CDRH Networks

CDRH transformed into a Matrix organization in January 2008. Thirteen cross-cutting Networks were created to enhance the Center’s ability to communicate and share information about products and scientific issues as they arise. There are nine product Networks :

1. Cardiac Electrophysiology and Monitoring,
2. Cardiothoracic and Peripheral Vascular,
3. Infection Control, Dental, General Hospital Infusion Pumps,
4. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Breast Implants,
5. General Surgery, Physical Medicine, Ob/Gyn,
6. Ophthalmics and ENT
7. Orthopedics,
8. Gastroenterology, Urology and Renal, and
9. Neurology, Anesthesia and Respiratory.

In addition, there are four cross-cutting issues or diagonal Networks that deal with products or device issues that span across different Networks and Offices. These four networks are:

10. Science,
11. Regulatory and Special Interest,
12. Radiological Health, and
13. Diagnostics.

CDRH is developing processes to collect, analyze and act on these issues as well as partner with outside organizations to develop databases to help understand the information gathered from these various sources. We are also working to integrate internal databases to allow a better search capability for our data. CDRH is piloting collaboration software that will enhance our ability to share information readily with one another.

For more information, contact Jonathan Sackner-Bernstein.