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PMDA vs ANMAT: Medical Device Regulatory Comparison

Compare the medical device registration pathways, classification, and regulatory requirements of PMDA (Japan) vs ANMAT (Argentina).

PMDA

Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (Japan)

Japan

Japan's PMDA conducts scientific reviews of medical device applications under the PMD Act. Japan uses a four-class system with three pathways: Todokede (notification) for Class I, Ninsho (third-party

CLASSES

Class I, II, III, IV

PATHWAY

Todokede / Ninsho / Shonin

KEY FUNCTIONS
  • Shonin pre-market approval
  • Ninsho third-party certification
  • QMS inspection (MHLW Ordinance 169)
  • PMDA consultation (Taimen Joshu)
  • Foreign Manufacturer Registration

ANMAT

ANMAT — Argentina Medical Device Regulatory Authority

Argentina

ANMAT is the national regulatory authority responsible for medical device oversight in Argentina. It manages device registration, market surveillance, and adverse event reporting within the Latin Amer

CLASSES

Class I, II, III, IV

PATHWAY

ANMAT registration

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

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