LegisMCP
Tools Reference

FDA / OpenFDA

10 tools for accessing FDA / OpenFDA data. No additional API key required.

fda-drug-events

Search FDA adverse drug event reports (FAERS). Find reported side effects, drug interactions, and safety signals for medications.

Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
searchstringoptionalSearch query — drug name, reaction, or manufacturer
limitnumberoptionalNumber of results (max 100)

Example

fda-drug-events(search: "ozempic", limit: 10)

fda-drug-labels

Search FDA drug labeling data including dosage, warnings, indications, and contraindications.

Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
searchstringoptionalDrug name, active ingredient, or manufacturer
limitnumberoptionalNumber of results (max 100)

Example

fda-drug-labels(search: "metformin", limit: 5)

fda-drug-recalls

Search FDA drug recall enforcement reports. Track which drugs have been recalled, why, and their classification.

Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
searchstringoptionalDrug name, reason, or company
limitnumberoptionalNumber of results (max 100)

Example

fda-drug-recalls(search: "contamination", limit: 10)

fda-drug-shortages

Search the FDA drug shortage database for current and resolved medication shortages.

Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
searchstringoptionalDrug name or generic name
limitnumberoptionalNumber of results (max 100)

Example

fda-drug-shortages(search: "amoxicillin")

fda-food-recalls

Search FDA food recall enforcement reports. Track contamination events, allergen alerts, and product withdrawals.

Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
searchstringoptionalProduct name, reason, or company
limitnumberoptionalNumber of results (max 100)

Example

fda-food-recalls(search: "salmonella", limit: 10)

fda-food-events

Search FDA food adverse event reports — illnesses and injuries linked to foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.

Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
searchstringoptionalProduct, symptom, or outcome
limitnumberoptionalNumber of results (max 100)

Example

fda-food-events(search: "allergic reaction", limit: 10)

fda-device-events

Search FDA medical device adverse event reports (MAUDE). Find device malfunctions, injuries, and deaths.

Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
searchstringoptionalDevice name, manufacturer, or event type
limitnumberoptionalNumber of results (max 100)

Example

fda-device-events(search: "pacemaker", limit: 10)

fda-device-recalls

Search FDA medical device recall reports. Track device safety issues and recall classifications.

Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
searchstringoptionalDevice name, manufacturer, or reason
limitnumberoptionalNumber of results (max 100)

Example

fda-device-recalls(search: "insulin pump")

fda-device-510k

Search FDA 510(k) premarket notification decisions. Find cleared medical devices and their predicate devices.

Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
searchstringoptionalDevice name, applicant, or product code
limitnumberoptionalNumber of results (max 100)

Example

fda-device-510k(search: "cardiac monitor", limit: 5)

fda-device-classification

Search FDA medical device classification database. Find device classes, product codes, and regulatory requirements.

Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
searchstringoptionalDevice name or product code
limitnumberoptionalNumber of results (max 100)

Example

fda-device-classification(search: "thermometer")