AdvaMed Statement on the Release of FDA Rule on Laboratory-Developed Tests

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WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, released the following statements from President and CEO Scott Whitaker and Zach Rothstein, Executive Director of AdvaMedDx, on FDA’s final rule for Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs):

“We appreciate FDA’s commitment to ensuring the safety and effectiveness of in vitro diagnostic tests, regardless of their source, which is what today’s rule would accomplish,” Whitaker said. “We hope this rule is just the first step toward comprehensive reform of the framework for diagnostic test regulation overall, which the VALID Act would accomplish through Congress. This reform is critical to supporting the continued innovation of safe, effective, and high-quality diagnostic tests.”

“This rule represents significant progress in ensuring that diagnostic tests, regardless of where they were developed, meet FDA’s rigorous standards for safety and effectiveness,” Rothstein said. “We also encourage Congress to pass the bipartisan VALID Act, which would establish a modernized, diagnostics-specific regulatory framework for all diagnostics tests. We remain committed to advocating for this important legislation and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with Congress and all stakeholders in these efforts.”

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