Examples of products that CDRH regulates include medical devices ranging from tongue depressors and personal protective equipment (PPE) to pacemakers and robotic surgical systems, and medical and non-medical radiation-emitting electronic products such as lasers, x-ray systems, ultrasound equipment, microwave ovens, and color televisions.

CDRH works diligently to advance and interweave innovation and safety priorities to fulfill the mission of protecting and promoting public health.

In order to maintain and continuously improve the vision for high-quality safe and effective medical devices for all patients, CDRH regularly develops strategic priorities.

Promote a Modern and Diverse Workforce: CDRH strives to prepare the organization so it is exceedingly proactive, flexible, resilient, collaborative, and engaged.

Enhance Organizational Agility and Resilience: CDRH makes efforts to adapt and redesign business processes, approaches, and policies to anticipate the needs of the future.