Training Courses - Core Cirriculum

Barnett International's Core Curriculum courses are comprehensive role-based clinical research training programs designed to provide industry professionals with hands-on training in a dynamic virtual setting. Held four times a year during our “Clinical Research Training Weeks,” courses offer clinical research-focused, performance-based training and core competency development.

Combination Products: How to Get a Product Through The FDA Approval Process

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Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive approach to the preparation and submission of FDA documents for approval of combination products. Participants receive a foundation of knowledge about the combination product process, submission preparation and the underlying scientific and regulatory principles involved.

Participants will gain knowledge about the FDA Office of Combination Products, the combination product process, request for designation submission, primary mode of action determination and the entire combination product system.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe what combination products are
  • Navigate the Office of Combination Products
  • Describe primary mode of action determination
  • Understand the combination products process
  • Understand Request for Designation submissions

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for Regulatory, Clinical, Research, Quality, Manufacturing and other personnel who require an in-depth knowledge of the FDA combination product process.

Instructor

Albert A. Ghignone, M.S., R.A.C.

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Course Outline

Day 1: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • FDA History, Laws, regulations, policies and Guidances
  • FDA Definitions
  • What are Combination Products: Drug/Biologic; Drug/Device; Biologic/Device; Other
  • FDA Office of Combination Products: History; Organization; Responsibilities
  • Combination Products Acts, Rules and Regulations: Food and Drug Act; 21 CFR  

Day 2: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Primary Mode of Action: Definition; Examples
  • Request for Designation Submission: Information in a RFD; Comprehensive review of all RFD sections
  • Primary Jurisdiction: CDER; CBER, CDRH
  • General Questions About Combination Products: Questions
  • Guidance Douments for Combination Products: Guidance Documents

There will be a 15 minute morning break, 1 hour lunch break, and 15 minute afternoon break on each training day.

Interactive Activities

  • Review scenarios and identify solutions

Registration Fees

Registration fees include assorted breakfast items that will be available each day ½ hour prior to the start of the seminar. Also included is a Networking Lunch that will be served each training day.

Special rates are available for multiple attendees from the same organization.  Contact Melissa Dolen at 781-972-5418 to discuss your options and take advantage of the savings.

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Accreditation Information

ACPE LogoBarnett International is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  Participants will receive 15 hours (1.5 CEUs) of continuing education credit for full participation, including the completion of a pre-test, post-test and program evaluation.  Barnett International will mail ACPE statements within three weeks of program completion.  ACPE# 0778-0000-12-087-L01-P. Released: 9/12.

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For more information, contact Naila Ganatra at (215) 413-2471.