Selected passages from the FDA letter
Quoted FDA text from the published dataset. These selected excerpts are not the complete letter.
Passage 1You failed to obtain legally effective informed consent in accordance with the provisions of 21 CFR part 50 [21 CFR 312.60 and 21 CFR 50.20].
Passage 2You failed to ensure that the investigation was conducted in accordance with the signed statement of the investigator and the investigational plan. [21 CFR 312.60].
Passage 3Failure to prepare and maintain adequate and accurate case histories with respect to observations and data pertinent to the investigation. [21 CFR 312.62(b)]
Passage 4Failure to address this matter adequately may lead to regulatory action. If you believe that you have complied with the FD&C Act and relevant regulations, please include your reasoning and any supporting information for our consideration. FDA has several references available at http://www.fda.gov/ScienceResearch/SpecialTopics/RunningClinicalTrials/default.htm for more information on human subject protection and the conduct of clinical research.
Citations in the original letter
As cited in this historical letter, not a statement of current regulatory requirements.
- 21 CFR 312.60
- 21 CFR 312.62(b)
- 21 CFR 312
- 21 CFR 50
- 21 CFR 50.20
- 21 CFR 50.23
- 21 CFR 50.24