AUSTRALIA: Regulatory changes for software-based medical device
- 2021-03-22 01:22:59
The Medical Device Branch (MDB) of the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has released a draft document entitled “Regulatory changes for software-based medical devices” and changes effective from 25 February 2021.
The purpose of the guideline is to update the classification of software-based medical devices according to the risks of harm from software and outlines transition arrangements available for devices that may need to be reclassified or that qualify for an exemption or exclusion from the Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices) Regulations 2002.