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SINGAPORE:  Streamlining Medical Device Approval in Asia: Singapore HSA is Recognized as Reference Country by Hong Kong MDD – June/July 2024

SINGAPORE: Streamlining Medical Device Approval in Asia: Singapore HSA is Recognized as Reference Country by Hong Kong MDD – June/July 2024

  • 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.

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SINGAPORE: Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for Medical Devices CLS(MD) Sandbox - Latest Updates and Calls for Medical Device Manufacturers – June/July 2024

SINGAPORE: Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for Medical Devices CLS(MD) Sandbox - Latest Updates and Calls for Medical Device Manufacturers – June/July 2024

  • 2024-06-20 05:41:18

The rise of connected medical devices has revolutionized healthcare, but it has also introduced new cybersecurity challenges. To address these concerns, Singapore has implemented the CLS(MD) scheme, a collaborative effort to enhance medical device cybersecurity.
This article explores the latest updates on the CLS(MD) Sandbox program, its background, key details, and how medical device manufacturers can benefit from participation.

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INDONESIA: New Guidelines for the Circulation of Medical Devices and Household Health Supplies (PKRT) through Electronic Systems – June/July 2024

INDONESIA: New Guidelines for the Circulation of Medical Devices and Household Health Supplies (PKRT) through Electronic Systems – June/July 2024

  • 2024-06-19 06:08:37

The Indonesian Ministry of Health recently issued guidelines to regulate the use of Medical Devices and Household Health Supplies through electronic systems. These guidelines, signed on 5 April 2024, offer crucial information for business actors, manufacturers, and distributors in the healthcare sector seeking to market their products in electronic systems.

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