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PMDA vs ANVISA: Medical Device Regulatory Comparison

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

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

ANVISA

Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (Brazil)

Brazil

ANVISA regulates medical devices in Brazil using a four-class risk-based system. Brazil is an MDSAP participating country. ANVISA requires a Brazilian Registration Holder (BRH) for foreign manufacture

CLASSES

Class I, II, III, IV

PATHWAY

ANVISA cadastro (Class I-II) / registro (Class III-IV)

KEY FUNCTIONS
  • Device registration (cadastro/registro)
  • Brazilian Registration Holder requirement
  • MDSAP participation
  • GMP (INMETRO) certification
  • ANVISA Technical Opinion

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