The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.
You are here Home Product safety Report a problem or side effect Reporting adverse events for industry As the sponsor of a medicine or a medical device in Australia, you have a responsibility to report adverse events. Listen Print Share Loading... On this page: Report a medicine or vaccine adverse event Report a medical device incident On this page Report a medicine or vaccine adverse event Report a medical device incident Read more about your obligations to monitor your product and report problems. Report a medicine or vaccine adverse event Online - external site For more information about using the Adverse Event Management System (AEMS) web portal, see AEMS guidance for sponsors. Electronic data interchange For information about setting up an electronic data interchange between your database and the TGA database, see Electronic submission of individual case safety reports. CIOMS form - external site Use this form from the Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences to report adverse events for medicines and vaccines. Save the PDF document of the form to your computer, enter the adverse event details, then email the completed PDF form to us. Report a medical device incident Online - external site Make a report through the Medical Device Incident Reporting system. If you need help to make a report, call 1800 809 361 or email iris@health.gov.au. Topics Medical devices safety Medicine safety Regulatory compliance Safety Compliance and enforcement hub Main navigation