{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fe480feb4-1322-44fa-b2cb-061bcb3f043b","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"4 Facts That May Surprise You About FDA","description":"From creating product codes to following regulations, do you ever wonder what goes on inside the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? \n\nIn this episode, Allison Komiyama of Acknowledge Regulatory Strategies is a former FDA reviewer and she shares with listeners some fun facts about the FDA and what we don\u2019t see behind closed doors.\n\nSome of the highlights of the show include:\n \n\u25cf\tFun Fact #1: FDA employees are not all about rules and red tape. They\u2019re passionate about public health and do things creatively that benefit patients.\n\u25cf\tFun Fact #2: FDA is holder and keeper of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) product codes. FDA has the ability to add or remove product codes. \n\u25cf\tFun Fact #3: Breakthrough Devices designation protects and promotes public health via access to timely development, assessment, and review of devices.\n\u25cf\tFun Fact #4: Opioid epidemic and pediatric care are two categories generating the most interest and activity regarding need for/availability of medical devices.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/24d2d135-ad70-4f51-9566-12a847f49d8f/e57e30f1-695c-4b49-9cf5-aac9c026444a.jpg"}