Database of Adverse Event Notifications (DAEN) - medical devices

The Database of Adverse Event Notifications (DAEN) - medical devices contains reports of adverse events that we have received about medical devices used in Australia. This helps us monitor the safety of medical devices.

The DAEN – medical devices does not contain information about adverse events related to medicines, which is instead accessed through the DAEN – medicines.

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DAEN – medical devices: quick guide

• About the DAEN - medical devices
  Learn more about the Database and its limitations
• Consumer questions and answers: DAEN - medical devices
  Find answers to commonly asked questions about the DAEN - medical devices.
• Instructions for searching the DAEN - medical devices
  Learn how to generate and use your search results.

Safety monitoring and adverse events

• TGA safety monitoring of medical devices
  Find out how the TGA monitors medical devices and detects potential safety concerns in addition to receiving adverse event reports.

Naming and grouping conventions

• Global Medical Device Nomenclature - GMDN
  Guidance on Global Medical Device Nomenclature (GMDN) Terms for medical devices (including in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices).