FDA Launches Medical Device and Radiation-Emitting Product Transparency Web site
On April 19, the US FDA announced the launch of a new web site. From their press release:
“The U.S. Food and Drug Administration launched the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) Transparency Web site today as part of the agency’s transparency initiative. The site will provide information about medical device and radiation-emitting product regulatory processes and decisions, and summaries of data that provide the rationale for agency actions.
The new Web site is part of an ongoing effort within CDRH, across the FDA and across the Department of Health and Human Services to enhance public communication and transparency. CDRH’s previous site provided information about approved products, industry guidance, medical device safety, and adverse event reports. On the new Web site, this and additional information are displayed in a more user-friendly format…” Read more
