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FAQ: Medical Devices, Medical Supplies & Assistive Devices

Question: Where can I find information about medical devices,
medical supplies and assistive devices?


Answer:

The US Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiologic Health (CDRH) is the US agency
with expertise to answer some questions about medical devices, medical supplies and assistive devices.

See the Center for Devices and Radiologic Health page at http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/default.htm

CDRH contact information is at http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/default.htm

These resources may also help you find information about medical devices, medical supplies and assistive devices:

  • MedlinePlus® Medical Device Safety topic page
    http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/medicaldevicesafety.html
  • MedlinePlus Assistive Devices topic page
    http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/assistivedevices.html
  • MEDLINE/PubMed
    http://www.pubmed.gov
  • Science.gov topic: Medical Devices
    http://www.science.gov/browse/w_127I.htm
  • Check your local phone book under "Home Health Care Equipment and Supplies,"
    "Medical Equipment and Supplies" or under the specific type of medical supplies,
    such as "Wheelchairs."

Contact:

  • Your local public, hospital or university library to ask what resources are available to you.
    Examples of printed sources include:
    • Health Devices Sourcebook
    • Health Industry Buyers’ Guide
    • Medical Device Register (US and International editions)
  • Your health care provider about where to find medical supplies.
  • Your local pharmacy for information. Many pharmacies sell medical supplies.
  • Medical device company Web sites. Use an Internet search engine to find these sites.
    The NLM® does not guarantee the accuracy of information found at other sites.

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