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width="420" height="220"/> <source srcset="/files/styles/medium_3/public/breast-implants-comparison-1600x900_0.jpg?itok=Twpl4_CZ 420w" media="all and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px)" type="image/jpeg" sizes="100vw" width="420" height="220"/> <source srcset="/files/styles/medium_3/public/breast-implants-comparison-1600x900_0.jpg?itok=Twpl4_CZ 420w" media="all and (min-width: 1201px)" type="image/jpeg" sizes="100vw" width="420" height="220"/> <img loading="eager" src="/files/styles/medium_3/public/breast-implants-comparison-1600x900_0.jpg?itok=Twpl4_CZ" width="420" height="220" alt="Closeup of doctor and patient hands holding and touching breast implants." class="img-responsive" /> </picture> </div> </div> <div class="lcds-card__body"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title">Breast Implants</h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </div> </article> </a> <a href="/medical-devices/respiratory-devices/recalled-philips-ventilators-bipap-machines-and-cpap-machines" title="Recalled Philips CPAP Devices"> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--promoted lcds-card--promoted-subtopic bg-white"> <div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <picture> <source srcset="/files/styles/thunbnail_3/public/CPAPMaskandAccessories.jpg?itok=mNkcOTb_ 380w" media="all and (max-width: 320px)" type="image/jpeg" sizes="100vw" width="380" height="200"/> <source srcset="/files/styles/thunbnail_3/public/CPAPMaskandAccessories.jpg?itok=mNkcOTb_ 380w" media="all and (min-width: 321px) and (max-width: 480px)" type="image/jpeg" sizes="100vw" width="380" height="200"/> <source srcset="/files/styles/medium_3/public/CPAPMaskandAccessories.jpg?itok=9JMTqDqE 420w" media="all and (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 767px)" type="image/jpeg" sizes="100vw" width="420" height="220"/> <source srcset="/files/styles/medium_3/public/CPAPMaskandAccessories.jpg?itok=9JMTqDqE 420w" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" sizes="100vw" width="420" height="220"/> <source srcset="/files/styles/medium_3/public/CPAPMaskandAccessories.jpg?itok=9JMTqDqE 420w" media="all and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px)" type="image/jpeg" sizes="100vw" width="420" height="220"/> <source srcset="/files/styles/medium_3/public/CPAPMaskandAccessories.jpg?itok=9JMTqDqE 420w" media="all and (min-width: 1201px)" type="image/jpeg" sizes="100vw" width="420" height="220"/> <img loading="eager" src="/files/styles/medium_3/public/CPAPMaskandAccessories.jpg?itok=9JMTqDqE" width="420" height="220" alt="Hands holding CPAP mask assembly. Cleaning CPAP Machines and Accessories." class="img-responsive" /> </picture> </div> </div> <div class="lcds-card__body"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title">Recalled Philips CPAP Devices</h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </div> </article> </a> <a href="/medical-devices/safety-communications/do-not-use-smartwatches-or-smart-rings-measure-blood-glucose-levels-fda-safety-communication" title="Do Not Use Smartwatches or Smart Rings to Measure Blood Glucose Levels"> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--promoted lcds-card--promoted-subtopic bg-white"> <div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <picture> <source srcset="/files/styles/thunbnail_3/public/unauthorized-glucose-smartwatch-smartring.png?itok=1jYrjDxu 380w" media="all and (max-width: 320px)" type="image/png" sizes="100vw" width="380" height="200"/> <source srcset="/files/styles/thunbnail_3/public/unauthorized-glucose-smartwatch-smartring.png?itok=1jYrjDxu 380w" media="all and (min-width: 321px) and (max-width: 480px)" type="image/png" sizes="100vw" width="380" height="200"/> <source srcset="/files/styles/medium_3/public/unauthorized-glucose-smartwatch-smartring.png?itok=TeMWvxwC 420w" media="all and (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 767px)" type="image/png" sizes="100vw" width="420" height="220"/> <source srcset="/files/styles/medium_3/public/unauthorized-glucose-smartwatch-smartring.png?itok=TeMWvxwC 420w" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/png" sizes="100vw" width="420" height="220"/> <source srcset="/files/styles/medium_3/public/unauthorized-glucose-smartwatch-smartring.png?itok=TeMWvxwC 420w" media="all and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px)" type="image/png" sizes="100vw" width="420" height="220"/> <source srcset="/files/styles/medium_3/public/unauthorized-glucose-smartwatch-smartring.png?itok=TeMWvxwC 420w" media="all and (min-width: 1201px)" type="image/png" sizes="100vw" width="420" height="220"/> <img loading="eager" src="/files/styles/medium_3/public/unauthorized-glucose-smartwatch-smartring.png?itok=TeMWvxwC" width="420" height="220" alt="Do Not Use Smartwatches or Smart Rings to Measure Blood Glucose" class="img-responsive" /> </picture> </div> </div> <div class="lcds-card__body"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title">Do Not Use Smartwatches or Smart Rings to Measure Blood Glucose Levels</h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </div> </article> </a> <a href="/medical-devices/home-health-and-consumer-devices/home-health-care-hub" title="Home as a Health Care Hub"> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--promoted lcds-card--promoted-subtopic bg-white"> <div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <picture> <source srcset="/files/styles/thunbnail_3/public/home-health-hub.jpg?itok=__3Qr4s5 380w" media="all and (max-width: 320px)" type="image/jpeg" sizes="100vw" width="380" height="200"/> <source srcset="/files/styles/thunbnail_3/public/home-health-hub.jpg?itok=__3Qr4s5 380w" media="all and (min-width: 321px) and (max-width: 480px)" type="image/jpeg" sizes="100vw" width="380" height="200"/> <source srcset="/files/styles/medium_3/public/home-health-hub.jpg?itok=3KNSqppn 420w" media="all and (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 767px)" type="image/jpeg" sizes="100vw" width="420" height="220"/> <source srcset="/files/styles/medium_3/public/home-health-hub.jpg?itok=3KNSqppn 420w" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" sizes="100vw" width="420" height="220"/> <source srcset="/files/styles/medium_3/public/home-health-hub.jpg?itok=3KNSqppn 420w" media="all and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px)" type="image/jpeg" sizes="100vw" width="420" height="220"/> <source srcset="/files/styles/medium_3/public/home-health-hub.jpg?itok=3KNSqppn 420w" media="all and (min-width: 1201px)" type="image/jpeg" sizes="100vw" width="420" height="220"/> <img loading="eager" src="/files/styles/medium_3/public/home-health-hub.jpg?itok=3KNSqppn" width="420" height="220" alt="Images of people using medical devices at home." class="img-responsive" /> </picture> </div> </div> <div class="lcds-card__body"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title">Home as a Health Care Hub</h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </div> </article> </a> <a href="/medical-devices/safety-communications/fda-encourages-public-follow-established-choking-rescue-protocols-fda-safety-communication" title="FDA Encourages the Public to Follow Established Choking Rescue Protocols"> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--promoted lcds-card--promoted-subtopic bg-white"> <div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <picture> <source srcset="/files/styles/thunbnail_3/public/Medical%20Device%20Safety%20Communication.jpg?itok=h84a6c4E 380w" media="all and (max-width: 320px)" type="image/jpeg" sizes="100vw" width="380" height="200"/> <source srcset="/files/styles/thunbnail_3/public/Medical%20Device%20Safety%20Communication.jpg?itok=h84a6c4E 380w" media="all and (min-width: 321px) and (max-width: 480px)" type="image/jpeg" sizes="100vw" width="380" height="200"/> <source srcset="/files/styles/medium_3/public/Medical%20Device%20Safety%20Communication.jpg?itok=8_MO1Pyg 420w" media="all and (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 767px)" type="image/jpeg" sizes="100vw" width="420" height="220"/> <source srcset="/files/styles/medium_3/public/Medical%20Device%20Safety%20Communication.jpg?itok=8_MO1Pyg 420w" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" sizes="100vw" width="420" height="220"/> <source srcset="/files/styles/medium_3/public/Medical%20Device%20Safety%20Communication.jpg?itok=8_MO1Pyg 420w" media="all and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px)" type="image/jpeg" sizes="100vw" width="420" height="220"/> <source srcset="/files/styles/medium_3/public/Medical%20Device%20Safety%20Communication.jpg?itok=8_MO1Pyg 420w" media="all and (min-width: 1201px)" type="image/jpeg" sizes="100vw" width="420" height="220"/> <img loading="eager" src="/files/styles/medium_3/public/Medical%20Device%20Safety%20Communication.jpg?itok=8_MO1Pyg" width="420" height="220" alt="Image of red chat bubble with the text Medical Device Safety Communication" class="img-responsive" /> </picture> </div> </div> <div class="lcds-card__body"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title">FDA Encourages the Public to Follow Established Choking Rescue Protocols</h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </div> </article> </a> </div> </section></div> <div class="field--item"> <section class="lcds-card-deck--teaser lcds-card-deck txt-dark"> <header class="lcds-card-deck__header"> <h2 class="lcds-card-deck__heading" >Medical Device Safety</h2> </header> <div class="lcds-card-deck__body"> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-safety">Medical Device Safety Communications</a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text">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.</p> </article> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-safety/medical-device-recalls">Medical Device Recalls</a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text">FDA uses the term "recall" when a manufacturer takes a correction or removal action to address a problem with a medical device that violates FDA law. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.</p> </article> </div> </section> </div> <div class="field--item"> <section class="lcds-card-deck--teaser lcds-card-deck txt-dark"> <header class="lcds-card-deck__header"> <h2 class="lcds-card-deck__heading sr-only" >Medical Device Safety </h2> </header> <div class="lcds-card-deck__body"> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates">Consumer Updates</a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text">From simple items like tongue depressors and bedpans to complex technologies such as pacemakers, surgical implants and prosthetics, learn how FDA-regulated medical devices affect you.</p> </article> </div> </section> </div> <div class="field--item"> <section class="lcds-card-deck--teaser lcds-card-deck txt-dark"> <header class="lcds-card-deck__header"> <h2 class="lcds-card-deck__heading" >How do I report a problem with a Medical Device?