FDA Patches Its Own Error in X-Ray Safety Regulations

2026-06478 — Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; VYLOY

The FDA has officially set the review period for VYLOY, a human biological product, so its patent holder can apply for extra patent time. This affects the company behind VYLOY, giving them a chance to extend their patent protection and potentially boost profits. If anyone thinks the dates are wrong or wants to challenge the company’s review speed, they must act by June 2 or September 30, 2026.

2026-06481 — Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; HYMPAVZI

The FDA has set the official review period for HYMPAVZI, a new human biological product, so its patent holder can apply for extra patent time. This affects the company behind HYMPAVZI and anyone interested in patent extensions. If you think the dates are wrong or want to challenge the company’s diligence, you have until June 2 or September 30, 2026, to speak up—potentially impacting patent length and market exclusivity.

2026-06480 — Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; EMRELIS

The FDA has officially set the review period for EMRELIS, a medicine patent, so the patent owner can apply for extra protection time. If anyone thinks the dates are wrong, they have until June 2, 2026, to speak up. Also, people can challenge whether the patent owner was diligent during the review by September 30, 2026. This affects patent holders and could impact how long they keep exclusive rights to their product.

2026-06479 — Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; ENFLONSIA

The FDA has set the official review period for ENFLONSIA, a human biological product, so its patent holder can apply for extra patent time. This affects the company behind ENFLONSIA and anyone interested in patent rules. If you think the dates are wrong or want to challenge the company’s review speed, you have until June 2 or September 30, 2026, to speak up—potentially impacting patent length and market exclusivity.

2026-06477 — Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; ENCELTO

The FDA has officially set the review period for ENCELTO, a medicine patent, so the company can apply to extend its patent protection. This affects the drug maker by potentially giving them more time to exclusively sell ENCELTO, which can mean more money. If anyone thinks the dates are wrong or the company wasn’t diligent, they have until June 2 or September 30, 2026, to speak up.

2026-06483 — Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; INJECTAFER

The FDA has officially set the review period for INJECTAFER, a drug patent up for extension. This means the company can apply to extend their patent protection, potentially keeping their exclusive rights longer and impacting competition and pricing. If anyone thinks the dates are wrong or the company wasn’t diligent, they can speak up by June 2 or September 30, 2026.

Previous: 2025-18079 — Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 2025-2026 Biennial Specifications and Management Measures; Inseason Adjustments

Fishermen off California’s coast get new rules for 2025-2026 that let them catch more healthy groundfish while keeping overfished stocks safe. These changes adjust how deep they can fish and how much they can catch on each trip, helping both commercial and recreational fishers make the most of the season. The updates kick in during the fishing year to keep things balanced and sustainable.

Next: 2025-18082 — Microbiology Devices; Reclassification of Antigen, Antibody, and Nucleic Acid-Based Hepatitis B Virus Assay Devices

The FDA is changing the rules for certain hepatitis B test devices, moving them from a strict category (Class III) to a less strict one (Class II) with special safety rules. This affects companies making HBV antigen, antibody, and nucleic acid tests, who now need to follow new guidelines and submit notifications before selling. These changes help speed up access to safe, reliable hepatitis B tests without extra costs or delays.