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Post-Market Surveillance

Real-time device monitoring with automated compliance alerts and FDA notifications

Overview

The Post-Market Surveillance module provides real-time monitoring of multiple medical devices, tracking uptime, maintenance status, and compliance scores. Our AI continuously analyzes device performance and automatically identifies situations requiring FDA notification under Medical Device Reporting (MDR) regulations.

Key Feature: Automated FDA MDR alerts help ensure timely reporting of adverse events, malfunctions, and serious injuries as required by 21 CFR Part 803.

Device Grid Interface

Status Indicators

Operational
Device functioning within normal parameters
Warning
Performance degradation or maintenance overdue
Critical
Device failure or safety issue requiring immediate attention

Real-Time Metrics

Uptime Score

Percentage of operational time vs total time

Maintenance Score

Preventive maintenance compliance rate

Compliance Score

Regulatory compliance and safety metrics

FDA Notification System

Automatic MDR Detection

Deffai automatically identifies events requiring FDA notification:

  • Deaths: Any device-related fatality
  • Serious Injuries: Life-threatening, permanent impairment, or requiring intervention
  • Malfunctions: Failures that could cause death or serious injury if recurred

Notification Timeline

5 days: Report to FDA for device-related deaths
30 days: Report serious injuries and malfunctions
Immediate: Deffai alerts you within minutes of detection

AI-Powered Recommendations

When you select a device from the monitoring grid, our AI agents analyze its data and provide:

Predictive Insights

  • • Component failure predictions
  • • Maintenance scheduling optimization
  • • Performance degradation trends
  • • Calibration drift warnings

Corrective Actions

  • • Immediate safety measures
  • • Root cause investigations
  • • Preventive action plans
  • • Documentation requirements

Best Practices

Daily Monitoring

Review the device grid daily, focusing on devices with warning or critical status. Address issues promptly to prevent escalation.

Document Actions

Keep detailed records of all corrective actions taken in response to alerts. This documentation is crucial for FDA audits and inspections.

Trend Analysis

Use the monitoring data to identify patterns across similar devices. This can reveal systemic issues requiring design changes or recalls.

Compliance Thresholds

Set up alerts for devices approaching compliance thresholds. Proactive intervention prevents regulatory violations.

Integration Capabilities

Device Connectivity

Connect devices via IoT protocols for real-time data streaming. Supports MQTT, HTTPS, and custom APIs.

CMMS Integration

Integrate with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems to automatically sync maintenance schedules and work orders.

Alert Routing

Configure alerts to route to appropriate personnel via email, SMS, or integration with incident management systems.

Experience Real-Time Monitoring

See how post-market surveillance works with our simulated device fleet.

Go to Device Monitoring