A great place to visit is FDA's TPLC database. Search your product code (I assume it's HQL). There is device problem trending and you can drill down to read and download specific MedWatch submissions from your competitors.
Go here to learn what your competitors believe is an MDR event. You will most likely get your specific question answered and learn so much more. You can summarize for your manager and teammates inside and outside of your department. You will impress people and demonstrate competence in teamwork, communication, product knowledge, business and regulatory strategy, and research skills (to name a few).
Good luck.
Also, the rule is essentially this:
(1) did an adverse event occur?
(2) or was there medical intervention to avoid an adverse event?
(3) or could an adverse event occur next time?
(4) or could there be medical intervention to avoid an adverse event?
Assumption: your device caused or contributed to the adverse event.
What do you think?
Also, have you reviewed the
FDA Guidance Medical Device Reporting for Manufacturers, issued on November 8, 2016?
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Rob Yamashita
Grand Rapids MI
United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 25-Aug-2018 08:45
From: Rashmi Pillay
Subject: medical intervention and adverse event reporting
Hi,
Wanted to confirm my understanding of an adverse event when it involves an Intraocular lens (IOL) and needs a replacement.
Although the damage is not caused to the natural structure (lens)of the human eye , but a an event which leads to the damage of the IOL such that it needs a replacement(medical or surgical intervention) for correction , will need to be reported , is that correct?
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Rashmi Pillay
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