Updated 2024 classification guidance for determining product classification based on presentation, composition, use, and design.
SFDA (Saudi Arabia)Effective: 2024Doc: English
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MDS-REQ-005
Registration
Requirements for Medical Device Marketing Authorization
Version 6.0 requirements document for medical device marketing authorization applications. Covers classification, documentation, and submission procedures.
SFDA (Saudi Arabia)Effective: 2023Doc: English
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MDS-REQ9
Registration
Requirements for Licensing of Medical Devices Establishments
Requirements for licensing medical device establishments including importers and distributors. MDEL is required before device registration.
SFDA (Saudi Arabia)Effective: 2023Doc: English
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MDS-G010
Software/SaMD
Guidance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Medical Devices
Guidance on regulatory requirements for AI-enabled medical devices and machine learning algorithms in healthcare applications.
SFDA (Saudi Arabia)Effective: January 2023Doc: English
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MDS-G008
Classification
Medical Device Classification Guidance
Classification guidance for medical devices. Saudi Arabia uses GHTF/IMDRF-aligned classification (Class A, B, C, D). Classification determines registration pathway.
SFDA (Saudi Arabia)Effective: 2022Doc: English
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Royal Decree M/54
General
Medical Devices and Supplies Law
Primary law governing medical devices in Saudi Arabia. Royal Decree No. M/54 dated 6/7/1442 H establishes the legal framework for medical device regulation.
SFDA (Saudi Arabia)Effective: 2021Doc: English
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MDS-G5
Registration
Guidance on Requirements for Medical Device Registration
Comprehensive guidance on documentation requirements for medical device registration applications including technical file requirements.
SFDA (Saudi Arabia)Effective: 2020Doc: English
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MDS-G21
Registration
Guidance on Requirements for Importing Medical Devices
Guidance on requirements for importing medical devices into Saudi Arabia, including documentation and customs clearance procedures.
SFDA (Saudi Arabia)Effective: 2020Doc: English
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NCMDR
Vigilance
National Center for Medical Devices Reporting
NCMDR records, analyzes, and manages medical device recalls and adverse events. Objective is to reduce incidents and prevent recurrence of adverse events.