</h2> </header> <div class="lcds-card-deck__body"> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program">MedWatch</a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text">You are encouraged to file a voluntary report by phone at 1-800-332-1088 or online at MedWatch, the FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting program if you have experienced a problem with a medical device.</p> </article> </div> </section> </div> <div class="field--item"> <section class="lcds-card-deck--teaser lcds-card-deck txt-dark"> <header class="lcds-card-deck__header"> <h2 class="lcds-card-deck__heading" >Consumer Topics A-C</h2> </header> <div class="lcds-card-deck__body"> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-permits-marketing-first-game-based-digital-therapeutic-improve-attention-function-children-adhd">Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)</a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </article> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/cardiovascular-devices/automated-external-defibrillators-aeds">Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)</a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </article> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/products-and-medical-procedures/baby-products-sids-prevention-claims">Baby Products with SIDS Prevention Claims</a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </article> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://public4.pagefreezer.com/content/FDA/16-06-2022T13:39/https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/update-fda-warns-biotin-may-interfere-lab-tests-fda-safety-communication">Biotin</a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </article> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/vitro-diagnostics/blood-glucose-monitoring-devices">Blood Glucose Monitoring Devices</a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </article> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/radiation-emitting-products/home-business-and-entertainment-products/cell-phones">Cell Phones</a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </article> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/implants-and-prosthetics/cochlear-implants">Cochlear Implants </a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </article> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/consumer-products/contact-lenses">Contact Lenses</a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </article> </div> </section> </div> <div class="field--item"> <section class="lcds-card-deck--teaser lcds-card-deck txt-dark"> <header class="lcds-card-deck__header"> <h2 class="lcds-card-deck__heading" >Consumer Topics D-Z</h2> </header> <div class="lcds-card-deck__body"> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/cosmetic-devices/dermal-fillers-soft-tissue-fillers">Dermal Fillers (Soft Tissue Fillers)</a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </article> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/implants-and-prosthetics/essure-permanent-birth-control">Essure Permanent Birth Control </a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </article> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/consumer-products/hearing-aids">Hearing Aids </a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </article> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/surgery-devices/lasik">Lasik</a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </article> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/rinsing-your-sinuses-neti-pots-safe">Nasal Rinsing</a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </article> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/pulse-oximeters-and-oxygen-concentrators-what-know-about-home-oxygen-therapy">Pulse Oximeters and Oxygen Concentrators</a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </article> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/radiation-emitting-products/radiation-emitting-products-and-procedures/tanning">Tanning</a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </article> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/products-and-medical-procedures/weight-loss-and-weight-management-devices">Weight-Loss and Weigh-Management Devices</a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </article> </div> </section> </div> <div class="field--item"> <section class="lcds-card-deck--teaser lcds-card-deck txt-dark"> <header class="lcds-card-deck__header"> <h2 class="lcds-card-deck__heading" >Resources for You</h2> </header> <div class="lcds-card-deck__body"> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="/medical-devices/consumers-medical-devices/learn-if-medical-device-has-been-cleared-fda-marketing">Learn if a Medical Device has been 510(k) Cleared</a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </article> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-approvals-denials-and-clearances/recently-approved-devices">Learn if a Medical Device has been Recently-Approved </a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </article> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/fda-basics/what-does-fda-regulate">What does FDA regulate?</a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </article> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/safety/reporting-serious-problems-fda/how-consumers-can-report-adverse-event-or-serious-problem-fda">Learn how to report an adverse event to the FDA</a></h3> <p class="lcds-card__text"></p> </article> <article class="lcds-card lcds-card--border-top lcds-card--teaser lcds-card--teaser-subtopic"> <h3 class="lcds-card__title"><a 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