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Health Canada vs TGA: Medical Device Regulatory Comparison

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

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)

TGA

Therapeutic Goods Administration (Australia)

Australia

The TGA regulates medical devices in Australia under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989. Australia uses a risk-based classification system aligned with GHTF/IMDRF. The TGA is an MDSAP participating author

CLASSES

Class I, IIa, IIb, III, AIMD

PATHWAY

ARTG inclusion via conformity assessment

KEY FUNCTIONS
  • ARTG registration
  • Conformity assessment
  • MDSAP participation
  • Adverse event reporting
  • Post-market surveillance

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