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MALAYSIA: MDA announced the Third edition on Guidance on Medical Face Mask and Respirator – JULY/AUGUST 2023

MALAYSIA: MDA announced the Third edition on Guidance on Medical Face Mask and Respirator – JULY/AUGUST 2023

  • 2023-07-21 02:46:26

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) published the Third Edition Guidance Document, "On Guidance on Medical Face Mask and Respirator", on May 19, 2023. This document is intended to give clarity on medical face masks and respirators regulated by the Medical Device Act (Act 737). This document applies to establishments, healthcare facilities, and the general public who deal with medical face masks and respirators.

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SINGAPORE: Consultation on GN-14 Guidance on the Risk Classification of In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices– June/July 2023

SINGAPORE: Consultation on GN-14 Guidance on the Risk Classification of In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices– June/July 2023

  • 2023-06-28 07:35:36

HSA would like to consult the industry/stakeholders regarding updates and revisions of GN-14 Guidance on the Risk Classification of In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices (R3). The key update includes clarification notes on the classification of control materials and software, also clarifications to the risk classification rules 1-5. The consultation period is open from 2-30 May 2023 through email to HSA.

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USA: Final Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions Guidance: Peripheral Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) and Specialty Catheter – June/July 2023

USA: Final Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions Guidance: Peripheral Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) and Specialty Catheter – June/July 2023

  • 2023-06-28 07:24:11

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently released guidance aimed at streamlining the premarket notification (510(k)) submissions for peripheral percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) and specialty catheters. This guidance provides manufacturers and FDA staff with comprehensive recommendations to ensure regulatory compliance and enhance the safety and effectiveness of these medical devices

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