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Use OpenFDA MCP with Claude or Cursor to query drug safety reports, food recalls, and medical device data instantly for your research.
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Query drug safety records and food recall data instantly.
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…and any MCP-compatible client
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What AI agents can do with OpenFDA 8-Tool Drug Safety Suite
Query drug safety, food recalls, and medical device clearances using 8 specialized tools.
Search animal events
Get reports on adverse events for animal drugs and veterinary products. You can filter by species or specific active ingredients.
Search device clearance
Look up 510(k) premarket clearance data for medical devices. Get names, applicant details, and decision dates.
Search device events
Check reports on medical device malfunctions, injuries, or deaths. Query by brand name or specific patient problems.
Search device recalls
Get details on recalled medical devices. See the reason for the recall, the firm involved, and the distribution pattern.
Search drugsfda
Find FDA-approved drug applications. Get active ingredients, sponsor info, and approval dates for specific brands or generics.
Search drug events
Pull adverse event reports from healthcare pros and consumers. Filter by reaction type or brand name.
Search drug labels
Get structured drug labeling data. Find dosage, warnings, and active ingredients for specific medications.
Search food recalls
Find food product recall enforcement reports. See the reason for the recall and the classification risk level.
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OpenFDA MCP for Real-time Medical Device Recalls
This is for healthcare professionals, drug researchers, and safety auditors who need to monitor public health data without digging through government databases manually.
Pharmacovigilance Researcher
Uses the MCP to quickly pull and summarize adverse event reports for specific drug classes to identify safety trends.
Public Health Auditor
Monitors food recall enforcement reports and medical device malfunctions to create safety reports for stakeholders.
Medical Device Specialist
Checks 510(k) premarket clearance data and recall reports to verify the status of specific medical technologies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use OpenFDA MCP to check for food recalls? +
Yes. You can ask your agent to find specific food recalls, and it will pull the reason for the recall, the firm involved, and the risk classification for you.
How does OpenFDA MCP help with drug safety reports? +
It lets you query the FAERS database to see what side effects and adverse events are being reported by patients and doctors for specific medications.
Can OpenFDA MCP find medical device malfunctions? +
Yes. It can search the MAUDE database for reports of injuries, deaths, and malfunctions related to specific medical devices.
Does OpenFDA MCP require an API key? +
No. One of the best things about this MCP is that it works immediately without you needing to sign up for or manage any individual FDA API keys.
Can I use OpenFDA MCP for veterinary drug reports? +
Yes. It includes tools to search for adverse events related to animal drugs and veterinary products, including reports for specific species like dogs.
How does OpenFDA MCP help researchers analyze drug trends? +
Researchers can use it to quickly pull approved drug applications, active ingredients, and approval dates to identify trends in new drug approvals.
Do I need an API key? +
No! OpenFDA data is completely free and open. No authentication required. Just subscribe and start searching. Rate limit is 240 requests/minute for unauthenticated access.
What search syntax should I use? +
Use Lucene query syntax: openfda.brand_name:"Advil" for brand names, patient.reaction.reactionmeddrapt:"headache" for reactions, event_type:"Injury" for device events. Combine with AND/OR operators.
What are drug adverse events? +
Drug adverse events are safety reports submitted to the FDA about potential side effects from medications. Reports come from healthcare professionals, consumers and manufacturers. They do NOT prove the drug caused the event — just that the event was reported while the patient was taking the drug.
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