A plain English reference for Australian medical device regulation — designed for regulatory affairs professionals, sponsors, manufacturers, and anyone navigating the TGA framework.
Six sections covering every stage of the Australian medical device regulatory lifecycle.
New to Australian medical device regulation? Start with definitions, the regulatory framework, who needs to comply, and the full device lifecycle.
📋Classification, Essential Principles, conformity assessment, ARTG inclusion, clinical evidence, and special device types.
🔍Adverse event reporting, recalls and PRAC, post-market surveillance, ARTG maintenance, and labelling and advertising requirements.
⚖️The Therapeutic Goods Act 1989, MD Regulations 2002, related instruments, and a plain English guide to reading legislation.
📚Full index of current TGA guidance documents organised by topic and by device class, plus direct links to all TGA forms and portals.
🔔Recent regulatory changes, open consultations, upcoming changes, and a full reforms tracker — current to April 2026.
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