[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 76 (Thursday, April 18, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16924-16925]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-9484]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
Medical Device Industry; Notice of Public Workshops
AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
ACTION: Notice of public workshops.
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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (Office of External
Affairs, Office of Regulatory Affairs, and Office of the Southeast
Region, New Orleans District) is announcing two free public workshops
to discuss current good manufacturing practices (CGMP's) for medical
gas manufacturers and transfillers who repack medical gas. The purpose
of this workshop, sponsored by the New Orleans District FDA office, is
to provide an overview to CGMP requirements and to discuss significant
problems observed during inspection of the industry.
DATES: The public workshops are scheduled as follows:
1. Tuesday, April 23, 1996, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Baton Rouge, LA.
2. Thursday, April 25, 1996, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jackson, MS.
ADDRESSES: The public workshops will be held at the following
locations:
1. Baton Rouge--Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Bldg.
(also known as the I. Norman Efferson Hall) in the large classroom,
Highland Rd. and East Parker, Baton Rouge, LA.
2. Jackson--Mississippi Department of Health, Underwood Bldg., 2423
NorthState St., Jackson, MS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia K. Schafer, New Orleans
District Office, FDA New Orleans District Office, 4298 Elysian Fields,
Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122, 504-589-7184, FAX 504-589-4666.
Those persons interested in attending a workshop should register by
faxing their name(s), firm name/affiliation, address,
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telephone and FAX numbers, and any specific questions they want
addressed at the workshops to the contact person listed above. There is
no registration fee for these workshops, but advance registration is
required. Interested persons are encouraged to register early because
seating is limited to 100 registrants.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of these workshops is to provide
training and dialogue among the medical gas industry, local, State, and
Federal Government agencies. The workshops will provide a forum to
discuss the regulation of the compressed gas industry, convey knowledge
about FDA's operations and policies, and explain the requirements for
compliance with CGMP regulations. The workshops will also provide a
segment on enforcement procedures used by FDA.
Dated: April 11, 1996.
William K. Hubbard,
Associate Commissioner for Policy Coordination.
[FR Doc. 96-9484 Filed 4-17-96; 8:45 am]
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