Portugal medical device registration timeline
Source-linked clocksNational Authority of Medicines and Health Products (INFARMED) review clocks and end-to-end planning ranges, using the 4-class (I, IIa, IIb, III) — EU MDR classification system.
| Class / pathway | Review clock | Planning total | With prior approval | Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class I(Self-declaration (no notified body)) MDR Art. 52(7): non-sterile, non-measuring, non-reusable-surgical Class I devices are self-declared, so no authority or notified body reviews the file and there is no review clock | 0 days | 6-9 months | — | Verified |
Review clocks exclude applicant hold time · planning totals are estimatesPortugal Medical Device Registration Process
Step-by-step INFARMED registration process. Total estimated timeline: 6-9 months.
Step 1: Pre-Submission Preparation
1-3 monthsGather technical documentation, quality management system (QMS) records, and clinical data required by INFARMED. Appoint a EU Authorized Representative.
Step 2: Application Submission
1-2 weeksSubmit complete registration dossier to INFARMED including device description, risk analysis, and testing reports.
Step 3: Administrative Review
2-4 weeksINFARMED reviews application for completeness. May request additional documents or clarifications.
Step 4: Technical Evaluation
0 daysIn-depth technical assessment of device safety and performance. INFARMED may issue questions.
Step 5: Registration Approval
1-2 weeksUpon successful review, INFARMED issues Portugal market authorization certificate.
- EU Authorized Representative (for non-EU manufacturers)
- Field safety corrective action: preliminary INFARMED submission within 2 days before informing users (Decree-Law 145/2009 as amended by Lei 27/2022, applied to MDR/IVDR by Lei 71/2025)
- Lei 71/2025 applies MDR/IVDR assessment clocks directly to national procedures
Reviewed 2026-08-29. End-to-end totals remain planning estimates.