• 2026-02-25 03:48:52

PMDA recently released the revision for managing changes to raw materials used in medical devices. The revision clarifies the scope of minor change notifications that do not impact safety or performance and consolidates the criteria for determining applicability in low-risk cases or where sufficient prior usage experience exists.

• 2025-11-21 08:14:15

The Malaysian Medical Device Authority (MDA) has issued the Medical Device (Amendment) Regulations 2025 [P.U.(A) 330], which were gazetted on 11 September 2025. This amendment revises the fee structure for registrations of Class A medical device effective on or after 1 January 2026. Stakeholders are advised to review the changes and plan their submissions accordingly to ensure timely compliance.

• 2025-09-24 07:20:49

The FDA has issued draft guidance on marketing submissions for AI-enabled device software functions (AI-DSFs), with a focus on using a predetermined change control plan (PCCP). A PCCP allows manufacturers to plan and manage software changes in a predictable and controlled way, making regulatory review smoother and device performance more reliable.

• 2025-08-25 04:38:43

The Minister of Finance promulgated Circular 64 /2025/TT-BTC dated June 30, 2025, which lowered fees to alleviate difficulties and support production and business activities.

• 2025-03-25 10:37:19

The Thai FDA updated its change notification guidelines, effective 15 January 2025, focusing on model additions/removals and importer/manufacturer info updates for both IVD and non-IVD devices. The update allows modifications to groupings when adding or removing products within the same application. Additionally, adding models is now classified as a Major Change, requiring an extensive documentation.

• 2025-01-22 03:51:46

Medical Device Cluster (MDC) is rolling out the pilot run for the Change Management Program (CMP) for Software as Medical Device (SaMD), also known as a Standalone medical mobile application, including Machine Learning-Enabled SaMD. The program is voluntary and incorporated into HSA's existing Premarket Product Registration and Change Notification process. With effect from 4 December 2024, HSA also published new guidance document (GN-37) for the program.

• 2024-10-10 08:46:48

HSA's Medical Devices Cluster has released a draft of Guidance on Change Management Program (CMP) for stakeholders with consultation period from 26 August 2024 to 21 October 2024. The new optional regulatory pathway aims to accommodate the rapid iterative nature of SaMD changes. This guidance explains on the CMP definition, scope, eligibility, requirements, and process. The guidance also introduces the concept of 'Pre-specified' changes. Feedback on the guidance draft can be sent to HSA through email by using prescribed feedback form.

• 2024-09-17 02:03:36

The Minister of Finance promulgated Circular 43 /2024/TT-BTC dated June 28, 2024, which lowered fees to alleviate difficulties and support production and business activities.

• 2024-04-03 09:34:09

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) published new Guidance Document, on “POST MARKET INFORMATION EXCHANGE FOR ASEAN MEMBER STATES”, on January, 2024. This document serves as guidance on exchange of post market information among AMS.
In order to maintain patient safety and public health, it is necessary that all medical devices that are placed in the market meet appropriate standards of safety, quality and performance, and that they are used safely.

• 2024-01-26 06:44:31

“Guidance Notes (GN-10) on Changes for Listed Medical Devices” has been issued by Hong Kong MDD on 30th November 2023 which aim to assist the Local Responsible Persons (LRP) in categorizing, managing and reporting changes of listed medical devices. This guidance has been effective since 1st January 2024.