# FDA WARNING_LETTER - Satyaprakash N. Makam, MD - September 22, 2011

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> FDA WARNING_LETTER for Satyaprakash N. Makam, MD on September 22, 2011. Product: Drugs. Access full analysis and detailed observations.

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## Details

- Record Type: WARNING_LETTER
- Company Name: Satyaprakash N. Makam, MD
- Inspection Date: 2011-09-22
- Product Type: Drugs
- Office Name: Department of Health and Human Services
- Summary: This Warning Letter to Satyaprakash N. Makam, MD, details objectionable conditions observed during an FDA inspection from September 7-22, 2011, concerning the "DURABILITY II" clinical study (IDE (b)(4)). The inspection aimed to ensure compliance with federal regulations (21 CFR Part 812, Part 50, and Section 520(g) of the Act) and protect human subjects.

Violations include:
1.  **Failure to ensure legally effective informed consent (21 CFR 50.20, 50.27(a), 812.100):** Subjects (b)(6) and (b)(6) only provided initials and printed names, not signatures and dates. There was no attempt to re-consent. Additionally, subjects (b)(6) and (b)(6) underwent study-related testing before obtaining informed consent. The sponsor had previously raised these concerns in May, June, and August 2009, but corrective actions were delayed until September 30, 2009.
2.  **Failure to conduct the investigation in accordance with the signed agreement, investigational plan, and regulations (21 CFR 812.100, 812.110(b)):**
    *   The investigator unilaterally modified the IRB-approved ICD for subject (

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