Medical devices play a pivotal role in the healthcare sector. Hence, device safety is a key consideration for ensuring patient safety. Biocompatibility is the cornerstone of medical device safety. It ensures that a device performs its intended function without causing...
To continue operating under an active MDEL, holders must apply for an annual license review (ALR). This renewal is mandated under Section 46.1 of the Canadian Medical Devices Regulations. In this blog, we have discussed the MDEL annual license review process....
Canada has classified medical devices into four classes based on risk level associated with the device. Although Class I medical devices are lowest risk devices, companies are still required to abide by certain regulatory obligations. To operate legally in Canada,...
Health Canada is the apex regulatory body for ensuring safety, effectiveness, and quality of medical devices entering the Canadian market. Complying with Health Canada medical device regulations is a must to launch your product in Canada. Moreover, you have to secure...
To simplify and expedite the import process for already-approved medical devices and IVDs, CDSCO has implemented a new provision. A circular dated 15.9.25, states that w.e.f 11.9.25 a separate provision for “Subsequent Importers” of already-approved...
Health Canada medical device labelling guidelines are designed to ensure the device’s use is clearly understood by users. These guidelines help patients and practitioners use the device as intended. Hence, the medical device labelling guidelines have a role in device...