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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 [email protected].
Recent Medical Device Safety Communications
The FDA's analyses and recommendations for patients and health care providers about ongoing medical device safety issues.