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Process and Required Materials for Applying for a Medical Device Operating License

I. Application Process

Online Application (1-2 Days)

Log in to the "Food and Drug Regulatory Information Platform" of the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) to submit the application. Register an enterprise account in advance, and clearly indicate "Third-Class Medical Device Operation" in the business scope.

Material Preparation (7-15 Days)

Core materials include:

Enterprise business license副本 (copy, must include medical device business scope);

Identity certificates and academic/professional qualification certificates (in medical-related fields) of the legal representative and quality manager;

Property ownership certificate or lease contract for the business premises (warehouse area for third-class devices ≥ 15㎡);

Medical device product registration certificates, manufacturer authorization letters, and business licenses;

Quality management system documents (templates for 11 systems including procurement, acceptance, and warehousing).

Tips to Avoid Pitfalls: Materials must be stamped with the official seal, and electronic document naming must comply with platform requirements.

Initial Review Submission (5 Working Days)

Submit to the municipal medical products regulatory bureau window or online platform. The review focuses on material completeness and authenticity (e.g., whether the quality manager is employed and whether the premises comply with GSP requirements).

Tips to Avoid Pitfalls: Use the pre-review function in the "NMPA Medical Device Operating Enterprise Licensing System" to self-check before submission.

Re-review and On-site Inspection (20 Working Days)

Inspection content:

Business premises and warehouse facilities (temperature and humidity monitoring, pest control measures);

Computer system (enabling device traceability);

On-site Q&A with quality management personnel (e.g., device classification, cold chain management regulations).

Tips to Avoid Pitfalls: Conduct mock inspections in advance to ensure equipment functions properly and personnel are familiar with regulations.

Approval and Public Announcement (10 Working Days)

The approval authority is the provincial medical products regulatory bureau. Results can be queried in the "Medical Device Operating License Announcement" column on the NMPA official website.

Tips to Avoid Pitfalls: Monitor objection handling during the 5-working-day public announcement period.

License Production and Collection (2 Working Days)

Collection methods: Window collection or mail delivery (select in advance during application). The license specifies the business scope, warehouse address, and validity period (5 years).

Subsequent Management

Annual Inspection and Changes: Submit an annual report each year; reapply for a new license if the address or scope changes.

Regulatory Inspections: Regularly cooperate with unannounced inspections by medical products regulatory authorities.

II. Required Materials Checklist

Enterprise Basic Materials

"Medical Device Operating License Application Form" (1 original copy);

Enterprise business license副本 (1 copy);

Identity certificates and academic/professional qualification certificates of the legal representative, enterprise负责人, and quality manager (1 copy each, originals verified);

Work resume of quality management personnel (1 original copy).

Premises and Facility Materials

Geographic location map and floor plan of business premises and warehouse (1 original copy);

Property ownership certificate or lease agreement (with property ownership certificate attached, 1 copy);

List of business facilities and equipment (1 original copy).

Quality Management System Materials

Quality management system documents (including systems for procurement, acceptance, warehousing, quality tracking, user feedback, adverse event monitoring, and quality accident reporting, 1 original copy);

Basic information and functional description of the computer information management system (print the homepage of the information management system, 1 original copy).

Product and Authorization Materials

Medical device product registration certificates, manufacturer authorization letters, and business licenses (1 copy each, stamped with the official seal);

Materials for proposed entrustment to a third-party medical device logistics provider (if applicable, including business license, license, and entrustment agreement).

Other Materials

Description of organizational structure and departmental setup (1 original copy);

Description of business scope and operation mode (1 original copy);

Authorization letter (if the applicant is not the legal representative or enterprise负责人, 1 original copy);

Declaration of authenticity for application materials (1 original copy).

III. Notes

Regional Differences: Some regions (e.g., Shanghai) have additional requirements for taxes and premises area. Consult local medical products regulatory authorities in advance.

Professional Assistance: Due to complex regulations and cumbersome procedures, consider entrusting a third-party agency to save time and effort.

Timeliness: The license is valid for 5 years. Apply for renewal at least 3 months before expiration.