• 2021-12-27 02:04:41

TGA regulates all medical devices that are for introduction into the body as Class IIa (low-medium risk) or Class IIb (medium-high risk) devices. Transitional arrangements are in place to ensure that manufacturers can continue to supply their previously registered devices while they apply for them to be included in the ARTG in accordance with the new classification.

• 2021-11-24 03:19:40

A golden opportunity has opened for manufacturers or importers to shorten the duration of Medical Device Registration of those under Class4 with Thailand FDA and HSA Singapore Regulatory Reliance.

• 2021-10-27 06:53:26

HSA communicated to the public regarding a cybersecurity vulnerability named "BrakTooth". It affects various IOT devices, which includes medical devices that use specific Bluetooth Link Manager Protocols. HSA shared steps to shareholders to avoid or address issues pertaining to BrakTooth.

• 2021-08-26 12:40:18

HSA released a draft guideline for consultation on the classification of Standalone Medical Mobile Applications and Qualification of Clinical Decision Support Software (CDSS) based on similar guidance released by IMDRF for Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) This guideline provides information on the qualification of CDSS as MDs as well as the regulatory approach for such.

• 2021-08-26 11:53:27

More medical devices are being classified under India’s Medical Device Rule 2017 based on the intended use, risk associated with the device, and other parameters. They include device categories ranging from interventional radiology, rehabilitation, dermatological and plastic surgery, physical support, anesthesiology, and in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices.

• 2021-08-26 11:43:03

Indonesia’s Ministry of Health has introduced simplified routes for certain class A medical devices. The characteristics of certain class A medical devices themselves are Home Use, Non-Sterile, and non-IVD. The products which can be registered through a simplified route will need fewer documentation requirements compared to the regular registration route.

• 2021-08-26 11:37:06

Following extensive consultation, China's Center for Medical Device Evaluation (CMDE) has issued guidelines for artificial intelligence medical software product classification and definition.

• 2021-08-02 04:35:15

PFDA held a virtual symposium where the industry stakeholders commented on two draft regulations: the addendum to FDAC 2021-002 and the list of class A medical devices. PFDA emphasized the transition period for the affected products in this symposium.

• 2021-08-02 04:21:25

In December 2020, MDA published the 2nd edition of the guidance document on the classification system of in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices. Compared to the 1st edition, this has a more solid and structured explanation for each classification.

• 2021-08-01 14:48:08

TGA's inclusion process for Class I in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) changed on 4 December 2020. This follows similar changes made on October 1, 2020, for Class I non-measuring, non-sterile medical devices. This article outlines the key changes about including Class I medical devices and Class 1 IVD medical devices in the ARTG.