21 CFR 803.21
§ 803.21 Where can I find the reporting codes for adverse events that I use with medical device reports?
United States · 21 CFR — Food and Drugs · Status: effective
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- 21 CFR 803.21, § 803.21 Where can I find the reporting codes for adverse events that I use with medical device reports?, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/88712
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(a) The MedWatch Medical Device Reporting Code Instruction Manual contains adverse event codes for use with Form FDA 3500A. You may obtain the coding manual from FDA's website at: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/mandatory-reporting-requirements-manufacturers-importers-and-device-user-facilities/mdr-adverse-event-codes.
(b) We may sometimes use additional coding of information on the reporting forms or modify the existing codes. If we do make modifications, we will ensure that we make the new coding information available to all reporters.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.