The international approval of medical devices is a challenge for most manufacturers. This is because the regulatory requirements differ in the various markets.
On this page, you will find links to further information that is helpful for international approval:
Information on the requirements of the markets
The regulatory requirements for approving and monitoring medical devices on the market are similar. But they are not congruent. The following articles provide a quick overview:
Further information
This information is also relevant for international approval:
- 5 steps to new markets
- Dealing with free sales certificates
- Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP)
- CB reports
- Comparison of approval in the EU and the USA
Support
The Johner Institute provides support with international approval. It also acts as an authorized representative in other markets, such as the UK and Switzerland.
Contact us to clarify the next steps to get your devices to all desired markets quickly and safely.
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ASCA stands for Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment. The procedure is intended to accelerate conformity assessments and, thus, approval procedures. However, it is not applicable to all devices or all markets. This article explains who benefits from ASCA and how the procedure works. 1. ASCA – The basics a) Who is affected by ASCA? ASCA…
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