Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) is a part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It oversees the safety and effectiveness of medical devices, like pacemakers and MRI machines, as well as radiation-emitting products, such as X-ray equipment. The CDRH evaluates new devices before they can be sold, monitors their performance after they're on the market, and develops regulations to ensure public health and safety. Its goal is to ensure that healthcare technologies are safe for patients and can effectively improve health outcomes.