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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