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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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