Medical Devices

NMPA Provides Evaluation Guidance on Material Changes for Passive Medical Devices
NMPA Provides Evaluation Guidance on Material Changes for Passive Medical Devices

NMPA legal agents shall formulate risk control measures due to raw material changes during the manufacturing process of passive medical devices.

March 11, 2026
NMPA Provides Evaluation Guidance on Material Changes for Passive Medical Devices
Second Overseas Innovative Medical Device in 2020 Approved via Green Channel
Second Overseas Innovative Medical Device in 2020 Approved via Green Channel

NMPA granted fast-track approval to Novocure's Optune, the first overseas innovative medical device to treat glioblastoma in China.

March 9, 2026
Second Overseas Innovative Medical Device in 2020 Approved via Green Channel
NMPA Initiates Working Plan for Medical Device Sampling Inspection
NMPA Initiates Working Plan for Medical Device Sampling Inspection

NMPA published a notice addressing the work items for medical device sampling inspection, reinspection, objections and appeals, etc.

March 9, 2026
NMPA Initiates Working Plan for Medical Device Sampling Inspection
Public Consultation on Inclusion of Human Factors for NMPA Medical Device Registrations
Public Consultation on Inclusion of Human Factors for NMPA Medical Device Registrations

The NMPA drafted a guidance document to include human factors/usability engineering (HFE) for the registration of medical devices.

March 9, 2026
Public Consultation on Inclusion of Human Factors for NMPA Medical Device Registrations
China’s New Standard for Medical Electrical Equipment
China’s New Standard for Medical Electrical Equipment

The Standardization Administration of China released the GB 9706.1-2020 addressing new safety and performance requirements for medical electrical equipment.

March 9, 2026
China’s New Standard for Medical Electrical Equipment
Hainan Pilot Zone (Boao Lecheng)
Hainan Pilot Zone (Boao Lecheng)

Once a medical device is approved for use within the Pilot Zone, hospitals can use a special pathway to apply for NMPA registration in China.

March 9, 2026
Hainan Pilot Zone (Boao Lecheng)
NMPA Solicits Public Opinions on the Reclassification of IVD Reagents
NMPA Solicits Public Opinions on the Reclassification of IVD Reagents

NMPA solicites public opinions on the draft proposal to reclassify IVD reagents in the 6840 Classified Subdirectory (2013 Version).

March 13, 2026
NMPA Solicits Public Opinions on the Reclassification of IVD Reagents
NMPA UDI Database Officially Open to Public
NMPA UDI Database Officially Open to Public

The UDID was officially released to the public, allowing users to use the search tool, download, and data sharing features.

March 9, 2026
NMPA UDI Database Officially Open to Public
Hainan MPA Accelerates Registration Approval for Overseas Medical Devices
Hainan MPA Accelerates Registration Approval for Overseas Medical Devices

Hainan MPA utilizes real-world data application and other measures to enhance the healthcare industry development in the Hainan Free Trade Zone.

March 9, 2026
Hainan MPA Accelerates Registration Approval for Overseas Medical Devices
NMPA Temporary Rearrangements to Facilitate Registrations Affected by COVID-19
NMPA Temporary Rearrangements to Facilitate Registrations Affected by COVID-19

The NMPA made temporary rearrangements for the submission of notarized documents for medical device registration applications due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

March 11, 2026
NMPA Temporary Rearrangements to Facilitate Registrations Affected by COVID-19
China Export Requirements for Coronavirus Protection Supplies
China Export Requirements for Coronavirus Protection Supplies

Exporting coronavirus protection supplies in China requires the declaration of conformity and the overseas product registration certificate.

March 9, 2026
China Export Requirements for Coronavirus Protection Supplies
NMPA Guidelines to Successfully Register Coronavirus Protection Supplies for Sale in China
NMPA Guidelines to Successfully Register Coronavirus Protection Supplies for Sale in China

In response to the coronavirus epidemic, NMPA guides the suitable pathway for the registration application of different types of medical supplies in China.

March 9, 2026
NMPA Guidelines to Successfully Register Coronavirus Protection Supplies for Sale in China

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