Overview
India is counted as one of the top global Medical Devices markets with its major share towards Device imports. The country’s agency for device regulation, Central Drug Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) headed by Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) classifies Medical Devices into four classes (A, B, C and D) according the latest regulation. As the government introduces new regulations to give a fillip to the industry, entering the Indian Medical Device market seems a bit challenging. There is a need for local representative for marketing the devices in the country. The approval authority is shared between Center Licensing Authority (CLA) and State Licensing Authority (SLA). Without a detailed knowledge of updated regulations, the applicant may face ambiguity, which in turn leads to time and revenue losses.
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India Market Entry for Medical Devices - Process Flow
Summary
S. No
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Regulatory Parameter
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India
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1
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Regulatory Authority
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CDSCO
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2
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Regulation
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Medical Device Rules, 2017
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3
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Risk Classification
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Class A
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Class B
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Class C
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Class D
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4
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Regulatory Pathway
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Application for Import License in MD - 14
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5
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Authorized Representative
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Indian Authorized Agent (IAA) required
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6
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Fee payable
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Class A
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$1,050*
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Class B
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$3,000*
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Class C & D
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$4,500*
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7
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QMS Requirement
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Schedule 5 of MDR 2017
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ISO 13485
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`
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8
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Assessment of Technical Data
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CDSCO
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9
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Validity of License
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Unlimited
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10
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Labeling Requirements
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Chapter VI of MDR 17
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Legal Metrology Act
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11
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Submission format
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Online
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12
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Final Outcome
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Import License in Form MD 15
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13
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Timelines
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6-9 months
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14
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Language
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English
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*The price is as per records at the time of documentation and is subject to change.