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嚴重不良事件

導致死亡、危及生命、住院、殘疾、先天異常或需要醫療干預以防止永久損害的不良事件。嚴重不良事件觸發向監管機構的強制報告。

Last reviewed 2026-08-05 · Reviewed by MedFlux Editorial Board · Editorial policy

Expanded process notes below are currently maintained in English; the short definition above is localized. See our editorial policy.

WHEN IT APPLIES

A serious adverse event (SAE) in the device context generally involves death, life-threatening illness/injury, permanent impairment, hospitalization, or medical/surgical intervention to prevent permanent damage—definitions vary slightly by jurisdiction and vigilance rules.

PROCESS / STEPS

  1. Triage complaints with seriousness criteria and causality assessment.
  2. Report within statutory clocks (e.g., FDA MDR timelines; EU vigilance timelines).
  3. Initiate risk assessment, CAPA, and field actions when trends or severity warrant.
  4. Document decisions even when not reportable.

EXAMPLES

  • Unintended extended hospitalization after device malfunction typically meets seriousness criteria for evaluation as a reportable event.

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