Science and Research (Medical Devices)

The Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories (OSEL) serves as the laboratory science nucleus for the Center. Specifically, OSEL supports the scientific basis for the Agency’s regulatory decision‑making by developing independent laboratory information for regulatory and other public health activities of CDRH. In addition to providing consultation to the Center’s regulatory experts, OSEL researchers are involved in mission‑oriented science activities including test methods development, risk assessments, forensic investigations, product evaluations, and technology assessment.

OSEL's long-term research goal is becoming an exciting and dynamic organization for cutting-edge regulatory research in medical devices.