During the 7th AMDC Meeting, the medical device control division released updates on the pre-market and post-market control of medical devices.
Pre-Market Control
An overview of the pre-market control of medical devices in Thailand is as seen in the diagram below:
1. Risk classification
Licensed medical devices are considered the highest risk while general medical devices are considered the lowest risk.
For more information on medical device classification rules for Non-IVD in Thailand,
click here.
2. General Medical Device Submission
Licensed and Notified medical device: One Stop Service Center (OSSC); Hard copy submission
General medical device: SKYNET; Soft copy submission
3. Grouping
The medical device can be grouped together and submitted in one product registration application, i.e. Single > System > Family > Set. This regulation is currently in process and is expected to come into effect in 2019.
4. Voluntary CSDT submission
Only manufacturers or importers of specified medical devices can voluntarily submit CSDT document. Such devices include:
Contact Lens care product
Injectable hyaluronic acid
Class 3 laser
This regulation is currently in process and is expected to come into effect in 2019.
5. Concise Evaluation
The concise evaluation route applies to medical devices that havae been approved in at least two of the GHTF countries: Australia, Canada, European Union, Japan and United States and possesses a marketing history of at least one year. Otherwise, a full evaluation route is required. This regulation is currently in process and is expected to come into effect in 2019.
Post-Market Control
Only manufacturers or importers of specified medical device listed shall be certified to Thai GMP or GDP, respectively. Such devices include:
Class 4 Medical Devices
Medical device Listed e.g. Condom, Surgical glove etc.
The Thai GMP is expected to comply with ISO 13485:2016. This regulation is currently in process and is expected to come into effect in 2019.
Lastly, the Thai FDA has released a medical device regulation handout (available in English):
For more information on the handout,
click here.
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