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Malaysia: MDA Released Two New Guidance Documents on Harmonized Risk Classification of Medical Devices and Borderline Products in ASEAN

On September 5th 2022, the MDA released two First Edition Guidance Document: “Harmonized Classification of Medical Devices In ASEAN” (MDA/GD/0062) and the First Edition Guidance Document: “Harmonized Borderline Products in ASEAN” (MDA/GD/0063). These guidance documents are mostly concerned with: Harmonized list of risk classification of medical devices including in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices based on […]

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Singapore: Minor Update To Guidance For Importation Of Unregistered Medical Devices For Exhibition In Singapore

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) Singapore published a minor update to guidance document, GN-32 GUIDANCE FOR IMPORTATION OF UNREGISTERED MEDICAL DEVICES FOR EXHIBITION IN SINGAPORE Rev 5. This update is to inform exhibitors intending to import unregistered medical devices for exhibition to submit the Form 32: Application for Importation of Unregistered Medical Devices for Exhibition,

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Thailand: New Registration Flow and Criteria for Supplements in Thailand

The Medical Device Control Division, Thai Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) of the Ministry of Public Health issued an announcement on the new registration flow and criteria for the supplements effective from 1 August 2022. It involves 2 (two) steps as follows: Step 1: Screening to check the completeness of documents according to the

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C*VID-19 medical grade face masks

Malaysia: Enforcement Activities Carried Out By The MDA During The Participation In The Pangea XV 2022 Operation

The Medical Devices Authority (MDA) has joined Operation Pangea XV from June 22 to July 05, 2022, which is a worldwide campaign operation to carry out large-scale enforcement actions against the sale of counterfeit and illicit medicines and medical products. This operation is coordinated by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) with the involvement of

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Vietnam: Ministry of Health issues Circular No. 06/2022/TT-BYT: List and issuance of registration numbers of medical devices intended for COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control in emergency cases

With the emergence of COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Health is continuing its effort to control the epidemic by adjusting its regulations. On August 1, 2022, the Ministry of Health has issued Circular No. 06/2022/TT-BYT defining the list and issuance of registration numbers of medical devices intended for COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control in emergency

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Vietnam: Ministry of Health issues Circular 05/2022/TT-BYT: Regulating in detail the implementation of some articles of Decree 98/2021/ND-CP on Management of Medical Devices

On August 1, 2022, the Vietnamese Ministry of Health issued Circular 05/2022/TT-BYT, regulating in detail the implementation of some articles of Decree 98/2021/ND-CP on Management of Medical Devices. This circular contains the following details: A. Supplement the list of in vitro diagnostic medical device that is not subject to quality assessment by the competent authority

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Policies Update

Indonesia: Substitution of Imported Medical Devices with Domestic Medical Devices in the sectoral e-Catalogue

Indonesia’s government through the Ministry of Health continues to support the usage of locally manufactured medical devices, especially the ones purchased via e-Catalogue by national hospitals. This campaign is stated under Instruction President No. 2-year 2022, which instructs the Ministry of Health to update the policies in accelerating and increasing the use of locally manufactured

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Malaysia: MDA launches MEDICAL DEVICE CENTRALIZED REPORTING SYSTEM (MEDCREST)

On July 14th 2022, the MDA announced Medical Device Centralized Reporting System (Medcrest) is ready to be used by an establishment of a medical device. All Mandatory Problem Reporting, Field Corrective Action and Device Recall can be done online using the Medcrest system starting July 15th, 2022. This new system can be accessed through the

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Singapore: HSA Released Draft Regulatory Guidelines for Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs)

Health Sciences Authority (HSA) Singapore has published a new guidance document ‘Regulatory Guidelines for Laboratory Developed Test (LDTs)’ which is opened for public consultation with industry stakeholders, from 12 Jul 2022. LDTs are considered in vitro diagnostic tests (IVDs) as defined in Health Product (Medical Device) (HP(MD)) Regulations. The scope of the new guidance encompasses

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Philippines: FDA Released An Amendment To FDA Circular No. 2017-013, Entitled, “Guidelines On The Issuance Of Clearance For Customs Release (CFCR) Of Radiation Devices By The Food And Drug Administration – Center For Device Regulation, Radiation Health, And Research (FDA-CDRRHR)

