A review of medical device regulations in India, comparison with European Union and way-ahead

                     

Manu M, Anand G. A review of medical device regulations in India, comparison with European Union and way-ahead. Perspect Clin Res. 2022 Jan-Mar;13(1):3-11.

Abstract:

        Indian healthcare sector is a fast-growing industry which is expected to reach $280 billion by 2025. Medical devices market in India is one of the top 20 medical device markets in the world. It is currently valued at $5.2 billion and is expected to reach $50 billion by 2025. However, India does not manufacture many devices indigenously and still imports approximately 70% of its medical devices. Manufacturing and monitoring of medical devices are highly regulated activities. In India, there were no specific medical device regulations and devices were regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. To fulfill this gap, Central Drug Standard Control Organization released Indian Medical Device Rules, 2017, which are the new regulations for medical devices in India. Keeping pace with the requirements, these were amended as Medical Devices (Amendment) Rules, 2020, which has come into force in April 2020. These rules cover various aspects of device related regulations, including classification, registration, manufacturing and import, labeling, sales, and postmarket requirements, etc. The rules are a positive step and encompass most of the European Union (EU) approval process, which mandates that the devices are safe and performs its intended function. However, with rapid advancements in medical device technology, much is desired in clarity and revamping of the current regulatory system to harmonize standards to be in-line with advanced regulations like EU.

Manu M, Anand G. A review of medical device regulations in India, comparison with European Union and way-ahead. Perspect Clin Res. 2022 Jan-Mar;13(1):3-11. 

doi: 10.4103/picr.PICR_222_20. Epub 2021 Jul 12. PMID: 35198422; PMCID: PMC8815674.

Affiliations:

 1: Department of Medical Writing, Tata Consultancy Services Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

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