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Howard M. Holstein
Partner, Washington, D.C.

Howard Holstein's practice focuses on medical device law. He works extensively with large, small, and startup manufacturers on a broad spectrum of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) matters. He also assists companies in developing regulatory strategies and preparing product applications, including IDEs, 510(k)s, and PMAs; with compliance matters, including MDRs, recalls, and GMPs; in addressing regulatory due diligence issues; and with FDA training programs. Further, Howard counsels clients on product liability risk reduction techniques.

Prior to entering private practice in 1985, Howard had extensive FDA, industry, and government experience, having served as Deputy Chief Counsel at the FDA; as a general attorney at Merck and Company, where he was responsible for pharmaceutical research requirements; and as General Counsel of the Health Industry Manufacturers Association (HIMA) — the device industry's primary trade association. While at HIMA, Howard was responsible for all aspects of the industry's interactions with the FDA, including commenting on virtually all device regulations and product submission requirements.

Howard has written and spoken extensively on device and diagnostic issues, both in the United States and abroad.

PRACTICES/INDUSTRIES
Food, Drug, Medical Device, and Agriculture
Life Sciences
Medical Devices
AREAS OF FOCUS
  • Clinical Study Strategy
  • Medical Device Regulation
  • Medical Device Submissions
  • Regulatory Strategies
EDUCATION
J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1972 B.S., University of Rhode Island, 1968
AWARDS/RANKINGS
  • PLC Life Sciences Cross-border Handbook, Regulatory: Medical Devices, Highly Recommended, 2008-2009
  • PLC Which Lawyer? Handbook, Recommended Specialist in 'Life Sciences: Regulatory,' 2006 
BAR ADMISSIONS District of Columbia