Medical Device Registration and Approval in Japan
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Medical Device Regulations and Classification in Japan
REGULATORY AUTHORITY: Medical devices are regulated by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA), under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW).
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM: Devices are classified according to risk into Classes I, II, III and IV.
TIMEFRAME: The registration process ranges from 8-16 months, depending on classification.
LICENSE VALIDITY: Licenses issued in Japan expire after five years.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: An authorized representative is required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: An application of Foreign Manufacturers Accreditation (FMA) is required in addition to the product license.
Last updated on February 9 2015
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