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How to comment on standards for national adoption?


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Opinion Stage  "https://ideasbank.sfda.gov.sa" provieds a space for experts and public to participate and commentts ongoing drafts?


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How to comment on drafts of guidelines and requirements?


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Opinion Stage  "https://ideasbank.sfda.gov.sa" provieds a space for experts and public to participate and commentts ongoing drafts?


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Is it allowed to combine and add more than a medical device or products in one medical device marketing authorization?


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Yes, based on bundling/grouping criteria on guidance MDS-G7: https://sfda.gov.sa/sites/default/files/2021-01/%28MDS-G7%29ar_1.pdf


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What are the required documents that need to be submitted to obtain the medical devices Marketing Authorization Certificate through the Technical File assessment (TFA) track?


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For information about the technical documentation required to obtain TFA Marketing Permissions , please refer to MDS-G5- Guidance on Requirements for Medical Device Listing and Marketing Authorization: https://sfda.gov.sa/sites/default/files/2020-09/MDS-G5.pdf


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what is In-Vitro Medical Device definition


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In-Vitro Medical Device: Means a medical device, whether used alone or in combination, intended by the manufacturer for the in-vitro examination of specimens derived from the human body solely or principally to provide information for diagnostic, monitoring or compatibility purposes. This includes reagents, calibrators, control materials, specimen receptacles, software and related instruments or apparatus or other articles


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How can I communicate and inquire about clinical trial of medical device?


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By contacting the clinical trial of medical device section via email: mdci @sfda.gov.sa


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What are the clinical trials of medical devices regulated by the SFDA?


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Includes clinical trials aimed to evaluate the safety or effectiveness of a medical device 


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How to contact for inquiries about medical devices standards?


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For more infromation please contact regulation and standards section through the Email: md.standards@sfda.gov.sa


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How to participate on writing and developing medical devices standards?


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Yes, through participating in national technical committees or  announcement for public comments. For more infromation please contact regulation and standards section through the Email: md.standards@sfda.gov.sa


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Where to find the complete list of Saudi's medical devices standards?


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Through the link below: https://sfda.gov.sa/ar/saudi_standards_lists?keys=&standards_title_eng=&standards_number=&page=0


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