Medical Device Safety
The FDA monitors reports of adverse events and other problems with medical devices and alerts health professionals and the public when needed to ensure proper use of devices and the health and safety of patients. The lists below contain our most recent information. Other safety communications can be found using the links on the left side of this page. For additional information, contact us at: 1-800-638-2041 or DICE@fda.hhs.gov.
Recent Medical Device Safety Communications
The FDA's analyses and recommendations for patients and health care providers about ongoing medical device safety issues.
MORE MEDICAL DEVICE SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS
Recent Letters to Health Care Providers
Information for health care providers about the safe use of medical devices in medical facilities.
MORE LETTERS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS