{"id":17659,"date":"2026-07-11T18:05:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T12:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/?p=17659"},"modified":"2026-10-24T10:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T04:55:08","slug":"medical-device-regulation-in-oman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/om-en\/medical-device-regulation-in-oman\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Device Regulation in Oman: Step-by-Step Guide for Fast Approval in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"17659\" class=\"elementor elementor-17659\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19ab9e8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"19ab9e8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78d53f5 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-author-box\" data-id=\"78d53f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"author-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"elementor-author-box__avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Sanke_Bhadange-1-300x300.webp\" alt=\"Picture of by Sanket Bharat Bhadange\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tby Sanket Bharat Bhadange\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__bio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Senior Regulatory Affairs Executive<br \/>\n 4 Years of Experience Medical device regulatory professional specializing in EU MDR 2017\/745 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb04cbb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cb04cbb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7836ea9e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7836ea9e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7a58b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7a58b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The healthcare sector in Oman is expanding rapidly, offering major opportunities for medical device manufacturers worldwide. However, before entering this growing market, understanding the <\/span><b>medical device regulation in Oman<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is crucial. The Directorate General of Pharmaceutical Affairs and Drug Control (<\/span><b>DGPADC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) under the <\/span><b>Ministry of Health (MoH)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> oversees the approval and registration of all medical devices to ensure patient safety and product quality.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blog provides a <\/span><b>step-by-step guide to medical device regulation in Oman<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, covering classification, registration procedures, and documentation requirements\u2014helping manufacturers achieve fast and smooth approvals.<\/span><\/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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8985df6 e-con-full elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8985df6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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-->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b1c5b2a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4b1c5b2a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37b77738 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37b77738\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\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 class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c1e200e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c1e200e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>DGPADC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under Oman\u2019s <\/span><b>Ministry of Health<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is responsible for implementing and monitoring <\/span><b>medical device regulation in Oman<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The authority ensures that only devices meeting international safety and performance standards are approved for use.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Key functions of DGPADC:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reviewing and approving medical device registration applications<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verifying technical documentation and product quality<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issuing import and marketing authorizations<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting post-market surveillance and inspections<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5761ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c5761ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\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\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b6217a4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6b6217a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bd26da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7bd26da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oman\u2019s classification framework under <\/span><b>medical device regulation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aligns with global models such as the <\/span><b>EU MDR<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>GHTF<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Devices are categorized based on risk:<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Class<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Risk Level<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Examples<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class I<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low risk<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bandages, thermometers<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class II<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate risk<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact lenses, dental materials<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class III<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High risk<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacemakers, implantable devices<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d422a3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d422a3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\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 class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1004d0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1004d0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><b>Step 1: Appoint a Local Authorized Representative<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign manufacturers must appoint a <\/span><b>local authorized representative<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or distributor in Oman. This entity handles regulatory communication and submits documentation to the DGPADC on your behalf.<\/span><\/p><h5><b>Step 2: Prepare the Technical Documentation<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To comply with <\/span><b>medical device regulation in Oman<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, manufacturers must submit a <\/span><b>comprehensive technical file<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Device description and intended use<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturing process and quality system details<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical or performance data<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/om-en\/elevateplus\/quality-management-system-qms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISO 13485<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certificate<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk assessment and management reports<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><b>Step 3: Application Submission to DGPADC<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The complete dossier is submitted for review. Applications are assessed for safety, efficacy, and conformity with Oman\u2019s MoH requirements.<\/span><\/p><h5><b>Step 4: Review and Registration Approval<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the submission meets all regulatory criteria, the DGPADC issues a <\/span><b>registration certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, permitting the device\u2019s import and distribution in Oman.<\/span><\/p><h5><b>Step 5: Import and Distribution Licensing<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturers or their authorized representatives must obtain import licenses before placing the device on the Omani market.<\/span><\/p><h5><b>Step 6: Post-Market Surveillance<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the <\/span><b>medical device regulation in Oman<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, manufacturers are required to monitor product performance and report adverse events or recalls.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38718c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38718c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\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 class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ffe523 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ffe523\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure smooth approval under <\/span><b>Oman\u2019s medical device regulation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, manufacturers should:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain a certified <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/om-en\/elevateplus\/quality-management-system-qms\/\"><b>ISO 13485<\/b><\/a><b>:2016 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/om-en\/elevateplus\/ce-marking-eu-mdr-ivdr\/\"><b>QMS<\/b><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide clinical evaluation or performance testing data<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure labeling meets MoH standards (in Arabic\/English)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit approvals from reference markets (e.g., <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/om-en\/elevateplus\/us-fda-510k-qmsr-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/om-en\/elevateplus\/ce-marking-eu-mdr-ivdr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CE Mark<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b84849 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b84849\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\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 class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ceb70a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ceb70a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturers often face challenges such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incomplete or outdated technical files<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Misclassification of device risk category<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of local authorized representation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unawareness of updated DGPADC guidelines<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working with an expert consultant helps avoid these issues and ensures full compliance with <\/span><b>medical device regulation in Oman<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fb14c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4fb14c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Choose Operon Strategist for Regulatory Support<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d414452 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d414452\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/om-en\"><b>Operon Strategist<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we specialize in <\/span><b>medical device regulation and registration in Oman<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Our team offers:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Device classification and regulatory pathway analysis<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical documentation and dossier preparation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/om-en\/elevateplus\/ce-marking-eu-mdr-ivdr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISO 13485<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certification support<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistance in communication with the DGPADC<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With our in-depth expertise, we help manufacturers achieve faster product approval and ensure full compliance with <\/span><b>Omani medical device regulations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6940c520 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6940c520\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f7c3154 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"4f7c3154\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1330\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1330\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Who regulates medical devices in Oman? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1330\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-565362d0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"565362d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c2632d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c2632d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Directorate General of Pharmaceutical Affairs and Drug Control (DGPADC) under the Ministry of Health regulates medical devices in Oman.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1331\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1331\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is ISO 13485 certification mandatory? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1331\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74743dc7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"74743dc7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40746a62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40746a62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, ISO 13485 certification is required to demonstrate a compliant quality management system for medical device manufacturers.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1332\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1332\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long does the registration process take? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1332\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-119d04de e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"119d04de\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-641378d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"641378d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It usually takes 3\u20136 months, depending on the class of the device and documentation completeness.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1333\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1333\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can a foreign company register a device without a local partner? 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