On June 30, 2022, the Philippine Food and Drug Administration has issued FDA Circular No 2017-013-A entitled, “AMENDMENT TO FDA CIRCULAR NO. 2017-013, ENTITLED, GUIDELINES ON THE ISSUANCE OF CLEARANCE FOR CUSTOMS RELEASE (CFCR) OF RADIATION DEVICES BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION – CENTER FOR DEVICE REGULATION, RADIATION HEALTH, AND RESEARCH (FDA-CDRRHR)”. This Circular

Philippines: FDA Released An Amendment To FDA Circular No. 2017-013, Entitled, “Guidelines On The Issuance Of Clearance For Customs Release (CFCR) Of Radiation Devices By The Food And Drug Administration – Center For Device Regulation, Radiation Health, And Research (FDA-CDRRHR) Read More »

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Philippines: Reminder on the Submission of Financial Reports through the FDA Online Disclosure Reporting System

The Philippines Food and Drug Administration is reminding all FDA-licensed manufacturers, traders, repackers, distributor-importers, and distributor-wholesalers of drug, medical devices, and biological products, including vaccines, and medical supplies to submit their disclosure reports related to financial relationships with healthcare providers and healthcare professionals, pursuant to Section 35 (b) of RA No. 11223 Ethics in Public

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Malaysia: Full Enforcement Announcement of Medical Device Regulations (Responsibility & Establishment) 2019

MDA would like to inform that the Medical Device (Responsibility & Establishment) Regulations 2019 will be fully enforced, effective July 1, 2022. With the full enforcement of these rules, it means that all parties involved in the importation, distribution, and placement of medical devices in the market are required to comply with all the post-market

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Malaysia: Medical Device Authority Releases Fifth Edition of Requirements for Labelling of Medical Devices

On 22 June 2022, Malaysia’s Medical Device Authority (MDA) has released The Fifth Edition Guidance for Labeling on Registered Medical Devices. The purpose of the document is to provide guidance to manufacturers and authorised representatives on the content of medical device labelling. This amendments from the fourth edition to fifth edition are as follows: Clause

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Malaysia: MDA Provides Transition Period For Compliance With The Requirements Of Labelling Of The Medical Devices (MDA/GD/0026, Fifth Edition)

The MDA has informed the public that they will give transition period until 31 December 2022 to the establishment for compliance with the requirements set out in the guidance document “Requirements for Labelling of Medical Devices (MDA/GD/0026), Fifth Edition”. To ensure that the importation and distribution of medical device could be carried out smoothly, the

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Singapore: Guidance For Importation Of Unregistered Medical Devices For Exhibition In Singapore

On 29 June 2022, Health Sciences Authority (HSA) Singapore published an update to guidance document, GN-32 GUIDANCE FOR IMPORTATION OF UNREGISTERED MEDICAL DEVICES FOR EXHIBITION IN SINGAPORE Revision 4. Regardless of risk class, unregistered medical devices (human use) for exhibition, are subjected to regulatory controls under the Singapore’s law. Applicants are required to obtain an

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Malaysia: Medical Device Authority (MDA) Amends Policy for Control over Orphaned, Obsolete and Discontinued Medical Devices

On June 16th 2022, the MDA has announced an amendment to the policy for control of orphaned, obsolete and discontinued medical devices in any facility including hospitals and health facility institutions.   Originally contained in PBPP Circular Letter No. 2 of 2018 (Revision 2) the amendment was passed through the issuance of MDA Circular Letter

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Malaysia: Medical Device Authority (MDA) Improves the Policy for Control of Medical Device Refurbishment

On June 16th 2022, the MDA announced that the policy for control of medical device refurbishment activities contained in PBPP Circular Letter Number 1 Year 2016 (Revision 2) has been improved through the issuance of MDA Circular Letter Number 3 Year 2022. The improvements to this policy are effective as of May 9th 2022 and

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Malaysia: MDA Announced Exemption of Conformity Assessment Process for the Registration of Covid-19 Test Kit

