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Under Topic I, the committee will meet in open session to hear an overview of the research programs in the Laboratory of Bacterial Polysaccharides (LBP), Division of Bacterial, Parasitic, and Allergenic Products (DBPAP), Office of Vaccines Research and Review (OVRR), Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER). Also, on September 30, 2021, under Topic II, the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research’s (CBER) VRBPAC will meet in open session to discuss and make recommendations on the selection of strains to be included in the influenza virus vaccines for the 2021 to 2022 southern hemisphere influenza season. The meeting presentations will be heard, viewed, captioned, and recorded through an online teleconferencing platform.

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On October 6, 2021, the committee will discuss and make recommendations on the topic ‘‘Medical Device Recalls.’’ Once a medical device is available in the U.S. marketplace and in widespread use, unforeseen problems can sometimes lead to a recall. When a device is defective or potentially harmful, recalling that product—removing it from the market or correcting the problem—is the most effective means for protecting the public. A company may recall a device after discovering a problem on its own, or after FDA raises concerns. In rare cases, FDA may require a company to recall a device. When a device is recalled, FDA reviews the company’s strategy for resolving the problem by assessing the relative degree of risk associated with the product and making sure the strategy effectively resolves the problem with the device. FDA provides transparency and communicates information when the public needs to be alerted to a serious hazard, as well as once the recall has been appropriately resolved. The recommendations provided by the committee will address factors FDA and industry should consider to effectively communicate medical device recall information to patients and the public, including but not limited to content, format, methods used to disseminate the message, and timing of communication. The committee will also consider concerns patients have about changes to their device in response to a recall and will discuss ways patient perspectives could be incorporated in FDA and industry benefit-risk decision making, as well as the healthcare provider and patient decision-making process related to a recalled medical device, including implanted devices. The meeting presentations will be heard, viewed, captioned, and recorded through an online teleconferencing platform.

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The committee will discuss new drug application (NDA) 215596, for maribavir oral tablets, submitted by Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., for the treatment of adults with post-transplant cytomegalovirus infection and/or disease, including infections resistant and/or refractory to ganciclovir, valganciclovir, cidofovir, or foscarnet. The meeting presentations will be heard, viewed, captioned, and recorded through an online teleconferencing platform.

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On October 20, 2021, the committee will discuss, make recommendations, and vote on information regarding the premarket approval application (PMA) for the SurgiMend PRS Acellular Bovine Dermal Matrix (SurgiMend PRS ABDM) by Integra LifeSciences Corporation. The proposed Indication for Use, as stated in the PMA, is as follows: SurgiMend PRS Acellular Bovine Dermal Matrix is intended for use as soft tissue support in post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. SurgiMend PRS Acellular Bovine Dermal Matrix is specifically indicated for immediate, two-stage, submuscular, alloplastic breast reconstruction. The meeting presentations will be heard, viewed, captioned, and recorded through an online teleconferencing platform.

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The committee will discuss new drug application (NDA) 214383, PEPAXTO (melphalan flufenamide) for injection submitted by Oncopeptides AB, approved under 21 CFR 314.500 (subpart H, accelerated approval regulations), in combination with dexamethasone for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least four prior lines of therapy and whose disease is refractory to at least one proteasome inhibitor, one immunomodulatory agent, and one CD38-directed monoclonal antibody. The meeting presentations will be heard, viewed, captioned, and recorded through an online teleconferencing platform.

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On November 2, 2021, the committee will discuss and make recommendations on information about the benefit-risk profile of the Endologix AFX endovascular graft system with regards to the risk of Type III endoleaks. FDA requests panel input regarding the totality of data collected on AFX devices and whether further actions are necessary. On November 3, 2021, the committee will discuss and make recommendations on the continued safety and effectiveness of endovascular stent grafts and how to strengthen real-world data collection on long-term performance of the devices, both for currently marketed devices and for future technologies. FDA intends to request panel input on the clinical outcomes that are most relevant to capture in the real world, along with their frequency and duration. Additionally, FDA intends to seek input on data collection platforms, and how to incentivize and optimize real world data collection. The meeting presentations will be heard, viewed, captioned, and recorded through an online teleconferencing platform.

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The committee will discuss new drug application (NDA) 214812, for carbetocin nasal spray, submitted by Levo Therapeutics, Inc., for the proposed treatment of hyperphagia, anxiety, and distress behaviors associated with Prader-Willi syndrome. The meeting presentations will be heard, viewed, captioned, and recorded through an online teleconferencing platform.

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The meeting presentations will be heard, viewed, captioned, and recorded through an online teleconferencing platform. The committee will meet in open session to discuss the Pfizer-BioNTech supplemental Biologics License Application for COMIRNATY for administration of a third dose, or “booster” dose, of the COVID-19 vaccine, in individuals 16 years of age and older. The meeting presentations will be heard, viewed, captioned, and recorded through an online teleconferencing platform.

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On September 17, 2021, the Pediatric Advisory Committee (PAC) will meet to discuss the pediatric-focused safety reviews, as mandated by the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (Pub. L. 107-109) and the Pediatric Research Equity Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108-155). The PAC will meet to discuss the following products listed by FDA Center: Center for Devices and Radiological Health a. FLOURISH Pediatric Esophageal Atresia Device (humanitarian device exemption) The meeting presentations will be heard, viewed, captioned, and recorded through an online teleconferencing platform.

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The CTGTAC committee will meet in open session on both days to discuss the toxicity risks of adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector-based gene therapy products. The discussion topics include oncogenicity risks due to vector genome integration and safety issues identified during preclinical and/or clinical evaluation. On September 2, 2021, in the morning, under session 1, CTGTAC committee will meet to discuss and make recommendations on vector integration and oncogenicity risks. In the afternoon, under session 2, the committee will discuss and make recommendations on hepatotoxicity issues. On September 3, 2021, in the morning, under session 3, the committee will meet to discuss and make recommendations on thrombotic microangiopathy issues. In the afternoon, under session 4, the committee will discuss and make recommendations on non-clinical findings of neurotoxicity, especially related to the dorsal root ganglion toxicity issues. Also, in the afternoon, under session 5, the committee will discuss and make recommendations on clinical findings of neurotoxicity, based on brain MRI studies. The meeting presentations will be heard, viewed, captioned, and recorded through an online teleconferencing platform.