• 2021-02-22 02:20:12

This newest announcement is regarding the Device Defect or Adverse Event (AE) Report and Field Safety Corrective Action (FSCAs) Report. It targets to increase level of post-marketing surveillance by including the reporting of device defect or adverse event which occurred in foreign countries.

• 2021-02-22 01:59:49

Recently, PFDA has shared two key guidance to the industry and stakeholders. FDAC 2020-001A updates the list of registrable medical devices while FDAC 2021-002 discusses the full implementation of medical device registration as per AO 2018-0002. The new guidance will have immediate impact the regulatory requirement for medical devices prior importing and selling in Philippines.

• 2021-02-22 01:43:21

Masks and respirators, in various denominations. have become essential things in the new norm of life. There are many types of masks and respirators available in the Malaysian market. Thus, Malaysia Device Authority (MDA) published a new guidance document as a reference for stakeholders. This guidance explains of the type of face masks and respirators that are regulated under the Medical Device Regulations 2012 and the pre-requisites they need to fulfil.

• 2021-02-22 01:36:27

The Indonesian Ministry of Health has stated that Vaccine and Pharmaceutical (medical) Storage / Refrigerator products are no longer considered medical devices locally. This is stipulated on an announcement on January 19, 2021. Therefore, Vaccine and Pharmaceutical (medical) Storage / Refrigerator can be freely sold in Indonesia without getting Medical Device Marketing Authorization Certificate from MoH.

• 2021-02-19 09:34:08

Recently, NMPA has added more devices into the second batch of medical devices exempt from clinical trials. Medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic reagents on the clinical trial exemption list won’t require completion of clinical trials in order to achieve NMPA certification.

• 2021-02-19 08:45:21

NMPA has introduced important adjustments to the contents of the Classification Catalogue of Medical Devices for 28 classifications of medical devices, including management of 15 classifications of medical devices and catalogue contents of 13 classifications of medical devices.

• 2021-02-19 08:35:07

Starting from January 1, 2021, medical devices specially identified by the NMPA should register in the eRPS system, along with UDI-DI related information.

• 2021-01-19 02:59:53

Hong Kong boasts a wealthy and sophisticated medical device market. With the medical technology industry being one of the major driving forces for the country’s booming economy, in this edition of QT Analysis, we delve deep into the reasons why it is a booming medical device market in Asia and how you shouldn’t miss out on the great business opportunities it offers.

• 2021-01-20 01:20:07

Starting 25th August 2020, TGA has adopted new medical device definition and a number of other related definitions in the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (the Act) and the Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices) Regulations 2002 (the Regulations), as well as minor amendments to the requirements for system or procedure packs in the Regulations.

• 2021-01-19 03:44:00

HSA has introduced the regulatory requirements for non-contact/contactless thermometers. These devices are intended to be used for fever screening and prove significant, especially during this pandemic. HSA has shared different guidance pertaining to classifying, manufacturing, importing or supplying this device in Singapore, along with safe usage.