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New action to tackle ethnic and other biases in medical devices

The government has today announced action to tackle potential bias in the design and use of medical devices, as it accepts recommendations from a UK-first independent review. The Department of Health and Social Care commissioned senior health experts to identify potential biases in these devices and recommend how to tackle them. The government fully accepted the report’s conclusions and has made a series of commitments, including ensuring that pulse oximeter devices used in the NHS can be used safely across a range of skin tones, and removing racial bias from data sets used in clinical studies. Minister of State, Andrew Stephenson said: I am hugely grateful to Professor Dame Margaret Whitehead for carrying out this important review. Making sure the healthcare system works for everyone, regardless of ethnicity, is paramount to our values as a nation. It supports our wider work to create a fairer and simpler NHS. Ministers agree ...
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- March 13, 2024
【EXPERT Q&A】Is there a requirement for the registration address of the second type of medical device business filing?

Drugdu.com expert’s response: There are usually requirements for the registered address when applying for the record-filing of the distribution of Class II medical devices. The registered address is typically required to be a legally operated premises that complies with relevant regulations, ensuring that the storage, sales, and management of medical devices meet the standards. Specific requirements may include the area of the premises, environmental conditions, storage facilities, safety measures, etc.
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- March 12, 2024
【EXPERT Q&A】How to distinguish a class, Class II, Class III medical devices?

Drugdu.com expert’s response: Medical devices are typically classified into different categories, including Class I, Class II, and Class III, based on their level of risk and intended use. Here is a general overview of how these categories are distinguished: Class I Medical Devices: Class I medical devices are generally considered to have low risk and may have little or no impact on the human body. They typically do not require specialized regulatory controls.These devices include simple, non-invasive devices such as thermometers, disposable gloves, non-invasive blood pressure monitors, etc. Class II Medical Devices: Class II medical devices pose higher risks compared to Class I devices and may have a moderate impact on the human body, requiring stricter regulatory controls.Examples of Class II devices include diagnostic equipment, infusion pumps, medical imaging devices, implantable medical devices, etc. Class III Medical Devices: Class III medical devices carry the highest level of risk and may cause ...
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- March 5, 2024
【EXPERT Q&A】What is the FDA registration review process for medical devices?

Drugdu.com expert’s response: The FDA registration review process for medical devices involves the following key steps: 1.Determine Product Classification: Firstly, the classification of the medical device needs to be determined, i.e., identifying which category it falls under in the FDA’s classification system. FDA categorizes medical devices into three classes: Class I, Class II, and Class III. The registration review process and requirements may vary depending on the device’s classification. 2.Prepare Registration Application: Prepare a comprehensive registration application package according to FDA requirements, including product description, technical specifications, design files, clinical trial data (if applicable), quality management system documentation, manufacturing process documentation, etc. 3.Submit Registration Application: Submit the complete registration application package to the FDA. Typically, this is done through the FDA’s electronic registration system, the FDA Unified Registration and Listing System (FURLS). 4.Registration Review: The FDA reviews the submitted registration application. During the review process, the FDA may request further information ...
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- February 26, 2024
【EXPERT Q&A】When exporting Class I medical devices, should they be declared for non-medical or medical use?

Drugdu.com expert’s response: The declaration of Class I medical devices as non-medical or medical depends on the specific use of the device and the regulations of the target market. Typically, Class I medical devices refer to low-risk medical equipment, such as surgical instruments and some diagnostic devices. In most cases, these devices are categorized as medical because they are used directly or indirectly for the diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment, or alleviation of diseases. However, if the same type of device is intended for non-medical purposes (for example, solely for cosmetic or personal care), it may be classified as non-medical. In such cases, the classification should be determined based on the actual use of the device and the regulations of the target market. Therefore, when declaring, you should consider the following factors: Purpose of the Device: Is the main use of the medical device for medical or non-medical purposes (such ...
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- February 15, 2024
【EXPERT Q&A】What is the process for exporting medical devices to the UAE?

