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| Volume 7, Issue 2                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |   | Spring 2000 |
| In This Issue...Adding the FFDM System to Your MQSA CertificateMammography Today Update!From the DirectorNew Mammography Program WebsiteEnsuring High-Quality Mammography:  Spotlight on InspectorsInspection Fee Payment ReminderRecognizing Inspectors' ServiceFDA Addresses Consumer IssuesQ&AAccreditation, Certification, and Commercial Products                                                                                                                  | Accreditation, Certification, and Commercial Products

FDA neither endorses nor requires the use of any specific x-ray system component, measuring device, software package, or other commercial product as a condition for accreditation or certification under MQSA.

Any representations, either orally or in sales literature, or in any other form, that purchase of a particular product is required in order to be accredited or certified under MQSA should be reported to FDA immediately so that appropriate action may be taken. |
| ***Facility Hotline***Call the facility telephone hotline (1-800-838-7715) or fax (410-290-6351) for more information about FDA certification or inspections.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| *Mammography Matters*is a quarterly publication of the Division of Mammography Quality and Radiation Programs (DMQRP), Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), Food and Drug Administration. Its purpose is to help mammography facilities comply with the requirements of the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992. Comments should be addressed to: *Mammography Matters* | FDA/CDRH (HFZ-240) | 1350 Piccard Drive | Rockville, MD 20850Fax 301-594-3306 |