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21 CFR 803.18(a): What are the requirements for establishing and maintaining MDR files or records that apply to me?

PART 803-MEDICAL DEVICE REPORTING · Subpart A-General Provisions

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Citation 21 CFR 803.18(a)
Section What are the requirements for establishing and maintaining MDR files or records that apply to me?
Part PART 803-MEDICAL DEVICE REPORTING
Subpart Subpart A-General Provisions
Subchapter 21 CFR H Medical Devices
Product types cited Biologics, Devices, Drugs
Regulation text (excerpt) (a) If you are a user facility, importer, or manufacturer, you must establish and maintain MDR event files. You must clearly identify all MDR event files and maintain them to facilitate timely access.

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