Regulatory Affairs Update: Thailand

Thailand: Classifying Wound Dressing Products as Medical Devices

Last September 30, 2024, the Thai FDA Facebook page shared an infographic on how to classify wound dressing products according to the Thai Medical Device Act B.E. 2551 (2008), as amended by the Medical Device Act (No. 2) B.E. 2562 (2019). Related stakeholders shall consider the criteria when determining whether or not wound dressing products can be classified as medical devices as follows:

Wound Dressing Products
Classified to be medical devicesClassified not to be medical devices
  • Based on principle; Any dressing that absorbs exudate from the wound and manages wound environment, originating from physical mechanism of action only.
  • Based on principle; Any dressing that can release ingredients or substances i.e. Mangosteen Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Chorhexidine, Povidone-iodine, Tumeric Extract and Alove vera Extract, etc. from the wound dressing itself into the wound area, stemming from mechanism of action on pharmacological effects.
  • Based on intended purpose;
  • Based on intended purpose;
  • Absorb wound exudate
  • Reduce inflammation
  • Prevent contamination
  • Facilitate wound healing
  • Promote a moist wound
  • Stimulate collagen production
  • Promote the wound healing environment
  • Wound disinfection
  • If the product meets the above specified requirements, it is classified as a medical device according to Section 4 (1) (a) and (b) of the Medical Device Act B.E. 2551 (2008), as amended by the Medical Device Act (No. 2) B.E. 2562 (2019).If the product meets the above specified requirements, it is not classified as a medical device according to Section 4 of the Medical Device Act B.E. 2551 (2008), as amended by the Medical Device Act (No. 2) B.E. 2562 (2019).

    For more information, refer to the following infographic.

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