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     To compare similar devices    

 

1. In the table below, select a "Medical Specialty", and click "List" in the right column.

2. In the next screen (see example), select the "Regulation Number & Device Type" and "Product Code & Device Subtype", and click "Forums" in the right column.

3. The next screen (see example) shows all the commercial products we have covered in this device subtype.  Select products of your interest and compare their ratings and reviews by visiting their forums.

Medical Specialty
(Click item to see USFDA's list of device types in each specialty)
List of Device Types Rated & Reviewed
(Click item to see our list of device review forums in each specialty)

Compare similar devices

As a medical device user, you may want to compare devices of the same category/type for your next healthcare or purchasing decision.  For example,

  • Patients want to learn which hip replacement implant product receives best patient satisfaction rating.

  • Doctors want to learn which surgical device is their best choice.

  • Hospitals want to learn which model of x-ray machine is what they need.

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