The regulatory body governing medical device manufacturing licenses in India is the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). The CDSCO ensures that all medical device manufacturers and importers meet the requirements laid down for their devices before they reach the consumer. Anyone who desires to manufacture or import Class A, non-sterile and non-measuring, medical devices must register their Non-Notified medical device with the CDSCO. Therefore, they should apply at the online portal of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to get their registration number. The registration process involved in this is as follows:
Any India-based manufacturer or importer of medical devices whose product comes under the Class A (non-sterile and non-measuring) medical device category can apply for a registration number.
The applicant should follow the following process:
The Government charges no registration fees from manufacturers or importers for registration of their Class A (Non-Sterile and Non-Measuring) medical devices.
The State Licensing Authority or the Central Licensing Authority has not defined the validity period for the license. Still, manufacturers and importers can use the registration number until the regulation has stringent rules.
After providing the information requested in accordance with requirement, the Manufacturer or Importer can obtain the Registration number on the Online System immediately for Medical Devices created for this purpose
The applicant must go through the essential principle (EP) checklist for medical devices.
The applicant must carefully prepare their documents for the registration, including the undertaking of medical devices, self-certification, and details of the overseas manufacturing site or establishment or plant registration.
Importers must have a Free Sale Certificate (FSC) when registering for their medical device.
The applicant might face certain problems in the registration process if the applicant does not provide the following documents:An undertaking stating that the proposed medical device is a Class A non-sterile and non-measuring medical device. The information furnished by the applicant must be true and authentic.
The applicant must self-certify the document confirming the product to the essential principle's checklist of safety and performance of such devices and comply with the standards specified in these rules.
Importers must provide a self-attested copy of the overseas manufacturing site, establishment, or plant registration.
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Manufacturers and importers should maintain the records related to manufacturing or import along with its sales and distribution.
Manufacturers and importers should have records, labels, and instructions for use per the licensing authorities' request.
The licensing authorities may verify the records and documents referred to in sub-rule (2) at any time and investigate quality or safety-related failures or complaints.
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You will need to submit separate applications to register for additional products.
In the cases where the classification of a product being imported is different in GHTF countries from the classification in India, the higher class of medical devices will be considered.
When offered for sale, the multi-pack of a medical device must either have its package insert or a user manual.
Yes, e-IFU (electronic Instructions for use) are permitted under the new regulations.
No. Class A sterile medical devices can be imported based on an import license. The registration number will not meet the requirement.