Center for Devices and Radiological Health

**Semantic type:** Professional or Occupational Group

**Definition:** The Center within the Food and Drug Administration that is responsible for regulating firms who manufacture, repackage, relabel, and/or import medical devices sold in the United States. In addition, it regulates radiation-emitting electronic products (medical and non-medical) such as lasers, x-ray systems, ultrasound equipment, microwave ovens and color televisions.

**Synonyms:** - CDRH