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Required Documents for Class C & D Medical Device to Grant Manufacturing Permission

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Required Documents for Class C & D Medical Device to Grant Manufacturing Permission

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) supervises the manufacturing of notified medical devices in India. This regulatory body handles granting licenses and approval of the manufacturing of medical devices.

The manufacturer must apply for the Grant of License to sell and distribute Class C and D Medical devices. As per the Medical Devices Rules (MDR), 2017 provisions, CDSCO grants license approval for manufacturing Class C or D Medical devices in Form MD-9. 

For obtaining manufacturing permission, device master file, site master file, and quality management system documents are necessary.


Forms Required for Class C D Medical Device Manufacturing Permission

Two forms are essential for availing the manufacturing approval of medical devices. The forms are as follows:

Form MD-7: The application form required to be submitted for a manufacturing license

Form MD-9: The License obtained for the manufacturing of Class C or D Medical device


Eligibility and The Process of Medical Device Manufacturing Application

Any individual who wishes to manufacture Class C and D Medical Devices can apply to the Central Licensing Authority via Form MD-7. In addition, the applicant can submit the application forms via an online portal of the Central Government.

The documents mandatory during the application process are listed in table 1. The applicant must prepare the technical documents carefully per the latest MDR guidelines. Failure to do so may cause in postponement in submission or other problems. 


List of documents required

  • Cover letter 
  • Device and site master files
  • The establishment, tendency, and site ownership agreement of the firm 
  • Quality Management System Documents which are specified as per the 5th schedule of Medical Device Rules and performance evaluation report (Only in vitro diagnostic device)
  • Valid copies of the Quality Certificate of the manufacturing site (Should be duly notarized)
  • Valid Test License (for the testing and generation of quality control data)
  • A signed undertaking which should state that the provisions of the Fifth Schedule are being followed



Government Fee for Class C D Medical Device Manufacturing

The government charges for one Class C or D Medical Device manufacturing device is 50000 INR, whereas the cost for each distinct medical device is 1000 INR.


Inspection for issuing Form MD-9 license

After the individual submits Form MD-7, CDSCO will review the application. This can be followed by an inspection of the manufacturing site, which is done by Medical Device Officers or a Notified body. The inspection will be conducted within 60 days from the date of application. An expert may or may not accompany Medical Device Officers or a Notified body during the examination. 

Based on the results obtained during the inspection, CDSCO may grant the license in Form MD-9. The license is granted within 45 days after receiving the inspection report.


Validity of the Medical Device Manufacturing License

The Form MD-9 license does not have a fixed time for expiry. This license can be valid forever; however, as per the Second Schedule, the license retention fee must be paid promptly within five years of the issue date. 

If the license holder does not make timely payments, the license will get cancelled or suspended.



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