Where can I find more information about medical devices?

Answer:

Today there are many sources of information about medical devices and procedures including information on the Internet from health care organizations, medical centers, and consumer organizations. One accurate source of information about the risks and benefits of the product is patient labeling prepared by the manufacturer and reviewed by the HHS Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Patient labeling is available for many of the devices listed on the "Recently Approved Devices" page http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfTopic/MDA/mda-list.cfm?list=1.

Last Reviewed: 04/23/2008