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NMPA vs Medsafe: Medical Device Regulatory Comparison

Compare the medical device registration pathways, classification, and regulatory requirements of NMPA (China) vs Medsafe (New Zealand).

NMPA

National Medical Products Administration (China)

China

China's NMPA regulates medical devices through CMDE (Center for Medical Device Evaluation) technical reviews. China uses a three-class risk-based system. Foreign manufacturers must appoint a Marketing

CLASSES

Class I, II, III

PATHWAY

NMPA Registration (CMDE review)

KEY FUNCTIONS
  • CMDE technical review
  • MAH (Marketing Authorization Holder) system
  • In-country testing requirements
  • Clinical trial oversight
  • NMPA registration certificates

Medsafe

Medsafe — New Zealand Medical Device Regulatory Authority

New Zealand

Medsafe is the national regulatory authority responsible for medical device oversight in New Zealand. It manages device registration, market surveillance, and adverse event reporting within the Asia-P

CLASSES

Class I, IIa, IIb, III

PATHWAY

Medsafe registration

KEY FUNCTIONS
  • Device registration
  • Market surveillance
  • Adverse event reporting
  • Import/export control

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