Register Class D medical device via expedited route
Follow this guide to find out the documents, fees and processing time needed to complete the expedited registration of Class D medical devices.
Eligibility
You are eligible to register your Class D medical device via the expedited evaluation route (EDR) if it is currently approved by at least two of our independent reference regulatory agencies. These approvals must be on the same medical device labelled use that is intended for the Singapore market.
Note: Approvals from EU and TGA will qualify as independent reference regulatory agency approvals only if devices have been reviewed and approved by the respective agencies and not registered based on the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA).
Devices not qualified for EDR
The following Class D devices do not qualify for registration via the Class D expedited evaluation route:
Active implantable devices (e.g. pacemakers, neurostimulators)
Implantable devices in direct contact with the central circulatory system or central nervous system
Hip, knee and shoulder joint replacement (e.g. bioactive implants)
Devices with a registrable drug in a secondary role
IVD devices intended for:
HIV testing (screening and diagnosis)
Blood/tissue donor compatibility testing
These devices will have to be registered via full or abridged routes only.
Submission requirements
You need to submit all documents in English.
ASEAN Common Submission Dossier Template (CSDT)
Executive summary
Device description
Summary of design verification and validation documents:
Summary of preclinical studies, including the sterilisation validation and shelf life studies (if applicable)
Summary of Clinical Evaluation Report
Device labels
Risk analysis
Name and address of the manufacturing and sterilisation sites
Proof of at least one Quality Management System, for example:
ISO 13485
MDSAP
Conformity to US FDA Quality System Regulations
Japan MHLW Ordinance 169
Manufacturing process - flow chart
Additional documents
Proof of approval by two independent reference regulatory agencies (e.g. approval letters, certificates)
Fees and turn-around-time
Refer to medical device fees and turn-around-time for more information.
How to register
You will need to register your medical device through the Singapore Health Product Access and Regulatory E-System (SHARE).
You will need the following in order to access SHARE:
If you encounter technical issues with SHARE (e.g. unable to upload documents), please e-mail HSA SHARE Support with the screenshot of the error message including the address bar and system time for assistance.
Full list of registration guides
If you have a device of another risk class or wish to understand other available registration routes, you may access the full list of registration guides.
