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Health Canada vs CDSCO: Medical Device Regulatory Comparison

Compare the medical device registration pathways, classification, and regulatory requirements of Health Canada (Canada) vs CDSCO (India).

Health Canada

Health Canada — Therapeutic Products Directorate

Canada

Health Canada regulates medical devices through a four-class risk-based system. Class I devices require an establishment license, while Class II-IV require pre-market review. Canada is an MDSAP partic

CLASSES

Class I, II, III, IV

PATHWAY

MDEL (Class I), MDL (Class II-IV)

KEY FUNCTIONS
  • Medical Device License (MDL)
  • MDSAP single audit program
  • Incident reporting via MEDDEV
  • Medical Device Establishment License (MDEL)

CDSCO

Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (India)

India

India's CDSCO regulates medical devices under the Medical Devices Rules 2017 (amended 2020). India uses a four-class system (A, B, C, D). India is the fastest-growing major medical device market globa

CLASSES

Class A, B, C, D

PATHWAY

CDSCO registration / import license

KEY FUNCTIONS
  • Medical device registration
  • Import license (Form MD-14)
  • Clinical investigation approval
  • Quality management system audit
  • Adverse event reporting

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