• 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.

• 2021-08-02 04:25:55

Back in December 2020, MDA had published a new guidance document on grouping in-vitro diagnostic medical devices. This guidance is an extension of the MDA/GD/0005 Guidance Document of Product Grouping focused on IVD devices.

• 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 16:05:20

The Indonesian Ministry of Health has issued new guidance on Withdrawal and Destruction of Non- Conformity Medical Devices. It describes the types, criteria, roles and responsibilities, classifications, and procedures for withdrawing medical devices from circulation. It is hoped to assist manufacturers, importers, and distributors in better managing post-market activities such as the withdrawal of medical devices in Indonesia.

• 2021-08-01 15:22:19

The PRC State Council has issued the new regulation of Supervision and Administration of Medical Devices—or State Council Order Number 739—on February 9, 2021. This order replaces the existing State Council Order Number 680 and takes effect on June 1, 2021, creating new market access opportunities for global medical device and IVD manufacturers.

• 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.

• 2021-06-25 13:10:29

China's Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Medical Devices have undergone a series of changes recently. In this article, let's take a look at these changes and how you can prepare to implement them in your medical devices in the China market.

• 2021-06-25 12:28:19

As previously notified, the CDSCO has expanded the list of regulated medical devices in India, ranging from CT scan equipment, MRI equipment, defibrillators and more, in addition to all types of implantable devices

• 2021-06-25 10:40:40

Medical devices cannot generally be imported, supplied in, or exported from Australia unless they are included in the ARTG (Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods. Only an Australian sponsor can apply to include an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostics) in the ARTG. TGA has now issued requirements to be fulfilled in order to include an IVD in the ARTG.