On June 13th 2022, the MDA has announced the exemption of conformity assessment process for registration of COVID-19 test kits either for personal or professional use via the Circular No.1/ 2022. The approval was decided during the MDA members meeting that was conducted on May 9th 2022. The implementation will be effective on the same

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Philippines: Bureau of Internal Revenue have published an updated List of Medical Devices Exempt from VAT

Endorsed by the Food and Drug Administration of the Department of Health, the Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue has issued the Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 66 – 2022, providing information and guidance to all internal revenue officers, employees and others. This information is related to the letter of Dr. Oscar G. Gutierrez, Jr., OIC-Director General

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Malaysia: Enforcement Announcement by Malaysian Medical Device Authority (MDA) Following an Investigation into the Use of Unregistered Medical Devices

Any individual, company or health facility involved in providing medical services must apply for the Medical Device Registration and Establishment License, as defined in Sections 5 and 15 of the Medical Devices Act 2012 (Act 737). An investigation and subsequent results of the compliance monitoring activities conducted by the MDA, found individuals and health facilities

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Philippines: FDA Has Announced A Notice For Banning Of All Mercury-added Thermometers, Sphygmomanometers, Dental Amalgam Capsules And Liquid Mercury For Use In Dental Restorative Purposes

FDA Circular No.2022-003 MARKETING AUTHORIZATION & DISTRIBUTION/OFFER FOR SALE The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a notice to the public regarding the banning of all mercury-added thermometers, sphygmomanometers, dental amalgam capsules and liquid mercury for use in dental restorative purposes. This Circular aims to totally ban the manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, sale,

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Malaysia: First Edition Guideline Document MDA/Gl/08: Re-Registration Of Registered Medical Device

First edition guidance on the re-registration of registered medical device was issued by the Ministry of Health Malaysia on 3 June 2022. The Medical Device Authority (MDA) published the guidance document to provide information and explanation to the establishment on how to submit re-registration of registered medical device application under Act 737 and MDR 2012

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Thailand and Singapore: FDA – HSA Singapore Regulatory Reliance

The Medical Device Control Division, Thai Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) of the Ministry of Public Health issued an announcement on the Thailand FDA – HSA Singapore Regulatory Reliance implemented for Class 2-4 IVDs and non-IVDs medical devices effective from 1 June 2022. The registrant in Singapore who obtained the medical device license from

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malaysia mda releases second edition of guidance on the rules of classification for general medical devices

MALAYSIA MDA Releases Second Edition Of Guidance On The Rules Of Classification For General Medical Devices

Malaysia’s Medical Device Authority (MDA) published the 2nd Edition GUIDANCE ON THE RULES OF CLASSIFICATION FOR GENERAL MEDICAL DEVICES MDA/GD/0009 on 9th May 2022.   The document aims to provide clear guidance to manufacturers and establishments on how to determine the classification of medical devices. It also aims to allocate its medical device to an appropriate

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Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) Issues New Guidance

Health Sciences Authority (HSA) of Singapore has made minor updates to the guidance document titled ‘GN-09: Guidance on the Component Elements of a Dear Healthcare Professional Letter Revision 3.6’. This guidance document takes effect on 09 May 2022. It is now a requirement to include the dealer’s contact information to facilitate further information. In addition,

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Guidelines on Risk Classification of Standalone Medical Mobile Applications and Qualification of Clinical Decision Support Software

The Health Sciences Authority Singapore published a new guidance document titled ‘Guidelines on Risk Classification of Standalone Medical Mobile Applications and Qualification of Clinical Decision Support Software (CDSS). It was published in April 2022. This final version overrides an earlier draft that was sent for industry feedback in 2021.  Standalone Medical Mobile Application (SaMD) The

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Regulatory Guidelines for Software Medical Devices

The Health Sciences Authority Singapore has revised a guidance document to strengthen regulatory oversight on cybersecurity as well as facilitate pre-market and/or change application’s required documentation for high-risk SaMDs. The document is titled ‘Regulatory Guidelines for Software Medical Devices – A Life Cycle Approach Revision 2.0’. It is effective from 29 April 2022. The latest

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