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Date: 2018-04-09 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: India

Inspection of manufacturing site of Class C and Class D medical devices including IVDMD under MDR-2017

Issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare · Central Drugs Standard Control Organization

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • This notification from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) outlines the procedure for processing applications for licenses to manufacture Class C and Class D medical devices, including In-Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices (IVDMDs).

Key Changes

  • CDSCO Zonal and Sub Zonal Offices are now responsible for scrutinizing and processing applications (Form MD-7 or MD-8) for manufacturing licenses (including loan licenses) of Class C and Class D medical devices and IVDMDs.
  • The CDSCO offices must complete the scrutiny and processing within 45 days from the date of online submission of the application via cdscomdonline.gov.in.
  • If the application documents are complete and in order, the respective CDSCO office will arrange an inspection of the manufacturing site as soon as possible according to the rules.
  • In critical cases, a Medical Officer (MO) or Assistant Drugs Controller (India) [ADC(I)] from CDSCO (HQ) may be included in the inspection team.

Impact Analysis

Manufacturers of Class C and Class D Medical Devices and IVDMDs

  • Action: Be prepared for site inspections by CDSCO officials.

CDSCO Zonal and Sub Zonal Offices

  • Action: Coordinate with CDSCO (HQ) for critical cases requiring MO or ADC(I) involvement in inspections.

Healthcare Sector

  • Action: Monitor the impact of the new process on the availability and quality of medical devices.

Key Entities Referenced

Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO): The national regulatory body for pharmaceuticals and medical devices in India. CDSCO Zonal and Sub Zonal Offices: Regional offices of CDSCO responsible for regulatory oversight within their respective zones. Drugs Controller General (India) [DCGI]: Head of the CDSCO. Medical Devices Rules, 2017 (MDR 2017): The regulatory framework governing medical devices in India. Form MD-7: Application form for license to manufacture for sale or distribution of Class C or Class D medical device. Form MD-8: Application form for loan license to manufacture for sale or distribution of Class C or Class D medical device. cdscomdonline.gov.in: The online portal for submitting applications to the Central Licensing Authority.
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Government of India Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation Directorate General of Health Services Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Medical Devices and Diagnostics Division) FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road, New Delhi-11 0002 File No: IVD/Misc/045/DCGI/18 Dated, To: All Zonal and Sub Zonal Offices of CDSCO Subject: Inspection of manufacturing site of Class C and Class D medical devices including In-Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices under the provisions of MDR 2017 - Regarding Sir, It has been decided that, application made to the Central Licensing Authority through the online portal i.e cdscomdonline.gov.in for licence or loan licence to manufacture for sale or for distribution, as the case may be, of Class C or Class 0 medical device including In-Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices in Form MD-7 or Form MD-8, respectively shall be scrutinized and processed by the concern CDSCO Zonal or Sub Zonal Offices within a period of forty five days from the date of online submission of application. In case, where the documents are found to be complete and in order, the respective CDSCO office shall cause an inspection of the manufacturing site as earlier as possible as per rules. In case of critical cases MOO or ADC(I) from CDSCO (HQ) may be included in the inspection team. Yours Faithfully, ~ (Dr. S. ~eddY) Drugs Controller General (India) I

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