Device Component Of Intarcia’s Diabetes Treatment ITCA 650 Worries FDA
Executive Summary
If FDA chief scientist grants Intarcia’s request for advisory committee meeting, CDER wants to provide input on issues to be considered. Director Cavazzoni says the novel drug-device combination product does not notify the user of a critical failure or infusion status.
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