Conduct post-market surveillance of therapeutic goods

ARTG-included goods must be monitored post-market for safety + performance.

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Who must comply

ARTG sponsors + manufacturers (medicines + devices + biologicals).

What triggers it

Inclusion of goods in the ARTG.

When due

Continuous; adverse-event reports per timeframes; periodic safety updates.

Evidence required

PMS plan; adverse-event register; safety updates; recall procedure.

Max penalty

Civil + criminal penalties (up to $1.69M / $16.9M); ARTG cancellation

Summary

Part 5-1 Therapeutic Goods Act + ARTG conditions require sponsors to conduct post-market surveillance — adverse-event reporting, safety updates, recall when warranted. Medical-device manufacturers operate quality management systems aligned to ISO 13485 with TGA conformity assessment.

Enforced by

Source legislation

Industries

Topics

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Source: https://tga.gov.au/safety/safety-monitoring. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.