> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.foodconsumer.org/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # HIV/AIDS Update - Blood Products Advisory Committee Mtg, May 15-16, 2012, In-Home HIV Test - URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/hiv_test_0405121026/ - Published: 2012-04-05T23:26:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-22T16:25:55.000Z - Description: The FDA's Blood Products Advisory Committee will meet from 8:30 a.m. to about 5 p.m. to weigh the safety and effectiveness of the OraQuick In-Home HIV Test. The notice sets deadlines for written and oral submissions and says the Gaithersburg, Maryland meeting will be webcast. - Author: Food Consumer - Tags: Drug, Health News, #vivvo-import On **May 15, 2012**, the FDA Blood Products Advisory Committee will meet from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. to discuss the evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of the OraQuick In-Home HIV Test. The meeting will take place at the Hilton Washington DC/North, 620 Perry Pkwy., Gaithersburg, MD, Tel: [1-301-977-8900](tel:1-301-977-8900). Interested persons may present data, information, or views, orally or in writing, on issues pending before the committee. Written submissions may be made on or before May 8, 2012 by submitting them to: Bryan Emery or Rosanna Harvey 1401 Rockville Pike, HFM-71, Rockville, MD 20852 [301-827-1277](tel:301-827-1277) FAX: [301-827-0294](tel:301-827-0294) or via e-mail: [Bryan.Emery@fda.hhs.gov](mailto:Bryan.Emery@fda.hhs.gov) or email:[Rosanna.Harvey@fda.hhs.gov](mailto:Rosanna.Harvey@fda.hhs.gov) Oral presentations at the meeting from the public will be scheduled between approximately 1:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Those individuals interested in making formal oral presentations should notify Bryan Emery or Rosanna Harvey on or before April 30, 2012, and submit a brief statement of the general nature of the evidence or arguments they wish to present, the names and addresses of proposed participants, and an indication of the approximate time requested to make their presentation. Time allotted for each presentation may be limited. If the number of registrants requesting to speak is greater than can be reasonably accommodated during the scheduled open public hearing session, FDA may conduct a lottery to determine the speakers for the scheduled open public hearing session. Those making a request to speak will be notified regarding their request by May 1, 2012. For those unable to attend in person, the meeting will also be[Webcast](http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTIwNDA2LjY2NjYxODEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTIwNDA2LjY2NjYxODEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNjg1NDA5OCZlbWFpbGlkPWZvb2Rjb25zdW1lci5vcmdAZ21haWwuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1mb29kY29uc3VtZXIub3JnQGdtYWlsLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&100&&&http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/CommitteesMeetingMaterials/BloodVaccinesandOtherBiologics/BloodProductsAdvisoryCommittee/ucm298639.htm?source=govdelivery&ref=foodconsumer.org). FDA intends to make background material available to the public on its [Web site](http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTIwNDA2LjY2NjYxODEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTIwNDA2LjY2NjYxODEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNjg1NDA5OCZlbWFpbGlkPWZvb2Rjb25zdW1lci5vcmdAZ21haWwuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1mb29kY29uc3VtZXIub3JnQGdtYWlsLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&101&&&http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/CommitteesMeetingMaterials/BloodVaccinesandOtherBiologics/BloodProductsAdvisoryCommittee/ucm298652.htm?source=govdelivery&ref=foodconsumer.org) no later than 2 business days before the meeting. If FDA is unable to post the background material prior to the meeting, the background material will be made publicly available at the location of the advisory committee meeting, and be posted on FDA’s Web site after the meeting. On **May 16, 2012**, in the afternoon, the committee will hear update presentations on HHS activities related to the evaluation of the blood donor deferral policy for men who have had sex with other men. The notice and complete description of the May 15 and May 16 meetings is available on the FDA [web site](http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTIwNDA2LjY2NjYxODEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTIwNDA2LjY2NjYxODEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNjg1NDA5OCZlbWFpbGlkPWZvb2Rjb25zdW1lci5vcmdAZ21haWwuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1mb29kY29uc3VtZXIub3JnQGdtYWlsLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&102&&&http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/Calendar/ucm298625.htm?source=govdelivery&ref=foodconsumer.org). Please check the agency’s [Web site](http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTIwNDA2LjY2NjYxODEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTIwNDA2LjY2NjYxODEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNjg1NDA5OCZlbWFpbGlkPWZvb2Rjb25zdW1lci5vcmdAZ21haWwuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1mb29kY29uc3VtZXIub3JnQGdtYWlsLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&103&&&http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/Calendar/ucm298625.htm?source=govdelivery&ref=foodconsumer.org) and call the FDA Advisory Committee Information Line 1-800-741-8138 (301-443-0572 in the Washington, DC, area) code [3014512391](tel:3014512391) for up-to-date information on this meeting. FDA welcomes the attendance of the public at its advisory committee meetings and will make every effort to accommodate persons with physical disabilities or special needs. If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Bryan Emery or Rosanna Harvey at least 7 days in advance of the meeting. 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