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21 CFR 803.17

§ 803.17 What are the requirements for developing, maintaining, and implementing written MDR procedures that apply to me?

United States · 21 CFR — Food and Drugs · Status: effective

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21 CFR 803.17, § 803.17 What are the requirements for developing, maintaining, and implementing written MDR procedures that apply to me?, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/88707
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If you are a user facility, importer, or manufacturer, you must develop, maintain, and implement written MDR procedures for the following: (a) Internal systems that provide for: (1) Timely and effective identification, communication, and evaluation of events that may be subject to MDR requirements; (2) A standardized review process or procedure for determining when an event meets the criteria for reporting under this part; and (3) Timely transmission of complete medical device reports to manufacturers or to us, or to both if required. (b) Documentation and recordkeeping requirements for: (1) Information that was evaluated to determine if an event was reportable; (2) All medical device reports and information submitted to manufacturers and/or us; (3) Any information that was evaluated for the purpose of preparing the submission of annual reports; and (4) Systems that ensure access to information that facilitates timely followup and inspection by us.

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This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.