{"id":3804,"date":"2025-10-14T09:08:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T09:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/en-om\/?p=3804"},"modified":"2025-10-14T10:03:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T10:03:54","slug":"medical-device-regulation-in-oman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/en-om\/medical-device-regulation-in-oman\/","title":{"rendered":"Regulatory Pathway for Medical Devices in Oman: Step-by-Step Guide for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3804\" class=\"elementor elementor-3804\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-44ba8c15 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"44ba8c15\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fae8c70\" data-id=\"fae8c70\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6da29aaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6da29aaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Overview of Medical Device Regulation in Oman<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51fb80dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51fb80dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1316\">The healthcare sector in Oman is expanding rapidly, offering major opportunities for medical device manufacturers worldwide. However, before entering this growing market, understanding the <a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/en-om\/services\/regulatory-approvals\/medical-device-regulation-in-oman\/\"><strong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1075\">medical device regulation in Oman<\/strong><\/a> is crucial. The Directorate General of Pharmaceutical Affairs and Drug Control (<strong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1166\">DGPADC<\/strong>) under the <strong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1206\">Ministry of Health (MoH)<\/strong> oversees the approval and registration of all medical devices to ensure patient safety and product quality.<\/p><p data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1537\">This blog provides a <strong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1398\">step-by-step guide to medical device regulation in Oman<\/strong>, covering classification, registration procedures, and documentation requirements\u2014helping manufacturers achieve fast and smooth approvals.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-27c69c79\" data-id=\"27c69c79\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap 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data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-174846f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"174846f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Regulatory Authority for Medical Devices in Oman<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e0c573 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e0c573\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1857\">The <strong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1616\">DGPADC<\/strong> under Oman\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1652\">Ministry of Health<\/strong> is responsible for implementing and monitoring <a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/en-om\/services\/regulatory-approvals\/medical-device-regulation-in-oman\/\"><strong data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1737\">medical device regulation in Oman<\/strong><\/a>. The authority ensures that only devices meeting international safety and performance standards are approved for use.<\/p><p data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1889\"><strong data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1887\">Key functions of DGPADC:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1958\">Reviewing and approving medical device registration applications<\/li><li data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2016\">Verifying technical documentation and product quality<\/li><li data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2064\">Issuing import and marketing authorizations<\/li><li data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2120\">Conducting post-market surveillance and inspections<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-05e275f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"05e275f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b9c2714\" data-id=\"b9c2714\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c54300a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c54300a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Classification of Medical Devices in Oman<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4446703 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4446703\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Oman\u2019s classification framework under <strong data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2245\">medical device regulation<\/strong> aligns with global models such as the <strong data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2294\">EU MDR<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2307\">GHTF<\/strong>. Devices are categorized based on risk:<\/p><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Class<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Risk Level<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Class I<\/td><td>Low risk<\/td><td>Bandages, thermometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Class II<\/td><td>Moderate risk<\/td><td>Contact lenses, dental materials<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Class III<\/td><td>High risk<\/td><td>Pacemakers, implantable devices<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e8c3ed2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e8c3ed2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dc931be\" data-id=\"dc931be\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acd3fa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"acd3fa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step-by-Step Process for Medical Device Regulation in Oman<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10978fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10978fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2901\"><strong data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2901\">Step 1: Appoint a Local Authorized Representative<\/strong><\/h5><p data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"3099\">Foreign manufacturers must appoint a <strong data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2974\">local authorized representative<\/strong> or distributor in Oman. This entity handles regulatory communication and submits documentation to the DGPADC on your behalf.<\/p><h5 data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3153\"><strong data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3153\">Step 2: Prepare the Technical Documentation<\/strong><\/h5><p data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3281\">To comply with <strong data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3206\">medical device regulation in Oman<\/strong>, manufacturers must submit a <strong data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3268\">comprehensive technical file<\/strong> including:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3321\">Device description and intended use<\/li><li data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3374\">Manufacturing process and quality system details<\/li><li data-start=\"3377\" data-end=\"3407\">Clinical or performance data<\/li><li data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3433\"><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/en-om\/services\/turnkey-project-consultants\/quality-management-system\/iso-13485-qms-medical-device\/\">ISO 13485<\/a> certificate<\/li><li data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3476\">Risk assessment and management reports<\/li><\/ul><h5 data-start=\"3478\" data-end=\"3527\"><strong data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3527\">Step 3: Application Submission to DGPADC<\/strong><\/h5><p data-start=\"3528\" data-end=\"3666\">The complete dossier is submitted for review. Applications are assessed for safety, efficacy, and conformity with Oman\u2019s MoH requirements.