Brazil’s ANVISA Announces Medical Device Registration 2022 Updates
ANVISA Brazil announced in early September 2022 important updates to its Collegiate Directorate Resolution (RDC) 185/2001.
The changes strengthen the country’s medical device registration regulations on the effective date of March 1, 2023.
NMPA releases a final guidance on Device Master File (DMF) submissions
As per the Announcement no. 36 of 2021, lists requirements for voluntary submission of domestic Class III and imported Class II and III medical devices and IVDs.
Anvisa will begin monitoring prices of medical devices
Confidentiality agreement between the two regulatory authorities confirms Anvisa’s recognition on the international scene.
Brazil’s Anvisa publishes guide about cyber security in medical devices
Anvisa publishes Guide 38/2020, “Principles and Practices of Cyber Security in Medical Devices”. The document is intended for anyone interested in ensuring the safe use of medical devices and will be useful for users of such equipment, patients, manufacturers, distributors, health services and researchers in the area of safety
Brazil’s Anvisa Announces New Medical Device Regulations
On September 18,2020 Brazil’s Anvisa published the RDC no. 423/2020 which deals with the extinction of the registration and migration of medical devices of risk class II to the notification regime.
United Kingdom’s MHRA releases a list of exempted medical devices
United Kingdom Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) developed a list of medical devices which can be marketed without CE marking.
Colombia’s Invima modifies administration measures due to COVID-19 pandemic
Invima changes the transitional administrative measures under Resolution 2020012926 of 3rd April 2020 due to COVID-19
Singapore’s HSA Announces Guidance on 3-D Printing on Essential Medical Device for COVID-19
The Health Science Authority (HSA) released a guidance in response to the COVID-19 demand for medical devices like nasopharyngeal swabs, personal protective equipment, face shields and respiratory accessories.
EMA FAST TRACKS FOR MEDICINES AND VACCINES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
On May 4, 2020, The European Medicines Agency (EMA) details the rapid approval procedures for COVID-19 products which includes scientific advice, rolling reviews, accelerated assessments.
Argentina’s ANMAT Requirements for Facemask Registration
Argentina’s ANMAT releases requirements for Facemaks to act as a protective barrier against Coronavirus and be elgibile for regirstration.
Mexico’s Cofepris releases provision for ventilator requirements during COVID-19 Pandemic.
On April 6, 2020 Mexico’s Cofepris released provisions on the minimum requirements for ventilators to receive approval during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brazil’s ANVISA successful implementation of the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP)
Brazil implements successful Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) and shows exciting results for the future of international inspection.