MedWatch Reporting
by Consumers
MedWatch is the Food and Drug Administration's
(FDA) program for reporting serious
reactions and problems with
medical products, such as drugs and medical devices.
If you think you or someone in your family
has experienced a serious reaction to a medical product,
you are encouraged to take the reporting
form to your doctor. Your health care provider can
provide clinical information based on your medical record
that can help us evaluate your report.
However, we understand that for a variety
of reasons, you may not wish to have the form filled out
by your health care provider, or your health care provider
may choose not to complete the form. Your health care provider
is NOT required to report to the FDA. In these situations,
you may complete the Online
Reporting Form yourself via the internet.
You will receive an acknowledgement from
FDA after we receive your report. You will be personally
contacted only if we need additional information.
For information about a medical product,
please call the FDA's toll-free information line, 1-888-INFO-FDA
(1-888-463-6332).