<\/p><h5 data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3717\"><strong data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3717\">Step 4: Review and Registration Approval<\/strong><\/h5><p data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3873\">If the submission meets all regulatory criteria, the DGPADC issues a <strong data-start=\"3787\" data-end=\"3815\">registration certificate<\/strong>, permitting the device\u2019s import and distribution in Oman.<\/p><h5 data-start=\"3875\" data-end=\"3925\"><strong data-start=\"3880\" data-end=\"3925\">Step 5: Import and Distribution Licensing<\/strong><\/h5><p data-start=\"3926\" data-end=\"4050\">Manufacturers or their authorized representatives must obtain import licenses before placing the device on the Omani market.<\/p><h5 data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4093\"><strong data-start=\"4057\" data-end=\"4093\">Step 6: Post-Market Surveillance<\/strong><\/h5><p data-start=\"4094\" data-end=\"4238\">Under the <strong data-start=\"4104\" data-end=\"4141\">medical device regulation in Oman<\/strong>, manufacturers are required to monitor product performance and report adverse events or recalls.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3caaf76 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3caaf76\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-34c466a\" data-id=\"34c466a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad471bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad471bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Essential Compliance Requirements<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edea5e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"edea5e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4288\" data-end=\"4381\">To ensure smooth approval under <strong data-start=\"4320\" data-end=\"4356\">Oman\u2019s medical device regulation<\/strong>, manufacturers should:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"4384\" data-end=\"4429\">Maintain a certified <strong data-start=\"4405\" data-end=\"4427\"><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/en-om\/services\/turnkey-project-consultants\/quality-management-system\/iso-13485-qms-medical-device\/\">ISO 13485<\/a>:2016 <a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/en-om\/services\/turnkey-project-consultants\/quality-management-system\/\">QMS<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"4432\" data-end=\"4489\">Provide clinical evaluation or performance testing data<\/li><li data-start=\"4492\" data-end=\"4549\">Ensure labeling meets MoH standards (in Arabic\/English)<\/li><li data-start=\"4552\" data-end=\"4614\">Submit approvals from reference markets (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/en-om\/services\/regulatory-approvals\/fda-510-k\/\">FDA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/en-om\/services\/regulatory-approvals\/ce-marking\/\">CE Mark<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5970909 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5970909\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3390abf\" data-id=\"3390abf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fdf470 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4fdf470\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Challenges in Meeting Oman\u2019s Regulatory Requirements<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8dfe0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e8dfe0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4690\" data-end=\"4736\">Manufacturers often face challenges such as:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"4739\" data-end=\"4779\">Incomplete or outdated technical files<\/li><li data-start=\"4782\" data-end=\"4825\">Misclassification of device risk category<\/li><li data-start=\"4828\" data-end=\"4869\">Lack of local authorized representation<\/li><li data-start=\"4872\" data-end=\"4914\">Unawareness of updated DGPADC guidelines<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4916\" data-end=\"5046\">Working with an expert consultant helps avoid these issues and ensures full compliance with <strong data-start=\"5008\" data-end=\"5045\">medical device regulation in Oman<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3a396624 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3a396624\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7a6c8958\" data-id=\"7a6c8958\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f8ac6c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f8ac6c9\" 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Our team offers:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"5234\" data-end=\"5289\">Device classification and regulatory pathway analysis<\/li><li data-start=\"5292\" data-end=\"5341\">Technical documentation and dossier preparation<\/li><li data-start=\"5344\" data-end=\"5377\"><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/en-om\/services\/turnkey-project-consultants\/quality-management-system\/iso-13485-qms-medical-device\/\">ISO 13485<\/a> certification support<\/li><li data-start=\"5380\" data-end=\"5425\">Assistance in communication with the DGPADC<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"5427\" data-end=\"5579\">With our in-depth expertise, we help manufacturers achieve faster product approval and ensure full compliance with <strong data-start=\"5542\" data-end=\"5578\">Omani medical device regulations<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-722c177 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"722c177\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-72b03c1\" data-id=\"72b03c1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecdf3e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ecdf3e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-488653d elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"488653d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div id=\"rank-math-rich-snippet-wrapper\"><div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Who regulates medical devices in Oman?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Directorate General of Pharmaceutical Affairs and Drug Control (DGPADC) under the Ministry of Health regulates medical devices in Oman.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is ISO 13485 certification mandatory?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, ISO 13485 certification is required to demonstrate a compliant quality management system for medical device manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How long does the registration process take?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It usually takes 3\u20136 months, depending on the class of the device and documentation completeness.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can a foreign company register a device without a local partner?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. Under medical device regulation in Oman, a local authorized representative or distributor must handle the registration process.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview of Medical Device Regulation in Oman The healthcare sector in Oman is expanding rapidly, offering major opportunities for medical device manufacturers worldwide. 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