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8 Requirements for Post-Market Surveillance of Medical Devices in Saudi Arabia

Post-market surveillance (PMS) plays a critical role in maintaining the safety, quality, and performance of medical devices available in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) enforces clear and structured requirements under the “Medical Devices – Post Market Surveillance Requirements” (MDS-REQ 11) to ensure ongoing monitoring once devices are placed on the market. This article outlines the key PMS requirements that manufacturers, authorized representatives, importe...
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e-IFU Guidelines for Medical Devices in Saudi Arabia 

Imagine you’re a healthcare professional in Riyadh, mid-procedure, and you urgently need access to a device’s instructions. Instead of flipping through a bulky printed manual, you scan a QR code on the device. Within seconds, the most up-to-date instructions appear on your tablet. That’s the power and convenience of Electronic Instructions for Use (e-IFU). Not long ago, when someone bought a medical device, it came with a thick instruction manual—usually in multiple languages, pa...
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Saudi AR License Renewal Fees & Process for Medical Devices

Staying compliant with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) is crucial for maintaining uninterrupted market access for medical devices in Saudi Arabia. One of the key regulatory requirements is ensuring timely renewal of the Authorized Representative (AR) license along with understanding the applicable SFDA fee for medical device representation. This guide outlines the SFDA AR license renewal process, the applicable fees, and important timelines to help manufacturers and their representative...
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Saudi Arabia’s SFDA Issues New ISO 13485 Guidance for Medical Devices

The Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) has released a new document titled:“MDS-G024 Guidance for ISO 13485 Requirements and Corresponding SFDA-MDS Requirements.“ This guidance is designed to align the ISO 13485: 2016 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements with SFDA-MDS regulations, offering a streamlined approach for medical device compliance in Saudi Arabia. Who Should Use This Guidance? This document provides essential clarifications for various stakeholders involved in t...
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How Saudi Arabia Regulates Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)? 

In recent years, Saudi Arabia has recognized the pivotal role of digital health solutions in modern healthcare. Central to this digital transformation is the regulation of Software as a Medical Device (SaMD). The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has established comprehensive guidelines, such as MDS-G23  Guidance on Software as a Medical Device, to ensure that SaMD products meet stringent safety and efficacy standards before entering the Saudi market.  Understanding SaMD  Softw...
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