• 2021-12-27 06:18:36

PFDA announced that abridged route for processing of Registration and Notification Applications for Medical Devices will commence starting Nov 25. This aims to increase the efficiency of public access to safe, quality, and effective medical devices

• 2020-02-12 14:13:36

The PFDA Chief has recently reported that the agency has already reduced around 3,500 backlogs out of 80,000 pending applications, including those that were carried over from previous administrations. It was also estimated that this number will be further reduced by 1,400 following the verification and posting of these applications.

• 2020-02-12 14:24:17

Just recently, a number of advisories concerning recalls of healthcare products were observed to increase. These advisories being referred to are a result of product recalls conducted in accordance with the guideline issued in mid of 2016.

• 2020-02-13 05:54:53

With an aim to strictly adhere to the provisions set by the ASEAN Agreement on Medical Device Directive (AMDD), the PFDA has issued a 3rd draft on the Rules and Regulations for the Registration Application for In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Medical Devices to be placed in the Philippine Market.

• 2020-02-14 07:47:54

The Guidelines released by the Department of Health concerning Medical Device Registration is in place to be officiated following its publication. This shall be implemented a year after its effective date. Delayed implementation allows sufficient preparation for applicants in securing technical documents crucial to the registration process.