
Free Costa Rica medical device classification tool
Describe your device and get a preliminary Ministry of Health risk class, a clear explanation, official source links, and similar registered products where available.
Free · no loginStructured outputOfficial source linksRegistry evidence where available
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Tell us what the device does, who uses it, how it contacts the body, and whether it is powered, implantable, sterile, measuring, software, or an IVD.
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About this classifier
What the Costa Rica classifier checks
The classifier compares your product description with current Ministry of Health classification requirements. It then gives you a suggested class, explains why it may apply, and shows the source links and product examples behind the result.
- How are medical devices classified in Costa Rica?
- Ministry of Health uses a risk-based framework. Possible classes include Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4. The applicable class depends on the product's intended purpose, duration of use, invasiveness, active functions, implantability, sterility, software role, and other market-specific rules.
- What information does the Costa Rica classifier use?
- Current official Ministry of Health classification requirements. Your result includes an explanation and links to the official sources used.
- Is the result an official Ministry of Health classification decision?
- No. The result is a preliminary estimate based on the product details you provide and the information available. Confirm the classification with the applicable authority or a qualified regulatory professional before filing.
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