Most people think of the FDA in terms of -- unsurprisingly -- food and drug oversight, but the agency also regulates medical devices.
As with drugs, the risks of these devices often become apparent after they're in widespread use. The FDA often conducts so-called post-marketing studies to gauge what might've been missed the first time, and recently set up a website to let people see what's being reviewed.
Got an XACT Carotid Stent System from Abbott Vascular Devices? Allergan's Natrelle Silicone-Filled Breast Implants? Just curious? Then go here.
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