• 2021-12-27 06:04:00

In light of the ongoing pandemic situation, MDA has granted conditional approval to establishments intending to supply COVID-19 self-test kits in Malaysia. A detailed guidance document is published on this, intending to provide establishments with information about the requirements for distributing Covid-19 RTK (self-test) in the market. This guidance document does not apply to Covid-19 test kits for professional use only.

• 2021-12-27 05:35:39

The Japan Federation of Medical Devices Association (JFMDA) has arranged the Japanese “Adverse Event Glossary” and created a mapping chart to match with IMDRF's Adverse Event terminologies.

• 2021-12-27 05:12:19

MDD announced the closing of the ongoing trial scheme for expedited approval of Class II/III/IV General Medical Device Listing Application on 31 December 2021. The limit application for applicants who wish to apply through the trial scheme have been lifted.

• 2021-12-27 04:54:37

NMPA has issued a new regulation of the “Management Provision on the Self-Testing for Medical Device Registration” which include the requirements for manufacturer’s capacity for self-testing, quality management system, self-testing report and related responsibilities.

• 2021-12-27 02:04:41

TGA regulates all medical devices that are for introduction into the body as Class IIa (low-medium risk) or Class IIb (medium-high risk) devices. Transitional arrangements are in place to ensure that manufacturers can continue to supply their previously registered devices while they apply for them to be included in the ARTG in accordance with the new classification.

• 2021-12-27 01:30:53

TGA has introduced a new definition for custom-made medical devices. The impact of the new definition is the majority of devices previously supplied under the exemption for custom-made medical devices no longer meet the definition of a custom-made medical device and will need to be included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) if they are being supplied in volumes of more than five per financial year.

• 2021-11-24 10:36:48

2020 and 2021 had some regulations newly introduced by various ASEAN regulatory agencies. When these come into full implementation in 2022, stakeholders need to be well-equipped to face them and prepare a contingency plan to adopt them for the medical devices already in the market. In this article, we shall take a look at the regulations to be fully implemented starting 2022 in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines.

• 2021-11-24 10:22:35

2021 saw some new regulations being introduced by the TGA, especially on reclassified medical devices, software and increased effort on safe post market vigilance. Let’s take a look at what awaits the Australia medical device regulatory landscape in 2022.

• 2021-11-24 10:12:53

In collaboration with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP), the controls for the expansion of self-test kit sales will be implemented. The Covid-19 self-test kit can only be purchased from licensed community pharmacies and authorized health facilities.

• 2021-11-24 09:58:33

In an effort to combat the proliferation of unregistered/unnotified medical device products in various establishments and platforms, PFDA released the guidelines on the licensing of retailers of medical devices in the Philippines.