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Korean Medical Device Regulatory Information

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Korean Medical Device Approval Process

의료기기의 제조 및 유통과정의 요소는 아래와 같이 제조자, 판매업자, 제품으로 단순화 할 수 있다.

한국에서 의료기기를 판매 하기 위해서는 상기 3가지 요소에 대한 허가를 모두 득해야 한다. 이 때, 필요한 허가의 종류는 다음과 같다:

  • 판매업자: 제조업/수입업 허가
  • 제조업자(공장): KGMP
  • 제품: 품목허가

각 요소에 대한 세부 요구사항은 아래와 같다:

1. Manufacturing/Importing License
 
2. KGMP Certification
  • This refers to the audit of the quality management system for medical device manufacturers and contract manufacturers, which may be either a local inspection or a document review.
  • If the manufacturer holds MDSAP certification, the initial audit may be substituted with a document review.
  • Review Authority: Korea Food and Drug Administration (MFDS) and designated FDA-recognized inspection agencies (e.g., KTL, KTR, KCL, KTC).
 
3. Product Approval
  • Depending on the medical device's classification, this process is called product registration, product certification, or product approval. The safety and performance of the device to be manufactured or imported are evaluated.
  • Documentation related to the safety and performance of the product (e.g., IEC 60601, ISO 10993, clinical trial reports) must be submitted.
  • Review Authority: Korea Food and Drug Administration (MFDS) and designated FDA-recognized inspection agencies (e.g., KTL, KTR, KCL, KTC).
 

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