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MHLW
Notice
医薬監麻発0728-No.1
Notice on Applicability to Product Categories of Newly Added General Names (MHLW Medical Device Surveillance Division Notice No. 0728-1, July 28, 2026)
NEW NEW SaMD Classification
This notice clarifies the applicability of newly added general names to specific product categories under the PMD Act classification system.
Published: 2026-07-30
MHLW
Notice
医薬薬審発0727-No.11
Handling of Online Submission of Applications and Related Documents (MHLW Notice Nos. 0727-11, 0727-3, 0727-8, 0727-5, July 27, 2026)
NEW NEW SaMD Classification
This notice establishes procedures and requirements for online submission of pharmaceutical and medical device applications to the MHLW and PMDA.
Published: 2026-07-30
MHLW
Notice
医薬薬審発0727-No.2
Electronic Payment of Application Fees and Registration License Tax for Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Applications (MHLW Notice Nos. 0727-2, 0727-1, July 27, 2026)
NEW NEW SaMD Classification
This notice provides guidance on electronic payment methods for application fees and registration license taxes related to pharmaceutical and medical device regulatory submissions.
Published: 2026-07-30
JFMDA
Notice
jfmda_20260617_emc2
[MHLW Radio Wave Utilization Portal] Release of FY2025 Survey Report on Impact of Radio Waves on Medical Devices
PUBLISHED NEW SaMD Classification
The MHLW Radio Wave Utilization Portal has released the FY2025 survey report on the impact of radio waves on medical devices. This report presents findings from comprehensive investigations conducted by the EMC subcommittee regarding electromagnetic compatibility and radio wave interference with medical device operations.
Published: 2026-06-17
EU
MDCG
Borderline Manual
Manual on borderline and classification under Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and 2017/746 v5 Background note on the use of the Manual on borderline and classification for medical devices under the Directives.
PUBLISHED NEW SaMD Classification
Manual on borderline and classification under Regulations (EU) — Manual on borderline and classification under Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and 2017/746 v5 Background note on the use of the Manual on borderline and classification for medical devices under the Directives. — (April 2026)
Published: 2026-04-01
EU
MDCG
Borderline Background Note
Background note — Manual on borderline and classification under Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and 2017/746 v5 Background note on the use of the Manual on borderline and classification for medical devices under the Directives.
PUBLISHED NEW SaMD Classification
Background note — Background note — Manual on borderline and classification under Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and 2017/746 v5 Background note on the use of the Manual on borderline and classification for medical devices under the Directives. — (April 2026)
Published: 2026-04-01
EU
MDCG
MDCG 2021-24 Rev.1
Guidance on classification of medical devices
PUBLISHED NEW SaMD Classification
MDCG 2021-24 rev.1 — Guidance on classification of medical devices — (April 2026)
Published: 2026-04-01
FDA
CDRH
fda_20260327_patient_preference_tplc
FDA Issues Final Guidance on Incorporating Voluntary Patient Preference Information Over the Total Product Life Cycle
FINAL SaMD Classification
This final guidance document assists sponsors and other stakeholders in collecting, validating, and integrating patient preference information (PPI) to support regulatory decision-making across the complete product lifecycle. The document specifies methodological approaches to study design, data validation, and strategic incorporation of PPI throughout development, premarket review, and post-market phases. A reference document for demonstrating patient-centered evidence in device submissions.
Published: 2026-03-27
MHLW
Notice
Admin-Notice-2026-03-25_SaMDQA3
Q&A Regarding Handling of Medical Device Software (Part 3) (Administrative Notice, March 25, 2024)
NEW SaMD Classification
MHLW administrative notice providing Q&A guidance on Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) regulatory handling and requirements under the PMD Act.
Published: 2026-03-26
MHLW
Notice
MHLW-PFSB-MDED-0306-No.1
Notice MHLW-PFSB-MDED-0306-No.1 on Handling of Registration Applications for Registered Conformity Assessment Bodies (March 6, 2026)
NEW SaMD Classification
MHLW guidance on procedures for registration applications submitted by organizations seeking to become registered conformity assessment bodies under the PMD Act, including application requirements and administrative handling.
Published: 2026-03-06
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