Exploring the Diversity of Medical Devices for Health Promotion in Brazil

Overview: Brazil stands out as the main market for medical devices in Latin America, with an established, albeit complex, regulatory system. Medical products in the country are regulated by the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA). Against this backdrop, we explore the main types of medical devices and their specific applications within the Brazilian context. Introduction: […]
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Registration holder for Medical Devices Imported from Mexico

Registration holder for Medical Devices Imported from Mexico.
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