NICAR data update
Updates of the following data sets are now available through NICAR's data library. Prices and years available can be found at www.nicar.org or by calling (573) 882-0684.
The Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience Database (MAUDE), or Medical Device Reporting Program (MDR) database contains information on defective or potentially defective medical devices that are already on the market. The three tables are made up of voluntary reports, user facility reports, distributor reports and manufacturer reports, and the data are from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health. The MDR database began when Congress enacted regulations on Dec. 13. 1984, requiring manufacturers and importers of medical devices to report to the FDA whenever a marketed device causes or contributes to the death or serious injury of a person, or has the potential to harm someone due to a malfunction.
The IRS 990 database contains information on organizations that are exempt from federal income taxes. An included pdf file explains the rules and procedures for organizations seeking tax exemption.