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# Device Malfunction Summary Reporting Guide
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/device-malfunction-summary-reporting-guide/
- Published: 2024-08-29T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T14:39:59.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: FDA Policy/General, #legacy-id-D5157676

*Federal Register* notice: FDA is making available a final guidance entitled “Voluntary Malfunction Summary Reporting (VMSR) Program for Manufacturers.” The document describes and clarifies the VMSR Program, including the agency’s approach to determining the eligibility of product codes for the program and the conditions for submitting medical device reports for device malfunctions in summary format. To view the notice, click [here](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-08-29/pdf/2024-19413.pdf?ref=fdaweb.com).