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Regulatory

Chile ISP Medical Device Registration Guide: Classification, Process & 2026 Decree Changes

Register medical devices in Chile through ISP, including classification, GICONA submission, fees, timelines, documentation, and the 2026 decree expansion.

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EU MDR / IVDR

EU MDR/IVDR Simplification 2026: Proposed Changes, Timeline & What Manufacturers Must Know

Guide to the European Commission MDR and IVDR simplification proposal, including software Rule 11, certificate validity, sandboxes, fees, timelines, and manufacturer impact.

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M&A & Funding

How the FTC Is Shaping Medical Device M&A in 2025-2026

How FTC enforcement is reshaping medtech M&A in 2025-2026, including Edwards/JenaValve, GTCR/Surmodics, HSR changes, and state mini-HSR laws.

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Regulatory

Peru DIGEMID Medical Device Registration Guide: Classification, Process & Fees

Register medical devices in Peru through DIGEMID, covering risk classification, VUCE submission, documentation, holder duties, fees, timelines, and market access strategy.

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Post-Market Surveillance

Field Safety Corrective Action (FSCA): EU MDR Vigilance Guide

Manage EU MDR Field Safety Corrective Actions, including FSCA triggers, 2/10/15-day reports, Field Safety Notices, EUDAMED, and FDA recall differences.

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Quality Systems

Medical Device Complaint Handling: FDA, ISO 13485 & EU MDR Requirements

Guide to complaint handling for medical devices under FDA QMSR, ISO 13485, and EU MDR, covering intake, reportability, CAPA links, records, and audits.

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Reimbursement & Market Access

ASEAN Device Entry: Distributor Qualification and Test Report Reuse Matrix

Six-country ASEAN matrix covering distributor licenses, QMS and warehouse requirements, vigilance setup, and where FDA or NMPA test reports may reduce retesting.

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Regulatory

Borderline Product Classification Across FDA, EU MDR, ANVISA, and COFEPRIS

How to classify hand sanitizer, mouthwash, personal lubricants, and data recorders as medical devices or non-devices across FDA, EU MDR, Brazil ANVISA, and Mexico COFEPRIS.

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CE Marking

CE + FDA Approval Strategy: Unlock 25+ Markets and Cut Time-to-Market

Learn how dual CE Mark and FDA 510(k)/PMA approval expands access across 25+ markets, speeds reliance registrations, and improves market-entry leverage.

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Regulatory

Combination Products (Drug-Device): Complete FDA & EU MDR Regulatory Guide (2026)

Guide to FDA and EU regulation of drug-device combination products, covering OCP jurisdiction, RFDs, 21 CFR Part 4, EU MDR Article 117, CGMPs, and post-market duties.

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CE Marking

Global CE Mark Reliance Map for Medical Device Manufacturers

See where CE marking supports device approvals across 25+ markets, including full reliance, abridged review, evidence acceptance, and remaining local steps.

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Reimbursement & Market Access

Indonesia AKD Registration: Halal and CDAKB Requirements Explained

Clarifies when Indonesian medical devices need BPJPH Halal certification, how AKD registration works, and why CDAKB obligations usually sit with local distributors.

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EU MDR / IVDR

Missed the 2024 MDR Notified Body Deadline? Legacy Device Options

What manufacturers should do after missing the 2024 MDR Notified Body deadlines, including legal status, withdrawal timing, fresh MDR applications, and sell-off rules.

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Reimbursement & Market Access

Saudi SFDA MDMA Authorized Representative Transfer Playbook

Operational guide to transferring a Saudi SFDA MDMA authorized representative, covering process steps, 2026 fees, multi-AR rules, and escalation when the outgoing AR will not cooperate.

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Digital Health & AI

South Korea Digital Medical Products Act (DMPA): Complete Compliance Guide (2026)

Guide to South Korea's Digital Medical Products Act, covering DMPA categories, MFDS classification, approval pathways, AI/ML requirements, cybersecurity, QMS, and labeling.

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Regulatory

Digital Therapeutics Regulatory Pathway Guide: FDA, EU MDR, DiGA

Guide to digital therapeutics regulation in 2026, covering FDA 510(k), De Novo, PMA, EU MDR classification, Germany's DiGA reimbursement route, clinical evidence, and global approvals.

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Standards & Testing

IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Guide 2026

Guide to IEC 60601-1 compliance for medical electrical equipment, covering basic safety, essential performance, collateral standards, EMC, FDA, EU MDR, testing, and Edition 4.

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Regulatory

South Africa SAHPRA Medical Device Registration Guide 2026

Guide to South Africa SAHPRA medical device registration in 2026, covering establishment licensing, Class A-D classification, ISO 13485, reliance pathways, fees, and AR duties.

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Regulatory

Taiwan TFDA Medical Device Registration Guide 2026: Process, Fees, Timeline

Guide to Taiwan TFDA device registration in 2026, covering Medical Devices Act rules, Class I-III classification, QSD, local agents, UDI, fees, and timelines.

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Regulatory

Turkey TITCK Medical Device Registration Guide 2026: Process, Fees & Timeline

Turkey medical device registration guide for 2026, covering TITCK rules, EU MDR/IVDR alignment, UTS registration, representative duties, fees, and timelines.

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