By submitting all the necessary regulatory information and documentation to MDA for evaluation and approval. This has to be done via Medc@st, MDA’s on-line portal.
Information about the medical device, the device classification, manufacturer’s information, a Common Submission Dossier Template (CSDT) which includes clinical evaluation, labelling, risk analysis, and an essential principle checklist amongst others.
This depends on the medical device’s risk classification. Devices with higher the risk classifications usually need more time than devices with lower risk classifications. Allow 2-6 months.
An international standard that specifies the requirements for a quality management system where an organization needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently meet customer and applicable regulatory requirements for medical devices.