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QT Activity: Medical Device Approval in Australia – What You Need to Know in 2025 Webinar Recap – April/May 2025

QT Activity: Medical Device Approval in Australia – What You Need to Know in 2025 Webinar Recap – April/May 2025

  • 2025-04-24 09:48:40

On March 26, 2025, Qualtech hosted a regulatory webinar exploring the process of medical device approval in Australia. The session covered essential topics including device classification, conformity assessment options, ARTG registration steps, sponsor and manufacturer obligations, post-market surveillance, and upcoming UDI requirements. Practical tips and FAQs helped attendees better prepare for TGA submissions and long-term compliance in the Australian market.

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Australia: Understanding TGA's New Requirements for Medical Devices Containing Medicinal, Microbial, Recombinant, or Animal-Origin Substances – April/May 2025

Australia: Understanding TGA's New Requirements for Medical Devices Containing Medicinal, Microbial, Recombinant, or Animal-Origin Substances – April/May 2025

  • 2025-04-24 03:49:40

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has introduced updated regulatory requirements, effective from July 1, 2024, for medical devices containing medicinal, microbial, recombinant, or animal-origin substances. These changes aim to streamline classification rules, update labelling requirements, and broaden the recognition of international regulatory approvals, thereby reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens while maintaining safety standards.

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Singapore: Public Consultation on Best Practices Guide for Medical Device Cybersecurity – April/May 2025

Singapore: Public Consultation on Best Practices Guide for Medical Device Cybersecurity – April/May 2025

  • 2025-04-24 08:42:19

HSA's Medical Devices Cluster has released a draft on Best Practices Guide for Medical Device Cybersecurity for stakeholder consultation. The document provides recommendations on cybersecurity best practices for medical devices, focusing on both pre-market and post-market stages of the device's Total Product Lifecycle (TPLC).

This document is targeted for Medical Device Manufacturers and Healthcare providers, and currently available as a draft for consultation. Which opens from 10 March 2025 to 12 May 2025. The feedback can be submitted by filling out the provided template and upload to the established link.

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QT Activity: 2025 Updates & Forecast for European Medical Device Regulations Webinar Summary Recap – February/March 2025

QT Activity: 2025 Updates & Forecast for European Medical Device Regulations Webinar Summary Recap – February/March 2025

  • 2025-02-21 05:38:28

Qualtech hosted a webinar providing key insights into the evolving European medical device regulations. The discussion covered essential updates, including the MDR transition period extension, Article 10A supply notification requirements, the gradual rollout of EUDAMED, the implications of the European AI Act, and regulatory changes in the UK and Switzerland. Attendees gained valuable guidance on compliance strategies and proactive measures to navigate these regulatory shifts.

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INDONESIA: RECLASSIFICATION OF FILTER PAPER AS A MEDICAL DEVICE – February/March 2025

INDONESIA: RECLASSIFICATION OF FILTER PAPER AS A MEDICAL DEVICE – February/March 2025

  • 2025-02-21 03:51:47

Indonesia's Ministry of Health has reclassified Filter Paper, specifically Dried Blood Spot (DBS) Filter Paper, as a Medical Device. This significant change, effective December 9, 2024, requires manufacturers to register their products as medical devices through the Online Single Submission (OSS) system. This reclassification necessitates compliance with specific regulations and quality standards, impacting product registration and market access in Indonesia.

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