• 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.

• 2025-04-24 10:18:36

The Total Artificial Heart (TAH) project, supported by a hefty AUD50 million investment from the Australian Government, is poised to redefine the future of cardiac care. As it progresses into the stage of human trials, the TAH could potentially serve as a viable long-term solution to heart transplants, thereby establishing Australia as a global leader in the fight against cardiovascular diseases.

• 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.

• 2025-04-24 06:13:27

Australia’s implementation of the Unique Device Identification (UDI) system marks a major advancement in medical device traceability and regulatory oversight. This article provides medical device manufacturers with essential guidance on the TGA’s UDI requirements, timelines, and compliance obligations from 2025 through 2030. It also outlines key roles, exemptions, and actionable strategies to support successful market access and patient safety.

• 2025-04-24 07:49:13

The National Medical Products Administration has further adjusted and optimized certain provisions of the Announcement on Matters Concerning the Production of Imported Medical Device Products by Domestic Enterprises in China, originally issued in September 2020.

• 2025-04-24 08:15:56

The National Medical Products Administration has organized and revised the Key Points and Determination Principles for the Inspection of Medical Device Clinical Trial Projects, which will come into effect on May 1, 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.

• 2025-04-11 02:14:00

Join Qualtech Consulting Corporation on April 24th for an insightful webinar, "Navigating India’s Medical Device Regulatory Landscape: A Comprehensive Guide." This session is tailored for both newcomers and seasoned professionals seeking to demystify India's evolving medical device approval process

• 2025-03-25 09:14:44

South Korea's newly enacted Digital Medical Products Act (DMPA) establishes a dedicated regulatory framework for AI-driven devices, digital therapeutics, and health apps, ensuring their safety, effectiveness, and quality. Taking effect in January 2025, the Act introduces risk-based classifications, software and cybersecurity requirements, and clear pathways for digital health product approvals, positioning Korea as a global leader in digital health regulation.

• 2025-03-26 06:09:21

While the Philippines' ambitious Universal Health Care Act and substantial government investment are creating a rapidly expanding market for medical devices, the nation's overwhelming reliance on imports starkly contrasts with its limited domestic manufacturing capabilities. This situation, however, creates an opening for overseas manufacturers to provide the needed medical devices and take advantage of the increasing market.