On August 23rd, the FDA posted a request for nomination of individuals willing to serve on the public advisory committees for Device Good Manufacturing Practice and Medical Device subtypes. The agency seeks the help of technically qualified scientific and clinical experts to review data on the safety and effectiveness of marketed and investigational medicines and medical devices and make recommendations on their regulation. Consumer representatives are asked to provide a public and patient perspective on these issues, and should be able to analyze scientific data, understand research design, discuss benefits and risks, and evaluate the safety and efficacy of products under review. The agency considers affiliation with and/or active participation in consumer or community-based organizations to be essential for the consumer representative role.

The request for the medical device subcommittees may be found at this Federal Register site. The more general site to view and apply for FDA advisory committee membership may be found here.

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