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Check whether a medical device establishment's FDA registration is current. Search by company name, registration number, or FEI number. Results come from the openFDA public database — informational, not an official FDA record.

Why It Matters

Why Registration Status Matters

FDA establishment registration is not optional — distributing devices without a current registration is a prohibited act under Section 502(o) of the FD&C Act, which misbrands any device whose required notices haven't been filed. Foreign establishments that fall out of good standing face import detention the moment an unregistered shipment hits a US port of entry. The renewal window runs October 1 – December 31 every year; missing it means your registration lapses on January 1. ADB's Registration + Listing service includes annual renewal management to eliminate that risk entirely.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check if an FDA registration is active?

Use the free lookup tool above to search by company name, registration number, or FEI. Enter your search term, select the field type, and the tool queries the openFDA public database in real time. For the authoritative FDA record, verify at FDA's FURLS database at fda.gov.

Why doesn't my new registration show up in this tool?

This tool queries the openFDA public database, which refreshes periodically and may lag FDA's live FURLS system by several days or weeks. A registration completed recently — or a renewal submitted close to the October 1 deadline — may not appear immediately. These results are informational only; for official status, check FDA's FURLS database directly.

What happens if my registration lapses?

An expired or lapsed FDA establishment registration puts your operation out of compliance. Distributing devices without a current registration is a prohibited act under Section 301 of the FD&C Act. Foreign establishments risk import detention; domestic establishments risk warning letters and injunctions. The annual renewal window runs October 1 – December 31. ADB's registration services include renewal management to prevent lapses.

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