• 2023-12-28 09:01:53

In this latest edition, we navigate the evolving landscape of medical device regulations, marked by progress and heightened vigilance. The improvement of technology and healthcare is making things better for patients, but it also needs careful supervision. Over the past year, global regulatory bodies have demonstrated adaptability, reinforcing frameworks to manage medical device registrations effectively.

This edition offers a concise analysis of the latest mandates, impending updates, and pivotal shifts for 2024, addressing the exchange between technological innovation and the mission to ensure global safety and efficacy.

• 2023-10-27 01:27:54

South Korea's thriving medical device industry offers promising opportunities for companies, driven by a robust healthcare infrastructure, a growing aging population, government support, and rising healthcare spending. Qualtech invites interested manufacturers aiming to enter this dynamic market to partner with Qualtech to successfully navigate the approval process and maximize the product's potential.

• 2023-08-23 06:27:14

Qualtech highlights the critical role of cybersecurity in safeguarding medical devices and patient well-being, emphasizing the potential risks posed by connectivity and the need for stringent measures to counteract vulnerabilities. We emphasize the collaborative efforts required among medical device stakeholders to establish and maintain robust security standards. This QT analysis revisits a previous cybersecurity article with a focus on recent developments in Japan, China, and Singapore.

• 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.

• 2023-05-24 07:33:47

Qualtech's big topic article for this month's edition represents an overview of the recent and upcoming changes implemented in the ASEAN countries of Southeast Asia. We thereby cover 6 ASEAN countries and review the most critical and noteworthy changes, so that our readers remain up-to-date and can take required actions in a timeline manner.

• 2023-04-25 02:16:08

Asian medical tourism has grown in popularity in recent years. With a global market share of more than 35%, its market size is predicted to rise at a 15% annual rate. The world's population is aging and increasing wealthy at a rate that high-quality healthcare cannot keep up with. Patients are seeking cross-border healthcare for these reasons. Asian healthcare providers offer world-class medical facilities, highly skilled doctors and medical workers, and a wide range of treatments and procedures at affordable prices. In this article, we will therefore look at Asia's medical tourism business and provide a comprehensive guide.

• 2023-01-19 06:48:57

The development of medical devices is significantly influenced by the rapid pace of technology. While these cutting-edge devices may improve healthcare services, they also pose major risks to public health and safety. Due to this, regulatory agencies throughout the world have been continuously developing and updating their regulations to strengthen their management of product registration and mandate that applicants submit more detailed documentation. This article will cover the recently issued, upcoming, and influential worldwide medical device regulation updates for the year 2023 in various countries.

• 2022-12-27 10:11:55

A Quality Management System (QMS) is used by a company or manufacturer as a set of policies, procedures, and processes. It provides a constructive handling and coordination of a business by continual improvements in effectiveness and efficiency. In this article, the QMS requirements for medical device manufacturer, company or organization on different countries will be explored.

• 2022-09-27 09:03:07

The pandemic has exposed supply chain vulnerabilities and issues in the medical device supply chain that were once insignificant. In this article, we compile the industry’s best practices towards achieving sustainability and resilience in the medical supply chain.

• 2022-07-26 10:33:13

China’s medical device market has continued to increase over the last years due to the rapid pace of technology and innovation, increase on its aging population, and demands for better healthcare services in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the said market growth rate, plenty of opportunities are available for foreign companies to grab and make profits from the situation. In this article, the changes in the Chinese medical device market and factors to be considered by foreign manufacturer in entering the market will be explored.