Medical Device Registration and Approval in Kuwait

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Medical Device Regulations and Classification in Kuwait

REGULATORY AUTHORITY: Medical devices are regulated by the Department for Unclassified and Medical Devices under the Ministry of Health.

CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM: Classification follows the EU model of risk-based Classes I, IIa, IIb, III, and IV.

TIMEFRAME: The approval process typically takes 4-6 weeks.

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: An authorized representative is required to register medical devices in Kuwait.

Last updated on March 17 2015.

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