• 2023-10-20 06:31:20

Recently, TFDA has announced an amendment to the classifications of medical devices. The scopes and identifications of several medical device classifications have been updated to provide more specific and clearer instructions. Among these, the risk level of 3 classifications has been re-determined and there are 11 new additional classifications.

• 2023-07-21 02:32:25

Singapore's Health Science Authority (HSA) is pleased to announce their status as a recognized Stringent Regulatory Authority (SRA) for Class C and D IVD by WHO. The SRA status means high-risk IVD products registered with HSA might obtain faster evaluation through WHO prequalification assessment, enabling manufacturers accelerated access to global markets.

• 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.

• 2023-04-24 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 09:59:19

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

• 2022-12-27 05:30:57

To promote an effective reviewing procedure, Thai FDA granted that therapeutic medical devices shall be classified and registered under Listing (Class 1 medical device), in effect from 3rd December 2022 onward.

• 2022-11-29 03:04:45

As based on Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare notice from September 20, 2022 the Essential Principles for certain Class II medical devices are amended.

• 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.

• 2022-10-25 06:38:16

The MDA published the First Edition of the Guidance Document of the "Harmonized Classification of Medical Devices in ASEAN" (MDA/GD/0062) on September 5, 2022. This guidance document provides the harmonized list of risk classification of medical devices including in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices, based on their intended use or purpose as claimed by the manufacturer.

• 2022-10-25 03:34:27

To provide a better understanding of the classification of medical-related software devices, TFDA has updated the existing guidance with some examples of SaMD and non-SaMD software. This article provides you with a quick insight into defining medical-related software devices.