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The classification rules for non-invasive medical devices that maintain the patency or flush the lumen of another medical device have been updated.
This update impacts regulatory classification, which could alter labeling and compliance processes for combination products, affecting their marketability and safety oversight.
Review and adjust labeling and compliance processes for affected combination products as per the new regulations.
Regulatory Intelligence Lead
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Review and adjust labeling and compliance processes for affected combination products as per the new regulations.
The TGA has announced updated classification rules that may affect non-invasive medical devices used in combination with other devices, potentially altering their regulatory status.
What changed: The classification rules for non-invasive medical devices that maintain the patency or flush the lumen of another medical device have been updated.
Why it matters: This update impacts regulatory classification, which could alter labeling and compliance processes for combination products, affecting their marketability and safety oversight.
Practical implication: Review and adjust labeling and compliance processes for affected combination products as per the new regulations.
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