New content to FDA Basics in past 60 days http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/ContactFDA/StayInformed/RSSFeeds/Basics/rss.xml en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 08:31:00 -0500 Lauren.Breitenother@fda.hhs.gov Scientific advances and innovative medical technologies have provided Americans with the potential for longer, healthier lives. However, persistent and well-documented health differences exist between populations. FDA is dedicated to addressing these disparities and achieving the highest standard of health for all. Please join us for a webinar on FDA Office of Minority Health: Steps to Addressing Health Disparities, Monday, May 21st at 2 PM EST. Wed, 16 May 2012 08:31:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm304116.htm http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm304116.htm Announcement of a Webinar about basic information about hearing aids Tue, 15 May 2012 11:39:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm304193.htm http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm304193.htm Basic inforamtion about radiological devices. Wed, 02 May 2012 08:40:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm302664.htm http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm302664.htm Basic information about medical devices regulated by the FDA. Wed, 02 May 2012 08:06:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm302659.htm http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm302659.htm Basic information about the FDA. Wed, 02 May 2012 07:51:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm302658.htm http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm302658.htm Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:04:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm218232.htm http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm218232.htm FDA 101: FDA’s Web site includes helpful information on radiation-emitting electronic products both generally at Radiation-Emitting Products and about specific types of radiation-emitting products. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:06:00 -0600 http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm194044.htm http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm194044.htm FDA 101: All manufacturers of electronic products are required to notify FDA when they discover their product has a radiation safety defect Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:18:00 -0600 http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm193953.htm http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm193953.htm FDA 101: FDA regulates radiation-emitting electronic products, but does not approve radiation-emitting electronic products, unless the product also is a medical device that would require premarket approval under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:07:00 -0600 http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm193956.htm http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm193956.htm FDA 101: FDA has regulatory authority to establish an electronic product radiation control program designed to protect the public health and safety from electronic product radiation. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:25:00 -0600 http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm193950.htm http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm193950.htm This is a description of a medical device. Wed, 12 May 2010 13:27:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm211822.htm http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm211822.htm FDA 101: Manufacturers may be subject to additional FDA regulations if their product meets the definition of a medical device under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or is used for irradiation or inspection of food. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:06:00 -0600 http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm194032.htm http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm194032.htm But did you know that FDA now has another way of monitoring medical product safety? This new way uses information from health care records and other data sources that still protects patient privacy. It can also provide information to FDA safety scientists in a fraction of the time it could take to get similar information from other FDA sources. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:21:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm300278.htm http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm300278.htm Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:05:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm214869.htm http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm214869.htm Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:35:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm210073.htm http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm210073.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:03:00 -0600 http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm291745.htm http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm291745.htm Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:42:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm208649.htm http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm208649.htm Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:50:00 -0600 http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm200769.htm http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm200769.htm Webinar and presentation about FDA's Inspection Process Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:04:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm204963.htm http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm204963.htm Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:46:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm204717.htm http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm204717.htm