• 2024-07-30 03:35:49

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) announced the applications for medical device re-registration must be submitted online using MeDC@St 2.0+, in accordance with the Guidelines for Re-Registration of Registered Medical Devices (MD/GL/08). One year prior to the certificate expiration date, the system will display a re-registration option enabling the establishments to submit their applications.

• 2024-07-30 03:14:40

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) enforced the policy of medical devices imported from or exported to countries without diplomatic relations with Malaysia that are subject to trade restrictions. This policy was approved during the MDA Member Meeting No. 1/2024 and has been effective since April 26, 2024, under Circular Letter No. 1/2024.

• 2024-04-03 09:46:01

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) published new Guidance Document, on "MEDICAL DEVICE FOR PERSONAL USE", on January 30, 2024. This document serves as guidance for individuals who intend to bring any medical devices into Malaysia (referred as "import") for the purpose of personal use.
This guidance document specifies the requirements for the importation of personal use medical devices. This document applies to all home use medical devices that fall within the definition of a medical device, as defined in MDA/GD/0006: Definition of Medical Device, including in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices. Not all medical device can fall under the category of personal use medical device.

• 2024-03-01 07:14:04

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) published the Second edition Guidance Document, "Guidance on General Medical Device", on January 30, 2024. This guidance document provides aims to help determine the appropriate grouping for medical devices in the medical device registration application. This document applies to all products that fall within the definition of medical device that has been specified in the Guidance Document: Definition of Medical Device (MDA/GD/0006) excluding In-vitro Diagnostic Medical Device.

• 2024-01-26 05:03:01

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) published Second edition Guidance Document, on “Guidance on Harmonised Classification of Medical Device in ASEAN”, on December 12, 2023. This guidance document provides the harmonised list of risk classification of medical devices including in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices based on their intended use/ purpose as claimed by the manufacturer.

• 2023-12-26 03:54:32

Starting 1st December 2023, advertisement application received in hard copy will not be accepted as all completed advertisement applications shall be sent via email to MDA.

• 2023-11-20 01:38:47

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) announced on November 28th that the implementation of a fully electronic medical device registration certificate will start on November 1, 2023. MDA will only issue an electronic registration certificate for applications approved after November 1, 2023.

• 2023-08-23 06:00:06

The Medical Device Authority's (MDA) approach to expired EC Certificates for New Registration and Re-Registration of Medical Devices has been loosened. In line with Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC, MDA recognizes the EC Certificate (CE Marking) as one of the approved types of conformity assessment procedures by way of verification process for the purpose of medical device registration in Malaysia.

• 2023-07-21 02:38:16

The MDA announced a transition period for the implementation of electronic medical device registration certificates on May 22nd, 2023. This announcement is intended to provide information on the use of Electronic Medical Device Registration certificates, which will be fully implemented on January 1st, 2024, and no more physical medical device registration certificates will be issued by MDA.

• 2023-04-24 09:49:39

This guidance document describes the requirements and notification process for the applicant to get approval from the Authority prior to the importation and/or market placement of custom-made medical devices.