Medical device information
Medical devices and implants are intended for use in the treatment or prevention of disease. Medical devices can range from a tongue depressor to CT scans, but all devices are regulated by the FDA.

Despite medical breakthroughs, medical devices are often inadequately tested and regulated and then rushed to market. Patients rarely see a device's information, read the warning labels, or research the device and its history before receiving treatment. With medical breakthroughs on the rise, it is important for companies to perform adequate testing and regulate a device before placing it on the market.

Medical device recall list
The FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) oversees firms who manufacture medical devices and implants sold in the United States. The precise legal authority is governed by the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act.

Click on the below link to view FDA posts consumer information about the most serious medical device recalls. These products are on the list because there is a reasonable chance that they could cause serious health problems or death.

FDA List of Recalls

For a list of all medical device recalls, see the CDRH Device Recalls Database.

News

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