuine and substantial issue of fact for resolution at a 
hearing, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs will deny the hearing 
request, making findings and conclusions that justify the denial.
    Only one copy of any submission need be provided to FDA. 
Submissions are to be identified with the docket number found in 
brackets in the heading of this document. Submissions, except for data 
and information prohibited from public disclosure under 21 CFR 
10.20(j)(2)(i), 21 U.S.C. 331(j), or 18 U.S.C. 1905, may be examined in 
the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES) between 9 a.m. and 4 
p.m., Monday through Friday.
    This notice is issued under section 351 of the Public Health 
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262) and sections 201, 501, 502, 505, and 701 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321, 351, 352, 355, 
and 371), and under the authority delegated to Commissioner of Food and 
Drugs and redelegated to the Director and Deputy Director of the Center 
for Biologics Evaluation and Research (FDA Staff Manual Guide 
1410.203).

    Dated: April 24, 2014.
Leslie Kux,
Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
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