• 2024-09-17 05:14:36

Hong Kong's Department of Health will be implementing an enhanced two-staged strategy following the previous phase, to prioritize Medical Device Administrative Control System (MDACS)-listed medical devices in public healthcare facilities procurement. This article outlines the new requirements, and how to navigate the impacts.

• 2024-09-17 03:42:57

The Expedited Approval Scheme for Medical Device Listing Applications has been expanded to include Class B/C/D In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices. Eligibility criteria remain unchanged, while some additional regulatory agencies have been recognized. Applications must be submitted through Medical Device Information System and refers to both GN-02 and GN-06.

• 2024-05-08 01:49:59

In April 2024, Hong Kong Medical Device Division has introduced the new Medical Device Information System, a one-stop e-service that allows online Medical Device Administrative Control System listing applications for medical devices and traders. It is highly recommended to familiarize with the new e-services, as we transition out of paper-based submissions.

• 2024-06-20 05:49:36

In a significant step towards regional harmonization, the Hong Kong MDD announced on 2 April 2024, that they now recognize marketing approvals for Class II, III, and IV medical devices issued by Singapore's Health Sciences Authority (HSA) This means manufacturers with existing HSA approvals can now use them to support their applications for registration in Hong Kong, potentially saving significant time and resources.

• 2024-06-19 06:31:24

Starting 13 May 2024, Hong Kong Medical Device Division has excluded non-clinical devices from Medical Device Administrative Control System’s scope. Custom-made medical devices have also been excluded from this scope since 2 April 2024, and marketing approvals from Health Sciences Authority - Singapore has been accepted to support listing applications.

• 2024-04-08 07:44:40

Last February 19, 2024, Hong Kong Medical Device Division has published a Supplementary Information Sheet (MD111) to strengthen procurement strategy with the Hospital Authority (HA). HA procured devices seeking to be listed under Medical Device Administrative Control System can provide supplementary information through this form for regulatory authorities’ consideration.

• 2024-03-01 08:29:27

Starting from 1 January 2024, Hong Kong Medical Device Division (MDD) has accepted on a regular basis marketing approvals from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of South Korea and National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of Mainland China to support the listing application of medical devices in Hong Kong.

• 2024-01-26 06:44:31

“Guidance Notes (GN-10) on Changes for Listed Medical Devices” has been issued by Hong Kong MDD on 30th November 2023 which aim to assist the Local Responsible Persons (LRP) in categorizing, managing and reporting changes of listed medical devices. This guidance has been effective since 1st January 2024.

• 2023-07-21 02:49:56

Hong Kong's Department of Health will adopt a new strategy taking effect on 21 June 2023, to give preference to medical devices (MD) listed under the Medical Device Administrative Control System (MDACS) in the procurement of all applicable medical devices.

• 2023-02-23 01:45:57

A pilot run for new requirements on the procurement of medical devices by the Department of Health (DH) will be implemented with effect from 1st October 2022. Under the pilot run, medical devices purchased by Department of Health should preferably be listed under MDACS.