Presentation: Stem Cell Therapy – Law and Ethics
“The legal obligations and ethical practice of health care providers” – presentation by John S. Conniff, attorney, on June 22, 2019 sponsored by the Washington State Chiropractic Association.
Resources, Media Reporting, and Practice Guides
KIRO TV 7 (March 4, 2019)
Media
Stem Cell Treatments Flourish With Little Evidence That They Work – The New York Times
Stem Cells and Chiropractic – Science-Based Medicine
Stem cell therapy clinics in Spokane – Spokesman Review
Journal of Law and Bio Sciences – Stem Cell Marketing
Guidance
FTC Advertising Guide – Dietary Supplements
FDA Guidance Same Surgical Procedure Exception – 21 CFR 1271.15
FDA Guidance Minimal Manipulation and Homologous Use
FDA Sample Warning Letter Regarding Stem Cell Therapy Regulatory Classification
FTC Guidelines for Online Advertising
Enforcement Actions
California Stem Cell Treatment – FDA Inspection Report
Regenerative Medical Group California – FDA Complaint
Regenerative Medical Group – Permanent Injunction and Monetary Award
Mid America Stem Cell Institute – FDA Warning Letter
US Stem Cell Florida – FDA Warning Letter
US Stem Cell Florida – Summary Judgment in Favor of FDA
US Stem Cell Florida – Proposed Permanent Injunction
POM Wonderful – FTC Health Claims Advertising Decision
POM Wonderful – FTC Brief to the U.S. Supreme Court
Advanced Spine and Pain – FDA Warning Letter
Washington State Law
Washington State Legislature – Final Bill Report
Washington State Statute – Stem Cell Therapy – Notice and Informed Consent