• 2023-09-27 07:30:22

A survey on certifications and applications of MDR-IVDR was conducted in April 2023. The result of the survey is published.

• 2023-09-27 07:23:16

Indonesia released a new Omnibus Health Law No. 17/2023, which was ratified on August 8, 2023, in the House of Representatives’ Plenary Session. The law discusses health regulations in general, including medical devices and healthcare.

• 2023-09-27 07:05:52

The Japanese MHLW has issued Q&A on Software Cybersecurity that was newly added to the Essential Principle

• 2023-09-27 06:54:16

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) released implementation requirements for QMS and traceability forms on August 4th. Starting January 1, 2024, only the recognized QMS standards will be accepted for new and re-registration of medical devices.

• 2023-09-27 06:46:28

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) announced transitional period on July 14th for the registration of Covid-19 test kits, which the registration applications would be subjected to the compliance assessment procedure conducted by the compliance assessment body (CAB).

• 2023-09-27 06:13:09

The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (PFDA) released the 2023 edition of the citizen charter, including updates related to the Center for Device, Radiation Health, and Research (CDRRHR).

• 2023-09-27 05:49:24

The FDA has introduced the Customer Relation Management Information System (CRMIS), a digital platform that enables stakeholders and the public to submit inquiries and follow-ups. The system began on August 28, 2023, and will run until November 30, 2023, as part of the FDA's commitment to improving public health services and IT infrastructure.

• 2023-09-27 05:38:54

The Minister of Finance promulgates Circular 44/2023/TT-BTC dated June 29, 2023, and Circular 59/2023/TT-BTC dated August 30, 2023, to adjust administrative fees in the health sector.

• 2023-08-23 06:27:14

Qualtech highlights the critical role of cybersecurity in safeguarding medical devices and patient well-being, emphasizing the potential risks posed by connectivity and the need for stringent measures to counteract vulnerabilities. We emphasize the collaborative efforts required among medical device stakeholders to establish and maintain robust security standards. This QT analysis revisits a previous cybersecurity article with a focus on recent developments in Japan, China, and Singapore.

• 2023-08-23 06:20:33

The Australian government has extended medical device reform deadlines due to the EU MDR transition, enabling manufacturers to obtain EU MDR certificates and sponsors to engage with the TGA under the new regulations until July 1, 2029. This adjustment aligns with the EU MDR transition's conclusion on December 31, 2028.