Comprehensive Support for China NMPA and ASEAN Medical Device Registration

Medical Device Registration in China and Southeast Asia

Expanding into Asia’s medical device market means navigating a diverse and evolving regulatory landscape. Requirements differ across the region for medical devices, in vitro diagnostics (IVDs), and software as a medical device (SaMD), making expert guidance essential.

Cisema simplifies the process. With a deep understanding of local regulations, we provide expert regulatory support to help you achieve fast, compliant market access across China and Southeast Asia — from initial classification to post-market compliance.

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Comprehensive Support for China NMPA and ASEAN Medical Device Registration

Medical Device Consulting Services Overview

We offer comprehensive, end-to-end support tailored to your product type and target market. Whether you’re entering China, Singapore, Malaysia, or other ASEAN countries, Cisema ensures every step of the registration journey is handled with precision.

Regulatory Strategy & Device Classification

Complimentary full-cost estimates and projected timelines for China NMPA and ASEAN medical device registration
Advice on NMPA regulations, ASEAN Medical Device Directive alignment, and local legislation
Risk classification for medical devices and IVDs
Clinical pathway strategies tailored to your product and country requirements

Technical Documentation & Preparation

Preparing templates and document checklists for regulatory submission
Drafting product technical requirements and specifications
Creating Clinical Evaluation Reports (CERs)
Translation into Chinese and local ASEAN languages
Preparing regulatory-compliant labels

Testing & Clinical Activities

Importation and logistics management for test samples.
Coordinating type testing with designated laboratories
Conducting clinical studies through Clinical Research Organisation (CRO) services

Registration & Approval Process

Compiling and submitting complete application dossiers
Responding to supplementary information requests and reviewer queries
Securing and delivering registration certificates upon approval

Post-Market & Lifecycle Compliance

Acting as authorised representative for China and ASEAN markets.
Product changes, renewals, and lifecycle extensions.
Post-market surveillance (PMS)

Explore Local Requirements and Accelerate Market Access

Regional Medical Device Services

Explore our regional pages to better understand the local regulatory requirements for medical devices, IVDs, and SaMD, and to see how Cisema provides tailored support to ensure compliance in each market.

Client Testimonials

Innovative global brand with over 90 years of experience in medical equipment manufacturing

We assigned Cisema in the past to assist us with our product safety certification for China. Cisema was responsible for gaining approval for our products, supporting us regarding China regulatory affairs, as well as representing us in China as our NMPA Legal Agent. While supporting us to introduce our product to the Chinese market, Cisema has educated and assisted our team along the entire way. I fully recommend Cisema as skillful service provider and recommend them to other medical device manufacturers who need assistance with China regulatory affairs and China market entry.

German brand well-experienced in manufacturing high quality medical applications

For our company, Cisema is a great ‘one-stop shop’ solution for all matters regarding China regulatory affairs and market access. I fully recommend Cisema as a skillful service provider and recommend them to other Pharmaceutical Packaging Material manufacturers who need assistance with China regulatory affairs and China market entry.

No.1 birth pool supplier worldwide

Cisema delivered a comprehensive solution for our regulatory China market access for our birth pools and supported and educated our team along the way. I fully endorse Cisema as an excellent regulatory affairs service provider and recommend other manufacturers in the life science industry who want to enter China to contact Cisema to benefit from their expertise. We have also felt very confident with their work efficiency, professionalism, and value as a whole.

Long-established medtech manufacturer in Germany

Wir haben mit der Cisema Limited bei der Produktzulassung von Medizinprodukten in China zusammengearbeitet. Wir sind mit der Umsetzung der Aufgabenstellung und den konkreten. Ergebnissen sehr zufrieden. Wir konnten die Re-Registrierung fristgerecht erfolgreich abschließen. Wir können die Cisema Limited uneingeschränkt empfehlen.

Regulatory Compliance Across Healthcare and Consumer Sectors

Cross-Category Regulatory Services

As one of the few consulting firms with cross-sector capabilities, we also serve related areas within the healthcare industry, including:

Pharmaceuticals & Biopharma
Cosmetics
Health Foods & Supplements
Veterinary Medicines
Consumer Goods

Our integrated approach helps clients manage regulatory challenges across multiple verticals — all with a single trusted partner.

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