• 2023-01-19 06:48:57

The development of medical devices is significantly influenced by the rapid pace of technology. While these cutting-edge devices may improve healthcare services, they also pose major risks to public health and safety. Due to this, regulatory agencies throughout the world have been continuously developing and updating their regulations to strengthen their management of product registration and mandate that applicants submit more detailed documentation. This article will cover the recently issued, upcoming, and influential worldwide medical device regulation updates for the year 2023 in various countries.

• 2023-01-19 06:29:59

Qualtech's internal Southeast Asia regulatory training and our End of the Year Party 2022 have been successfully completed. As the borders have gradually reopened and travel restrictions have been lifted, Qualtech has invited its members from the various ASEAN countries as well as from Japan to gather in our headquarter in Taipei. The accomplishments of the gathering include the exchange of regulatory information, the fostering of better communication, and the strengthening of our teamwork across the various Qualtech branch offices.

• 2023-01-19 02:06:31

The Singaporean Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has updated the regulatory guidelines for Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) based on the feedback from the stakeholders for the draft that was published for consultation last July 12 - August 12, 2022. The finalized version is coded as GL – 08 R1 with the title of “Regulatory Guidelines for Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs)”and will be effective on March 1, 2023.

• 2022-10-25 07:05:56

This document provides borderline cases and classification cases, for which the competent authorities of the Member States find difficulty regarding the uniform application of the regulations.

• 2022-09-27 07:17:48

Utilization of Remote Regulatory Assessments (RRA) as a critical examination of an FDA-regulated establishment and/or its records. FDA has published the draft guidance to let more people understand its value and what FDA expectations for RRA are.

• 2022-08-30 03:46:38

HSA Medical Devices Cluster (MDC) shared a draft guideline for the regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs). The regulation’s scope includes laboratories that develop In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) devices. HSA requests stakeholders to provide comments for further discussion.

• 2022-01-26 10:55:53

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has published an update on the Regulatory Fees for Health Products. This is to ensure that the evaluated products meet the required standards of quality safety and efficacy. It is also necessary to recover part of the costs for the services rendered to businesses.

• 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.

• 2021-10-04 05:18:22

On September 17th, Qualtech hosted its Webinar on the subject of Japan Medical Device Registration to an international audience of MD manufacturers. During the event, the Qualtech team thoroughly explained the Japan registration process and elaborated on aspects such as registration timelines, product classifications, and consultation sessions with PMDA.

• 2021-08-26 12:40:18

HSA released a draft guideline for consultation on the classification of Standalone Medical Mobile Applications and Qualification of Clinical Decision Support Software (CDSS) based on similar guidance released by IMDRF for Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) This guideline provides information on the qualification of CDSS as MDs as well as the regulatory approach for such.