CDSCO registration for Cardiovascular Medical Devices – Meaning, Process, Fee

CDSCO is the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, which is the Indian National Regulatory Body for Cardiovascular Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices . It comes under the Directorate General of Health services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Government of India.

In India, import, manufacturing, sale and distribution of drug and medical devices and Cardiovascular Medical Devices are regulated under Drugs and Cardiovascular Medical Devices Act 1940 and rules 1945 . CDSCO with state regulators are responsible for granting the license of specialized medical devices.

      What are Cardiovascular Medical Devices?

A Cardiovascular Medical Device is a small device that has wires which are implanted in the heart tissue such as artificial heart waves, coronary stents, angioplasty balloon catheters etc to improve the quality of life of millions of people.

These are Implanted electronic devices that helps to control or monitor irregular heartbeat . There are different types of cardiovascular medical devices based on different requirements referring to the circulatory system.

What is CDSCO registration ?

CDSCO registration is a process of obtaining approval from the regulatory authority to ensure the efficiency and quality of cardiovascular medical devices.

The selection of applications varies according to the device type, applicant characteristics, operations and home country approval. The CDSCO grants license for device testing, import or manufacturing after carefully evaluating each application.

     Benefits of CDSCO Registration

The benefits acquire after CDSCO registration  seen as follows:

Indian Market access: India has the largest Pharmaceuticals and medical device market in the world. CDSCO registration allows the manufacturers and importer to sell their products to the consumers in the Indian Market.

Ensuring Safety: The main aim of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation is to safeguard public health. The quality and efficiency of the device or product goes under a verification process done by the CDSCO officials. The safety and health issues of certain types of equipment are not a concern with register Medical Devices as a finished product.

Brand Recognition: CDSCO registration enhances the manufacturer’s brand recognition and credibility, as it demonstrates that the products  rigorous safety, efficacy, and quality standards.

             CDSCO Fee for Product

The Professional Fee For CDSCO import Certificate for Cosmetic products is INR 99,999/- only with Monitrix.

Documents For CDSCO Registration for Cardiovascular Medical Devices

Documents require in CDSCO Registration are as follows:

1. Covering Letter.
2. Form MD 40
3. Challan TR6
4. ISO Certificate-13485
5. Power of Attorney
6. Covering Letter
7. Device Master File
8. Plant Master File
9. Declaration of Conformity
10. Certificate of Quality Assurance

                         Conclusion

Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation which is the National Regulatory Authority of India (NRA) issues licenses for specialize medical devices after checking the quality and efficiency of the device or product. Holding a CDSCO license enhance brand reputation and bring several benefits to the holder.