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  • 1.  Health Canada Certificate Requirement

    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous
    Posted 10-Jan-2024 08:55
    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

    Hello- I was wondering if there were any options for a Class 2 MDL for a medical device that does not have an ISO or MDSAP certificate (has 510k clearance).  I assume that there is no bending of this rule but thought that I would still ask so I am less familiar with Health Canada.  Thank you.



  • 2.  RE: Health Canada Certificate Requirement

    Posted 11-Jan-2024 04:48

    Class II and higher devices all have to have MDSAP certification ,   Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) - Canada.ca



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  • 3.  RE: Health Canada Certificate Requirement

    Posted 11-Jan-2024 05:42

    Hello Anon,

    As Bryndis said, all Medical Device Licenses (MDL) which is Class II, III, and IV require a MDSAP certificate which is the audit of the quality system.  There was a pilot programme initiated by US FDA and Health Canada that the eSTAR process could be used for both US and Canada, e.g. a 510(k) and MDL at the same time.  This was a limited participation and not sure if as part of the eSTAR pilot the MDSAP certificate would also need to be uploaded ... I am assuming it would be.  Unfortunately, Health Canada took a wrong tack in my opinion and so application for a MDL does require MDSAP certification.  Maybe someone who participated in the pilot could provide information if indeed the MDSAP certificate needed to be uploaded.



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