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MedWatch Form FDA 3500A (Mandatory Reporting) Form FDA 3500A is used by manufacturers, user facilities, distributers, importers, and other respondents subject to mandatory reporting. Mandatory reporting of adverse events or product experiences is governed by statute and often codified in Agency regulations.

The MedWatch system collects reports of adverse reactions and quality problems, primarily with drugs and medical devices, but also for other FDA-regulated products (e.g., dietary supplements, cosmetics, medical foods, and infant formulas).

The MedWatch form, also known as Form FDA 3500A, is used for mandatory reporting of medical device adverse events by manufacturers, user facilities and importers. Form FDA 3500, a condensed version of 3500A, is used for voluntary reporting of adverse events by healthcare professionals, consumers and patients.

MedWatch, the FDA's medical product safety reporting program for health professionals, patients and consumers. MedWatch receives reports from the public and when appropriate, publishes safety alerts for FDA-regulated products such as: Prescription and over-the-counter medicines.

An important FDA program called "MedWatch" allows health care professionals and consumers to report serious problems that they believe may be associated with the medical products they prescribe, dispense, or use. These reports, along with follow-up investigations, can help to identify important safety concerns.

More than 25% of the names of reported suspect products were inaccurate, and 31% of suspect product start dates were inaccurate. Higher levels of completion and accuracy were associated with reports filed closer to the date when the adverse event was observed.

MedWatch, the FDA's medical product safety reporting program for health professionals, patients and consumers. MedWatch receives reports from the public and when appropriate, publishes safety alerts for FDA-regulated products such as: Prescription and over-the-counter medicines.

There are two types of MedWatch forms: MedWatch Form 3500 and MedWatch Form 3500A. MedWatch Form 3500 represents a voluntary reporting form and should be used by consumers, healthcare professionals and patients to report serious adverse events.