Product Classification

• Guidance: Product Classification Application
• Application Form: Product Classification Application Form *
• MDDCI Table I:  Reference for Medical Device - Drug - Cosmetic Interphase (MDDCI) products
• For submission or any inquiries, kindly email to classification@mdb.gov.my
• Officer Incharge:
  • Pn Nur Athirah - +603 8230 0385
  • En Mohd Naquib - +603 - 8230 0209
  • Pn Nashirah: +603 8230 0343

*Note: Product Classification is not intended to determine the Risk and Classification of the medical devices.

Objective:

• To determine whether a product is Medical Device or non-Medical Device

Classification Criteria:

• The primary intended purpose of the product,

• The primary mode of action/the principal mechanism of action by which the claimed effect or purpose of the product is achieved
  1. Medical Device is based on function by physical means eg; mechanical action, creation of a physical barrier or replacement or support of organ or body function,
  2. Drug is based on pharmacological, immunological or metabolic action in/on the body.

• Active ingredient, indication and pharmaceutical dosage form (those are the main criteria for classification of the drugs), kindly refer to MDDCI Table III above.

• Classification of the product/combination product or similar product/similar combination product in the reference countries. The reference countries are US, EU, Canada, Australia and Japan.

• The primary mode of action/the principal mechanism of action may be deduced from the scientific data and the manufacturer’s labelling and claims.

1. The claims made for a product, in accordance with its mode of action may represent an important factor for its qualification as a medical device.

Payment

• Circular Letter of the Medical Device Authority No. 5 Year 2016: The Medical Device Authority Meeting No. 3/2016 has decided to set the policy for imposition of charges or fees for product classification. The product classification will be charged RM300.00 per application effective on 1st December 2016.

• All fees shall be paid through bank draft. CASH WILL NOT BE accepted. We will not be responsible for the cash sent or brought to MDA;

1. The bank draft must be made payable to "KUMPULAN WANG PIHAK BERKUASA PERANTI PERUBATAN" and sent to MDA office;

          Information Needed (must be written at the back of the bank draft but not in the table section):

         Title: Product Classification

          i. Applicant Company’s Name:

         ii. Product Name:

    2. Complete submission for product classification application upon clear payment will be processed within 14 -21 working days. However, the time frame may take longer if the product needs to be further discussed.

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