Medical Devices

Patient Safety Foundation Files PIL Against Lax Regulations June 5, 2024 The petition emphasizes the need for stringent regulations to protect public health and ensure the safety and effectiveness of medical devices used in healthcare settings.

India Aims to Triple Medical Device Exports to Russia in the Next 5 Yrs April 24, 2024 According to Rajiv Nath, forum coordinator at AiMeD, India's medical device exports to Russia amounted to INR 625.68 Cr in FY 2022-23.

Parl Panel Raises Concerns Over Regulatory Gap for Refurbished Medical Devices March 20, 2024 The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilisers highlighted that the current laxity in regulation is compromising the standard of health services in the country.

Parl Panel Pushes for PLI Extension for Medical Devices March 12, 2024 Recently, the Parliamentary Panel has advocated for expanding the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for medical devices, stressing the need to increase the number of beneficiaries to bolster domestic manufacturing.

Parl Panel Urges DoP to Expedite Recruitment of Medical Devices Officers March 4, 2024 The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers has called upon the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) to ensure the timely recruitment of officers to regulate the medical devices sector.

CDSCO Releases Regulatory Guidelines for Sampling of Drugs, Cosmetics, & Medical Devices February 19, 2024 Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has unveiled comprehensive regulatory guidelines for the sampling of drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices to enhance drug quality surveillance across India.

Parl Panel Urges DoP to Include Medical Devices in NLEM February 19, 2024 The Parliamentary Panel has recommended the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) to include medium and high-end medical devices essential for critical care into the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM).

MTaI Appeals for Customs Duty Reduction on Medical Devices to Enhance Affordability January 18, 2024 The Medical Technology Association of India (MTaI) has called on the Finance Ministry for a reduction in customs duties on non-substitutable medical device imports.

Medical Devices PLI Scheme Records INR 879 Cr+ Investments till Sep 2023 January 2, 2024 Launched in July 2020, the PLI scheme seeks to bridge the manufacturing gap in medical devices within the country compared to other economies.

GlobalData Forecasts Medical Devices Cybersecurity Market to be $1.1 Bn by 2027 December 19, 2023 The surge in cybersecurity risks stems from legacy devices operating on outdated software, presenting a significant challenge due to their difficulty in updating, making them susceptible to cyberattacks.

Impelsys Unveils Advanced Medical Devices Testing Lab in Mangalore December 19, 2023 Owing to the wide adoption of technology in healthcare, the lab is specifically designed to support hospitals and wellness centres in offering safe and secure care to patients while enabling medical device OEMs to bring their products to market more efficiently.

After a Long Hiatus, Govt Now Mulling Deadline Extension to Medical Device Manufacturers October 6, 2023 This potential extension is in response to delays in granting new licenses required to sustain production, reported the Economic Times.