A list of recently updated articles regarding Hong Kong medical device regulatory updates from the MDD and other locak governing bodies.
Starting April 2nd, 2024, the Hong Kong Medical Device Division (MDD) accepts, on a regular basis, the marketing approvals obtained from the the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) of Singapore as a support of compliance of medical device to the “Essential Principles of Safety and Performance of Medical Devices” (Technical Reference: TR-004) under MDACS.
Starting January 1st, 2024, the Hong Kong Medical Device Division (MDD) accepts, on a regular basis, the marketing approvals obtained from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of Mainland China and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of Korea as support of compliance of the medical device to the “Essential Principles of Safety and Performance of Medical Devices” (Technical Reference: TR-004) under MDACS.
On January 3, 2024, Hong Kong’s Medical Device Division (MDD) issues the Technical Reference document TR-008: Artificial Intelligence Medical Devices (AI-MD). It provides clarity for devices using AI (AI-MD) and machine learning, including Continuous Learning Capability (CLC) and the technical requirements expected for listing these medical devices on the Medical Device Administrative Control System (MDACS).
Hong Kong’s Medical Device Division has released a new technical reference document related to software medical devices (SaMD and SiMD). Released on December 29, 2023, TR-007: Software Medical Devices and Cybersecurity, aims to provide more clarity for Software in a Medical Device (SiMD) and standalone software (Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)), specifically related to definitions, classification and cybersecurity.
On December 29th, 2022, the Hong Kong Medical Device Division refined and updated their Post-Market Surveillance Report form.
On November 30th, the Hong Kong Medical Device Division (MDD) issued formal guidance on the requirements to make changes to medical device licenses registered in the Medical Device Administrative Control System (MDACS).
The Department of Health (DH) in Hong Kong has announced a new strategy for the procurement of medical devices (MDs), effective from June 21, 2023.
In addition to receiving market authorization for the safety and efficacy of their product, manufacturers wishing to advertise their medical devices, especially Direct to Consumer, may need to also obtain approval for their marketing material.
As manufacturers finish transitioning to the new EU MDR requirements, it will be important to understand the implications of these changes on existing licenses around the world.
Hong Kong’s MDD announced the start of a pilot program that will give preference to MDACS listed medical devices.
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