Radiation
The movement of energy via waves and particles
The branch of the FDA that governs radiation-emitting devices
What is the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, or CDRH
This high-energy electromagnetic wave can penetrate through lead and concrete and can ionize DNA
This common household device shares its name with a type of radiation
What is a Microwave
The first step in regulating a product to CDRH
What is Establishing the Product
What is a laser
This organ is a radiation detector
What are the Eyes
The standard regulatory pathway for low- to medium-risk devices
What is 501(k) or premarket notification
Prolonged exposure to this form of ultraviolet radiation can cause damage to DNA in your dermis
What is UVB
CRT TVs use this type of radiation
What is Ionizing Radiation or X-rays
De Novo is an alternative to PMA, which is used when
CDRH hasn't regulated a product like the proposed product
Fast-moving electrons that can penetrate the skin but not clothing
what is Beta radiation
Suppose you are given three radioactive cookies: one is an alpha emitter, one is a beta emitter, and one is a gamma emitter. You must eat one, hold one in your hand, and put the other one in your pocket. Explain your reasoning
Hold the Alpha cookie in your hand because it cannot penetrate skin
Put the Beta cookie in your pocket because it cannot penetrate through clothing
Eat the Gamma cookie because it penetrates through you
The United States Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, Chapter 5, Subchapter C, Electronic and Radiation Control, was previously known as this
What is Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968, or RCHSA
Short exposure to this type of radiation can cause burns and irritation to the skin and eyes
What is UVC