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Incident Reporting (CA)

A manufacturer and an importer must each give the Minister a preliminary and a final report on an incident in Canada involving a device sold there. The incident must relate to a device failure or inadequate labeling, and have led to death or a serious deterioration in health, or could if it recurred.

Preliminary report deadline, from becoming aware of the incident

10 days
The incident led to the death or a serious deterioration in the state of health of a patient, user, or other person.
30 days
The incident did not lead to death or a serious deterioration in health, but could do so if it recurred.
Where it is written
Medical Devices Regulations (SOR/98-282), sections 59 and 60 (current as of 1 November 2026)
Also called
mandatory problem reporting

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