• 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.

• 2022-10-24 09:56:11

TFDA has recently announced a specific product registration guidance for AI/ML-based computer-assisted detection (CADe) and computer-assisted diagnosis (CADx) software. Through the application of AI and ML-based technologies in detective or diagnostic medical devices, these kinds of products could be essential for medical personnel by decreasing required reading time with better diagnostic performance.

• 2022-04-27 11:32:12

Concerning the rapid development of Artificial Intelligent/Machine Learning-Based SaMD, TFDA has updated the related guidance that was initially announced in 2020. The latest requirements are summarzied in this article.

• 2022-03-25 11:56:37

Recently, TFDA has announced an update in the Quality Management System (QMS) application required documents for manufacturers in the US, Puerto Rico, or Guam. Considering the establishment inspection timeline, for manufacturers without EIR within 3 years, audit report issued under MDSAP could be provided instead.

• 2022-03-25 11:51:14

Software as Medical Device (SaMD) is rapidly developing and frequently updating its compatible hardware. In order to ensure the safety, performance, and quality of SaMD while keeping in line with international standards, TFDA has released a guideline regarding post-market change application of SaMD.

• 2021-08-26 13:03:08

One similar thing about the medical device registration process in Taiwan and Japan is the documentation of the Quality Management System that must be registered with the local regulatory authorities before a medical device can be sold in each market. In 2021, there were major revisions made to the process of QMS documentation of which foreign manufacturers and local authorized representatives should be aware. This article will introduce those major revisions, as well as major differences in the QMS registration processes in Taiwan and Japan.

• 2021-05-22 07:03:29

As TFDA's Medical Device Act has come into force on May 1st, 2021, supporting measures and announcements following the Act have sprung up like mushrooms recently. This article provides a quick guide and introduction to each corresponding measure.

• 2021-04-26 03:09:33

Medical Device Act, the act that separates medical devices from the genre of medicines under Pharmaceutical Affairs Act, will be fully implemented on May 1st, 2021. Along with Medical Device Act, Regulations for the Inspection of the Good Distribution Practice for Medical Devices and Licensing of Distribution License will come into force on the same date.

• 2021-04-16 07:42:33

The latest GDP Inspection Timeline announced by Taiwan FDA is brought to you by Qualtech!

• 2021-02-22 02:35:59

Taiwan FDA has announced a Product Registration Guidance for Artificial Intelligent/Machine Learning based Software Medical Device, or so-called AI/ML-Based SaMD. The guidance provides overall requirements and forethoughts for manufacturers to consider and describe when designing and establishing the products.