🇸🇦Saudi Arabia Medical Device Regulations

Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA)

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Products Classification Guidance 2024

Classification

Saudi FDA Products Classification Guidance

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.

SFDA (Saudi Arabia)Effective: 2015Doc: English
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