Regulatory Authority
All medical devices are regulated by the Pharmaceutical Product Regulatory Office (PPRO) of the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA).
Means all products, except medicines, used in healthcare for the diagnosis, prevention, monitoring or treatment of illness or disability that does not achieve its action by pharmacological, immunological, or metabolic means.
International Classification |
Examples |
Risk Level |
A |
Chemistry analyzer |
Low |
B |
Urine test strips |
Low - Moderate |
C |
Blood Glucose self-testing |
High - Moderate |
D |
HIV blood analyzer |
High |
Premarket Approval Process
A |
B |
C |
D |
Appoint an authorized representative (AR) in Bahrain to submit application. |
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Fill out application form and submit all required documents (listed below). |
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If approved, applicant will receive a registration certificate |
Validity |
Two years. |
Post market Surveillance |
Some controls in place. |
Timeline |
Approximately two months. |