Drugdu.com expert’s response: The specific steps and requirements for exporting medical devices to the UAE include: Product Compliance Assessment: Ensure that the medical device complies with the specific standards of the UAE, including safety, efficacy, and quality control. Obtain international certifications such as the CE mark or FDA approval. Registration with the UAE Ministry of Health: Submit an application for medical device registration to the UAE Ministry of Health. This includes submitting detailed documents such as product descriptions, safety and efficacy data, and technical files. Choosing an Authorized Agent: Select an authorized agent in the UAE responsible for handling registration, import, and distribution matters. Ensure that the agent has a legal operating license and a good market reputation. Labeling and Instructions for Use: The product labels and instructions for use should meet the language requirements of the UAE (usually in Arabic and English) and include necessary product information such as ...
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- February 12, 2024
MHRA announces two new UK Approved Bodies to certify medical devices

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has designated two new UK Approved Bodies, delivering increased capacity for the certification of the performance and safety of medical devices, for healthcare professionals and the public. LNE-GMED UK and Scarlet NB UK join the seven current UK Approved Bodies, increasing capacity for the certification of medical devices in the UK. LNE-GMED UK has been designated as a UK Approved Body to assess and certify general medical devices in accordance with Part II of the UK Medical Devices Regulations 2002. Scarlet NB UK has been designated with a focus on assessing and certifying software and AI as a medical device (AI/SaMD). This comes after two of the existing UK Approved Bodies had their scope expanded, with UL International UK now designated to assess and certify general medical devices (in addition to in-vitro devices), and TÜV SÜD now designated to assess and certify ...
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- February 2, 2024
【EXPERT Q&A】What are the procedures for exporting medical devices to Japan?

Drugdu.com expert’s response: Given your company’s plans to enter the Japanese market and previous export experience, we will skip the details on export qualifications. To market their products in Japan, medical device companies must comply with Japan’s Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act (PMD Act). However, language barriers and complex certification processes pose challenges in the registration of medical devices in Japan. Under the PMD Act, the TOROKU registration system requires domestic manufacturers to register factory information with the government-authorized local authority, including product design, production, and key process information. Foreign manufacturers must register their manufacturing information with the PMDA (Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency). Process for PMDA Registration: 1.1 Preparation Stage. Determine the product classification (Class I, Special Control Class II, Class II, Class III, Class IV) and product JMDN code, select a Japanese Marketing Authorization Holder (MAH). 1.2 The manufacturer registers the factory with PMDA. 1.3 Class II Special Control ...
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- January 29, 2024
【EXPERT Q&A】Which in vitro diagnostic medical devices are required to be assessed by EURLs for export to the EU, and what are the specific reference laboratories involved?

Drugdu.com expert’s response: For the export of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices to the European Union, certain types of products may require assessment or testing by designated European Union Reference Laboratories (EURLs). These reference laboratories mainly focus on high-risk in vitro diagnostic medical devices, particularly those closely related to public health. The types of IVD products typically evaluated by EURLs include: Infectious Disease Diagnostic Devices: For detecting major infectious diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. Blood Screening Devices: Used for blood safety testing, such as devices for detecting pathogens in blood. High-Risk Cancer Biomarker Diagnostic Devices: For detecting high-risk biomarkers of certain types of cancer. Genetic Disease Diagnostic Devices: For detecting specific genetic diseases or susceptibilities. The EU designated reference laboratories include: ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control): Responsible for the detection and control of infectious diseases. EURL for Blood Borne Infections: Specifically responsible ...
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- January 25, 2024
【EXPERT Q&A】How to Start a Medical Device Trading Company?

Drugdu.com expert’s response: Medical trade, encompassing international exchanges of goods and services in the healthcare sector, is a distinct kind of commerce. Like other commodities, the trade of medical services includes both imports and exports. The essence of medical service trade lies in the local export of goods and services, characterized by its comprehensive and integrative nature. a. Local Export of Goods In countries or regions providing medical facilities, expenses incurred by international patients and their families for medical care, food, accommodation, transportation, tourism, shopping, and entertainment are paid in foreign currency. This method of generating foreign exchange revenue essentially represents a form of local export trade, realized through the provision of medical services on-site. b. Local Export of Services Apart from purchasing and consuming medical material products, patients and their families also utilize various service-related activities, as medical products inherently involve a significant proportion of service labor. For example, the ...
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- January 16, 2024

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