Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration - CDRH/FDA

Organization URL(s)

DSMICA@CDRH.FDA.GOV
www.fda.gov/cdrh/  

Other Contact Information

1350 Piccard Avenue (HFZ-210)
Rockville, MD 20850-4307

800-638-2041 (Voice - Toll-free, Facts-on-Demand)
240-276-3150 (Voice)
240-276-3151 (FAX)

Description

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health was formed in 1982 by the merger of the Bureaus of Medical Devices and Radiological Health. The consumer inquiry function is handled by the Communications Section in CDRH's Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance. The Communications Section responds to consumer inquiries by telephone, mail, or fax by sending consumer information, and investigating the approval/clearance status of medical devices. Devices range from such products as thermometers, hearing aids, contact lenses, breast implants, condoms, medical imaging devices, hemodialysis equipment, tampons, medical x-rays, pacemakers and cancer antigens, to artificial hearts. Radiation-emitting products include laser products, microwave ovens, televisions, radar guns, night vision equipment, and electric blankets.

Online Resources

• Cell Phone Facts: Consumer Information on Wireless Phones
  http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/
• Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Information
  http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer/
• Certified Mammography Facilities Listing - Center for Devices and Radiological Health/FDA
  http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/mammography/certified.html
• Cochlear Implants: FDA Information
  http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/cochlear/index.html
• EVS™ Vascular Closure System
  http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/mda/docs/p040022.html
• ExAblate® 2000 System
  http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/mda/docs/p040003.html
• FDA Diabetes Information
  http://www.fda.gov/diabetes/index.html
• LASIK Eye Surgery
  http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/lasik/
• LASIK Eye Surgery FAQs
  http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/LASIK/faq.htm
• LASIK Eye Surgery Glossary
  http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/lasik/glossary.htm
• LASIK Eye Surgery: What Are the Risks and How Can I Find the Right Doctor for Me?
  http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/LASIK/risks.htm
• LASIK Surgery Check List
  http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/lasik/reduce.htm
• Learn About Medical Device Recalls
  http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/recalls/learn.html
• Learning about Phakic Intraocular Lenses
  http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/phakic/index.html
• Mammography Program, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, FDA
  http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/mammography/index.html
• Maturity Health Matters- FDA Health News for Older Adults, Their Families and Caregivers
  http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/maturityhealthmatters/
• Medical Device Electromagnetic Compatibility Program - Center for Devices and Radiological Health
  http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/emc/index.html
• Overview of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health
  http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/overview2.html
• Personal Protective Equipment and Influenza Outbreaks, including Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)
  http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/ppe/fluoutbreaks.html
• Safety Alerts, Public Health Advisories, and Notices from Center for Devices and Radiological Health
  http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/safety.html
• Whole Body Scanning Using Computed Tomography (CT)
  http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/ct/

Print Resources

Breast implant publications are available on the Internet at www.fda.gov/oca/breastimplants/bitac.html or by contacting FDA's Office of Consumer Affairs at 1-800-532-4440.

Related Topics

Artificial Heart Assistive Devices Breast Implant Cochlear Implant Condoms Contact Lenses Corrective Lenses Dental Implant Dialysis Eyeglasses Federal Programs Hearing Aids Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mammography Medical Device Myopia Pacemaker Patient Restraints Pregnancy Test Quackery Radiation Tampon Tanning Device Thermometer Toxic Shock Syndrome Video Display Terminal CT Scan Leg LASIK Eye Surgery

Review Date

Wed Sep 10, 2008