• 2023-06-28 07:35:36

HSA would like to consult the industry/stakeholders regarding updates and revisions of GN-14 Guidance on the Risk Classification of In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices (R3). The key update includes clarification notes on the classification of control materials and software, also clarifications to the risk classification rules 1-5. The consultation period is open from 2-30 May 2023 through email to HSA.

• 2023-05-24 07:30:46

To mitigate the risk of nanomaterials, the amendment has been made by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to the existing Essential Principle 7 to include the additional obligations. The amended Essential Principles checklist can be viewed and downloaded from TGA’s website.

• 2023-05-24 07:15:51

The applicable expedited route from the Thai FDA supplies much-needed clarity for manufacturers, allowing them to better forecast the potential impact on timelines and costs for certain products. The selection of expedited routes allows applicants to comply according to their medical device approval status.

• 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.

• 2023-04-24 09:37:45

On March 31, 2023, PFDA has once again extended the application period for one more year for medical device products that were previously considered non-registrable, which currently fall under AMDD risk class B-D. PFDA cites the risk of disrupting the supply chain that may negatively impact the quality of the healthcare system in the country.

• 2023-03-27 10:02:31

The UDI of specific categories of class II medical devices is going to be implanted. In this announcement, the list of medical devices which require a UDI is provided and the relevant progress and requirements are announced.

• 2023-03-27 09:59:19

This guidance addresses the classification of IVDs and provides clarification rules as set out under Annex VIII of the IVDR.

• 2023-03-27 09:42:05

A Presidential Decree No. 6/2023 concerning Halal Certification for Drugs, Biological Products and Medical Devices, which is based on Government Regulation No 39/2021 concerning Halal Product Implementation, is issued. This decree will further regulate the halal implementation of medical devices in Indonesia.

• 2023-03-27 09:16:15

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) published the Fifth Edition Guidance Document, "Guideline for Registration of Drug-Medical Device and Medical Devie-Drug Combination Products", on January 03, 2023. This document is intended to provide information on how to apply for an endorsement letter, post-approval changes/variation applications for ancillary components, adverse drug reactions and incident reporting for the registered combination product.

• 2023-03-27 08:52:43

PFDA presented a draft of the updated guidelines on obtaining a special permit for restricted use of unregistered drug and medical device products. In addition to previous patient conditions laid out by previous regulations, this new guidance widens the product scope to vaccines and the diseases to include those that may result in the patient's permanent disability.