Examplles of Radiiatiion-Emiittiing Ellectroniic Products

Radiation

Use

Ionizing

(x-ray)

Optical

(visible, UV, IR, laser)

RF, Microwave,

VLF/ELF, magnetic

Acoustic

(sonic, ultrasonic)

Medical:

Diagnostic

• General radiography

• Dental radiography

• Fluoroscopy

• Computed tomography

• Mammography

• Slit lamp

• Retinal acuity

• Fluorescence spectroscopy

• Transilluminator

• Magnetic resonance imaging • Ultrasonography

• Doppler ultrasound

• Color doppler ultrasound

Medical:

Therapeutic

• Medical accelerator

• (Rad therapy)

• Wound healing

• Low-level laser therapy

• PUVA therapy

• Hyperthermia

• Diathermy

• Bone healing

• Wound healing

• Prostate therapy

• Hyperthermia

• Diathermy/physical therapy

• Bone healing

• Lithotripsy

Medical:

Surgical

• Intra-operative electron beam • Surgical laser

• Ophthalmic, PRK laser

• Dental laser

• Electrocautery • Phacoemulsifier

• Needle guide

Medical:

Other

• Bone density measurement

• Cabinet x-ray

• Veterinary imaging

• Germicide lamps

• Dental resin curing

• Operating lights

• Patient positioning

• X-Ray indicator light field

• Blood warmers (microwave)

• Sterilizer (plasma)

• Telemetry

• Bone density measuring

• Geriatric bath (ultrasound)

• Hearing aid

Scientific, Other

• Analytical x-ray

• Oscilloscope

• Research lasers

• UV/IR research, uses

• Many scientific uses

• Nuclear magnetic resonance

• Weather doppler

• Many scientific uses

Industrial

• Cabinet x-ray

• Industrial x-ray

• Check weld/metal integrity

• Ranging & detection

• Alignment, surveying

• Laser welder

• Laser material processing

• Process control/ machine vision

• UV curing

• Dielectric heater, sealer

• Food processing

• Dryer

• Air traffic control

• Nondestructive tests

• Gauging

• Detect motion/occupancy

• Cleaner

• Welder

Business,

Commercial,

Security

• People (contraband) scanner

• Baggage x-ray

• Suntan parlors

• Fluorescent lamp

• IR detector or security

• Fiberoptic communication

• Reprographics

• Mercury vapor lamp

• UPC readers

• Laser pointer

• IR data transmit/control

• Police radar

• Pest controllers

• EAS, metal detector

• Security system (microwave)

• Walkie-talkie

• Clothes dryer

• Communication

• Microwave LAN

• RF-excited lighting

• Jewelry cleaners

• Motion detector

• Security system

• Humidifier

Consumer

(household,

entertainment,

sports)

• Television receiver

• Video monitor

• Night vision scope

• Halogen lamp

• Laser light shows

• Laser printer

• Suntan bed, lamps

• CD and CD-ROM player

• Laser toys/novelties

• Laser gunsight

• Remote controller

• Autofocus camera

• Digital display/monitor

• Cellular telephone

• Microwave oven

• Electric blanket

• CB/amateur radio

• Intrusion/anti-theft

• Remote controller

• Video monitor

• Ultrasonic toothbrush

• Pest repeller

• Intrusion alarm/security

• Audio system/radio

• Massager

• Humidifier

• Autofocus camera

• Telephone ringer

products subject to mandatory radiation performance standard are in dark red
Overlap of FDA Enforcement Authorities for Radiation-Emitting Products

(with examples of products)

 RCHSA

 Television Receivers,

Microwave Ovens,

Cabinet X-Ray Systems,

Retail Laser Scanners,

Electric Blankets,

Mercury Vapor Lamps,

Laser Printers, Laser Welders,

Laser pointers & CD players,

Video Monitors, Police Radar, 

Cellular Telephones,

Electronic Article Surveillance

MQSA

(Mammography Facilities)

Mammography

Equipment,

Stereotactic Devices

Film Processors

Diagnostic

 X-Ray Equipment,

Microwave Diathermy,

PUVA, Surgical Lasers,

Diagnostic Ultrasound,

Radiation Therapy, MRI,

Ophthalmic Instruments,

Sunlamps, Lithotripter

DEVICES

Cobalt Therapy,

Radium Needles, Gamma Cameras

Radiation Therapy Afterloaders

RCHSA =

Radiation Control for Health and

Safety Act of 1968 (now

incorporated in the Federal Food,

Drug, and Cosmetic Act as

Chapter V, Subchapter 3,

Electronic Product Radiation

Control)

MQSA =

Mammography Quality Standards

Act of 1992

Devices =

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic

Act, Chapter V, Medical Devices