Tag Archive for: medical device registration

Hong Kong Increases Prioritization of Registered Medical Devices

On July 4th, 2024, the Hong Kong Department of Health (DH) released an update on the upcoming enhancements to their procurement strategy concerning the registration of Applicable Medical Devices (AMDs).

Key Takeaways from VietNam’s CSDT Conference

On June 28, 2024, The Vietnam Ministry of Health hosted a training session on how to prepare an ASEAN MDD Common Standard Technical Document.

Software as a Medical Device in Thailand

On May 9th, 2024, the Thai Food and Drug Administration issued guidance regarding registration of Software as a Medical Device in Thailand.

Hong Kong Prepares Office for Mandatory Medical Device Regulations

On June 5th, Hong Kong’s Department of Health (DH) announced plans for the establishment of the Centre for Medical Products Regulation (CMPR).

Asia Actual Summit in Indonesia

April 23rd to 27th, 2024, Asia Actual Indonesia hosts Asia Actual USA, Singapore, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Thailand, for a Summit.

Medical Device Risk Classification Problems in Vietnam

According to a report published on May 7th, 2024, contractors have been apprehended misrepresenting IVD and Medical Device risk classification to participate in bidding parties.

Innovative Medical Device Registration in Japan

In 2019, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) and Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) introduced a innovative device registration designation system, called Sakigake, which is meant to streamline the regulatory pathway for qualifying medical products.

Medical Device Consultation in Japan

Medical device consultation in Japan is a very involved but essential process in registering a medical device. A significant part of the regulatory process in Japan is consultation meetings with the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA).

Vietnam’s MoH Updates Class C and D Application Requirements

Per Decree 07/2022, the application requirements for new Class C and D applications submitted to the Vietnamese Ministry of Health (MoH) after January 1, 2024 will need to be in ASEAN Common Submission Dossier Template (CSDT) format, with the addition of a Vietnamese IFU.

Vietnam Requires Resubmission of Many Medical Device Registration Applications

All unapproved Class B, C and D MA License applications have been returned for resubmission for compliance to the new requirements.