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Artificial Heart 
The American Heart Association expresses its opinion about the artificial heart and related artificial cardiac devices.... Details >
Assistive Funding Sources
Research shows that funding continues to be one of the biggest obstacles to the acquisition of assistive technology for children with disabilities (Judge, 2000). For this reason, it is important that ... Details >
Assistive Technology Overview
This site talks about Assistive technology (AT) referred to as any item that supports a child’s ability to participate actively in his or her home, childcare program, school, or other community settin... Details >
Beyond Bloodletting: FDA Gives Leeches a Medical Makeover
In June 2004, the Food and Drug Administration cleared the first application for leeches (Hirudo medicinalis) to be used in modern medicine as medical devices.... Details >
Buying Medicines and Medical Products Online
Useful, easy-to-understand information about buying prescription drugs and medical products online. This Web site includes information on how to protect yourself from dangerous online practices involv... Details >
Consumer Information from Center for Devices and Radiological Health
A source of information about the risks and benefits of the product is patient labeling prepared by the manufacturer and reviewed by FDA.... Details >
Disposal of Medical Sharps
Improper management of discarded needles and other sharps can pose a health risk to the public and waste workers. For example, discarded needles may expose waste workers to potential needle stick inju... Details >
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Drugs of the Deep: Treasures of the Sea Yield Some Medical Answers and Hint at Others
This online consumer health advisory reports on sea-based products that are being tested and researched for medical use - drugs, biologics, and medical devices.... Details >
Enforcement Report Index - FDA
This internet index links to enforcement reports by release dates from 1990 to the present.... Details >
FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) Backgrounders
This is an index of consumer health information articles on FDA services. This list represents selected articles produced from 1990 to date.... Details >
FDA Consumer Magazine
The official magazine of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), each issue contains in-depth feature articles written for the general public on getting healthy and staying healthy. The magazine ... Details >
FDA Kids’ Home Page
A kids' web site that provides information on food safety, vaccinations, animal foods and drugs, medical devices, and the role of the FDA investigator. Also included are a tobacco quiz, a medicine "... Details >
How to Report Problems With Products Regulated by FDA
Consumers are urged to report defective and problematic products to the Food and Drug Administration. The evaluation procedures for foods, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, and veterinary drugs are d... Details >
Knee Bracing: What Works?
Knee braces are supports that you wear for a painful or injured knee. Some people use them to prevent knee injuries during sports. Most people who wear knee braces feel that they help. Doctors are try... Details >
Learn About Medical Device Recalls
This page gives general information about medical device recalls, an action taken to address a problem with a medical device that violates U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) law. Recalls occur wh... Details >
Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Medical Device Electromagnetic Compatibility Program - Center for Devices and Radiological Health
This web site provides details about the Medical Device Electromagnetic Compatibility Program's activities. The program's primary responsibility is to develop strategy to assure electromagnetic compat... Details >
Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Meet Yorick, the Bionic Skeleton
Yorick was created to teach people how medical devices work. Medical devices (or implants) are used in place of real body parts that are damaged or that no longer work. See all of Yorick's medical dev... Details >
Overview of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health
An outline of the mission and responsibilities of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health. Some responsibility include eliminating unnecessary human exposure to man-made radiation from medical,... Details >
Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Safety Alerts, Public Health Advisories, and Notices from Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Medical device postmarket safety notifications are posted at this web site. The web site is maintained by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration.... Details >
Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration