• 2023-07-21 02:38:16

The MDA announced a transition period for the implementation of electronic medical device registration certificates on May 22nd, 2023. This announcement is intended to provide information on the use of Electronic Medical Device Registration certificates, which will be fully implemented on January 1st, 2024, and no more physical medical device registration certificates will be issued by MDA.

• 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.

• 2023-07-21 02:14:29

The US FDA recently issued an updated guidance aimed at providing comprehensive information on the recommended documentation for premarket submissions. The purpose of this guidance is to assist the FDA in evaluating the safety and effectiveness of device software functions.

• 2022-09-27 07:33:24

In 2000, Qualtech was established in Taipei. Since then, Qualtech has established several locations around the world. Over the years, Qualtech has always insisted on providing high-quality medical equipment services such as regulatory consultation, product registration, clinical design and implementation, local authorized registration, and post-market surveillance. In addition to providing professional services, we also do not forget the social responsibility that belongs to Qualtech. Since Qualtech is engaged in the medical-related industry, we focus more on helping and caring for underprivileged groups.

• 2023-06-28 09:59:48

Qualtech's big topic for this month's edition provides an overview of the Unique Device Identification (UDI) system implemented by territories serviced by Qualtech for medical devices. The UDI system aims to improve patient safety, traceability, and identification of medical devices on the market. The implementation of the UDI system offers benefits such as faster traceability, standardized post-market safety activities, and improved buying and waste disposal policies.

• 2023-06-28 09:52:24

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) created a plan to help Australian medical device sponsors and stakeholders transition to the new EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR). The EU then extended the transition period, so the TGA reviewed its original plan. An updated strategy guideline has been published by the TGA regarding the transition and reclassification of certain medical devices.

• 2023-06-28 09:46:17

Correction action of medical devices is included in the eRPS. The structure of the online submission dossier of corrective action is provided.

• 2023-06-28 09:43:30

Center for medical device evaluation (CMDE) revised "Guidance for Registration of Intense Pulsed Light Equipment" and "Guidance for Registration of Ophthalmic Optical Instrument".

• 2023-06-28 09:38:06

This document aims to ensure that the summary of the clinical investigation report presents information about the design, conduct, analysis, and results of the clinical investigation in terms and in a format that are easily understandable to the intended user of the medical device.

• 2023-06-28 07:48:07

This guidance aims to provide a clear understanding of what changes to design or intended purpose would be considered 'significant'. It also provides several flowcharts in order to facilitate a harmonised judgement of the significance of a change.