Weekly CFDA News Roundup covers policies, regulations, QA/recall/AE, and new approvals in medical device and IVD in China. It is edited by China Med Device, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in China CFDA regulatory, CRO and market access services.
Guideline
CFDA held industry forum for additive manufactured (3D printed) medical device. 70 technicians, manufacturers and CFDA reviewers attended the forum. Software issues, raw material powder issues, printer management and access requirements for 3D printed device were discussed for 3D printed device technical review draft guideline. Feedbacks need to be submitted by Mar 30. Read More
QA/Recall/AE
CFDA announced recall notices from 3 manufacturers:
- Philips: computed tomography x-ray system
- Smith & Nephew: surgical drill
- Becton Dickinson: Vacuum blood collection tube
New Approval
CFDA announced imported medical device approval to 4 foreign manufacturers. GE and Johnson & Johnson are on the list.
- GE: computed tomography x-ray system
- Johnson & Johnson: high speed electric system
- Hill-Rom: electric bed
- Unimax Medical: nasal cannula
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