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Celebrating 50 Years of CDRH

Celebrating 50 Years of CDRH

Fifty years ago, the Medical Device Amendments were signed into law – giving the FDA authority to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medical devices. Today, we celebrate five decades of the Medical Device Amendments and the incredible work of Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

  

Explore CDRH’s 50-Year Legacy!

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Recalls
Report a Problem
Warning Letters
Consumer Updates
483s
EUAs
510Ks
Guidance Documents
Drug Databases
Import Program

FDA in Action

FDA Voices: How FDA is Implementing Landmark Cosmetics Legislation to Positively Impact Public Health
FDA Achieves Year 1 Goals in Reducing Animal Testing in Drug Development
FDA Takes Action to Advance Gene Therapy Development
FDA PreCheck Pilot Program Strengthens Domestic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Agency Unveils Real-Time Trial Proofs-of-Concept and Upcoming Pilot Program
FDA Finalizes Food Chemical Safety Post-Market Assessment Program, Launches Reassessment of BHT, ADA
FDA Approves First-Ever Gene Therapy for Treatment of Genetic Hearing Loss

Press Announcements

May 29, 2026

FDA Issues Draft Guidance to Cut Unnecessary Animal Testing for Cancer Drugs

May 22, 2026

FDA Approves First Treatment for Chronic Hepatitis Delta Virus (HDV) Infection

May 20, 2026

FDA Warns Retailers Selling Illegal Tobacco Products That Look Like Everyday Products

Products We Regulate

Food
Drugs
Medical Devices
Radiation-Emitting Products
Vaccines, Blood, and Biologics
Animal and Veterinary
Cosmetics
Tobacco Products
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