India CDSCO Medical Device Registration Services

Enter the Indian medical device market with confidence. Cisema helps medical device and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) manufacturers navigate India’s Medical Devices Rules, 2017 (MDR 2017), from regulatory strategy and technical documentation to import licensing and post-market compliance.

Our regulatory expertise helps you identify the right approval pathway, prepare the required documentation, and manage regulatory obligations throughout your product’s lifecycle.

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India Medical Device Registration Services

Cisema supports medical device and IVD manufacturers with regulatory planning, application preparation, and import licensing under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).

Regulatory Strategy & Risk Classification

Determine your medical device’s risk classification under India’s Classes A, B, C, and D
Identify the applicable registration or import licensing pathway
Assess existing approvals and documentation for their relevance to Indian requirements
Plan your market entry around product-specific regulatory obligations

Technical Documentation & Dossier Preparation

Prepare and adapt technical documentation to meet applicable Indian requirements
Support preparation of the Device Master File (DMF) and Plant Master File (PMF)
Review instructions for use (IFUs), labeling, and packaging
Assess compliance with applicable Essential Principles of Safety and Performance
Coordinate supporting certificates and regulatory documents

Import License Application & Submission

Prepare import license applications using Form MD-14, where applicable
Coordinate submissions through the relevant CDSCO portal
Manage responses to regulatory queries and requests for additional information
Support application documentation and fee requirements
Assist with the process leading to an import license in Form MD-15, where applicable

Post-Approval Services

Coordinate license amendments and updates to product or manufacturing site details
Assess the regulatory impact of changes to product design, intended use, labeling, or manufacturing
Support with incident reporting and post-market regulatory obligations
Manage relevant post-market regulatory obligations

Optional Services

Assess applicable exemptions and alternative regulatory pathways
Review regulatory gaps for products already approved in other markets
Coordinate India market entry with expansion into selected Asia Pacific markets
Advise on license amendments and post-approval changes

Authorized Agent & Import Licensing Support in India

Foreign medical device manufacturers generally need an eligible Indian authorized agent to obtain an import license where required. Cisema helps manufacturers navigate the applicable requirements, coordinate documentation, and manage the regulatory steps involved in establishing Indian market access.

Authorized Agent & Licensing Coordination

Clarify authorized-agent eligibility and requirements, and prepare the regulatory documentation needed to establish an authorized agent
Coordinate manufacturer authorization and import license documentation
Support preparation of Form MD-14 documentation and guide the application through to the MD-15 import license
Assess regulatory implications of changes to the authorized agent, product scope, or manufacturing site

Importer & Distributor Documentation

Coordinate regulatory documentation for importers and distribution partners
Review Letters of Authorization (LoAs) and related commercial authorization documents
Assess the impact of distributor changes on existing regulatory arrangements
Clarify the distinction between commercial distributor authorization and regulatory authorized-agent requirements

Regulatory Compliance

Monitor relevant CDSCO updates and assess their impact on your products
Coordinate applicable license amendments and product or site updates
Maintain accurate regulatory documentation
Track submission deadlines and ongoing compliance obligations

Post-Market Vigilance

Assess adverse events and applicable reporting requirements
Coordinate Field Safety Corrective Action (FSCA) and recall documentation
Support regulatory notifications and authority follow-up
Help maintain compliance with Indian post-market vigilance requirements

Quality Management & Inspection Coordination

Review quality management documentation against applicable Indian requirements
Coordinate documentation for regulatory inspections and manufacturing-site assessments, where applicable
Support preparation for relevant quality audits
Identify documentation gaps and recommended corrective actions

Regulatory Strategy

Provide regulatory guidance within the agreed service scope
Plan Indian market entry and potential expansion into other Asia Pacific markets
Clarify quality management and post-market obligations
Assess the impact of regulatory changes on existing approvals and planned launches

Global Communication

Coordinate with your regulatory, quality, and commercial teams across time zones
Provide multilingual support in English, Mandarin, German, and other languages where available
Keep documentation and regulatory communications aligned across stakeholders

Medical Device Post-Market Surveillance & Safety Services in India

Maintain oversight of product safety after market entry. Cisema supports medical device manufacturers with adverse event assessment, regulatory reporting, corrective actions, and ongoing post-market compliance in India, including applicable requirements under the Materiovigilance Programme of India (MvPI).

Post-Market Safety & Incident Monitoring

Review adverse events, complaints, and emerging safety concerns
Assess safety signals and applicable reporting obligations
Identify trends that may require investigation or corrective action

Adverse Event Reporting & Regulatory Notifications

Assess reportable incidents and prepare supporting documentation
Coordinate applicable reporting to CDSCO and relevant vigilance channels, including MvPI where appropriate
Support regulatory follow-up and maintain safety investigation records

FSCA & Recall Support

Assess the need for Field Safety Corrective Actions (FSCAs)
Coordinate recall documentation, corrective measures, and regulatory follow-up
Support communication relating to affected products, batches, or serial numbers
Document corrective and preventive actions

Post-Market Compliance Support

Support applicable Indian post-market reporting and surveillance requirements
Maintain relevant safety records and regulatory documentation
Assess the compliance implications of safety-related product changes
Coordinate ongoing post-market obligations throughout the product lifecycle

Quality Control Inspection Services for Medical Devices in India

Protect product quality and reduce supply-chain risk with Cisema’s inspection services for medical devices and IVDs in India. From incoming goods to final product release, we assess products against agreed specifications and applicable quality requirements.

Incoming Goods Inspections

Inspect packaging and products for damage, defects, and discrepancies
Verify invoices, certificates, and supporting documentation
Check labeling and packaging against approved specifications
Identify issues affecting acceptance, traceability, or distribution

In-Process Quality Monitoring

Inspect manufacturing, assembly, and repackaging activities
Check batch consistency, traceability, and production specifications
Review hygiene controls and manufacturing practices
SOP implementation and in-line process control

Final Product Release Inspections

Conduct Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) sampling and defect assessments
Perform visual and agreed functional or performance checks
Review labeling and IFUs against approved specifications
Assess product readiness against agreed release criteria

Special Inspection Projects

Support preparation for quality audits and manufacturing site assessments
Assess conformity with relevant ISO standards and Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) requirements, where applicable
Inspect recalled, reworked, or returned products
Verify serial numbers, batch records, and traceability

Transparent Reporting

Choose a service level suited to your requirements: Bronze, Silver, or Gold
Receive inspection reports with photographs, findings, and pass/fail results
Review identified nonconformities and recommended corrective actions

Why Work with Cisema?

One Partner, Full Lifecycle Support

From pre-market strategy to post-market compliance, we provide support to internal regulatory teams and ensure seamless lifecycle management.

Regional Reach, Global Presence

Based in Asia and Europe with a global team delivering global reach.

Cross-Industry Expertise

Pharma, biotech, medical devices, cosmetics, supplements, veterinary, industrial and consumer goods.

Proven Results

Over 20 years of regulatory submissions, regulatory expertise, and approvals to drive business success.

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India CDSCO Medical Device Registration FAQs

Cisema supports foreign medical device and in vitrodiagnostic (IVD) manufacturers throughout the CDSCO registration process, fromregulatory strategy and device classification to technical documentation,import license applications, endorsement applications, and post-approval compliance.

Requirements depend on the device’s risk classification, intended use, and applicable regulatory pathway. Cisema helps manufacturers determine device classifications and applicable requirements, prepare technical documentation, assess clinical evaluation and performance evaluation requirements, and coordinate import license applications under India’s Medical Devices Rules, 2017.

Foreign manufacturers generally need an eligible Indian authorized agent to apply for an import license where required. Cisema helps manufacturers navigate authorized agent requirements, coordinate documentation, and manage regulatory submissions.

Registration costs and timelines depend on the device’s risk class, documentation readiness, and regulatory review requirements. Cisema assesses product-specific requirements, identifies documentation gaps, and helps manufacturers plan their regulatory budgets and India market entry.

Yes. Cisema supports ongoing regulatory compliance, including post-approval changes to products and manufacturing sites, license amendments, post-market surveillance, adverse event reporting, recall coordination, and quality inspection services, helping manufacturers manage their obligations throughout the product lifecycle.

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