Resources
GOVERNMENT
Department of Health and Human Services
The U.S. Government's gateway to over 300 programs that provide essential human services.
Department of Health and Human ServicesU.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA works to ensure that food is safe and wholesome and that cosmetics, medicines, medical devices, and radiation-emitting products are safe and effective. FDA also oversees feed and drugs for pets and farm animals.
U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationCenter for Devices and Radiological Health
FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health is responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medical devices and eliminating unnecessary human exposure to man-made radiation from medical, occupational and consumer products.
Center for Devices and Radiological HealthCenter for Biologics Evaluation and Research
CBER's mission is to protect and enhance the public health through the regulation of biological and related products including blood, vaccines, allergenics, tissues, and cellular and gene therapies.
Center for Biologics Evaluation and ResearchCOMPANIES AND FIRMS
OrthoWorld
Membership into The Institute for Orthopaedics gives visitors access to information about industry markets, products, news and services.
OrthoWorldORGANIZATIONS
International Organization for Standardization
Non government network of international standards institutes.
ISOAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
The Academy is the preeminent provider of musculoskeletal education to orthopaedic surgeons and others in the world.
AAOSASTM International
"One of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world." The web site offers information and products related to manufacturing standards.
ASTMAssociation for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
Welcome to the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, dedicated to increasing the understanding, safety, and efficacy of medical instrumentation.
AAMIOrthopaedic Device Forum
The Orthopaedic Device Forum was established to permit regularly scheduled interactions among representatives of the scientific and clinical Orthopaedic Community, the FDA and other governmental agencies, and representatives of the industry related to musculoskeletal health and diseases.
Orthopaedic Device Forum