RAPID Inc.

ANIMAL MEDICAL
DEVICE SERVICES

Animals Medical devices are primarily regulated in Japan by the Law on Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) under Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act.
A complex and difficult process is prepared for products to be placed on the market. RAPID will help you to get over that process smoothly and quickly as your marketing authorization license holder (DMAH).

FEATURE

Address Wide Business

RAPID supply all the services that are between your company and your client in Japan. Companies that want to export animals medical devices to Japan must obtain MAFF approval. Importers must comply with a set of MAFF procedures to import animals medical devices in Japan. Thanks to our expertise in MAFF -related fields we can work with your company to have your products approved for sale on the Japanese market.
If you have concerns that you do not know where you consult with us or you will enter the animals medical device industry from now on, please feel relieved to leave them to us.

Reasonable Pricing

RAPID provides free initial consulting advice.
Do you have such impression that “Regulatory affairs consulting are expensive”?
We can make a contract at an appropriate price (from 1 hour, monthly payment system and project-by-project basis) according to your company.

Our Values

RAPID will always protect client confidentiality and will always provide honest and accurate answers. We follow a policy of ethics and transparency with our clients so that they, in turn, can approach regulatory authorities with the knowledge and confidence necessary to succeed.

SERVICE

Total Support for Regulatory Strategy / DMAH services

RAPID provides DMAH services for companies who primarily enter the medical device industry to sell animals medical devices in Japan.

Regulatory Consultation
  • Applicability to animal medical device
  • Determine classification of animal medical device (class Ⅰ to class Ⅲ)
  • Necessity of clinical trial
  • Support for import customs clearance
  • Survey of product development and sterilization factory
  • Assistance with and attending meetings with the Veterinary Assay Laboratory, such as Pre-application consultation meetings, and clinical study meetings.
  • Communication with the Veterinary Assay Laboratory
Preparation of Application Documents
  • Preparation of notification for animal medical device
  • Preparation of application documents for approval and Summary of Technical Document (STED) and annexed documents
  • Contact and negotiate with overseas manufacturer (English)
  • Preparation of GMP compliance investigation application
  • Preparation answer of inquiry form to the Veterinary Assay Laboratory

Obtaining and Renewal of Business License for Manufacturers, Distributors, Importers and Authorized Representatives

Application documents shall be submitted to the relevant governor since prefectural governors are authorized to license. The license is granted by the prefectural government after being reviewed of the conformity to GMP, GVP, etc.

  • Consultation of internal system construction to GMP/ISO 13485
  • Preparation of application documents to obtain license for foreign manufacturer, distributors, Marketing Authorization Holder (MAH)
  • Preparation of documents since the license should be renewed every five years
  • Consultation of internal system construction to GVP

In addition to the above, we will address the general business of regulatory affairs. Please feel free to contact us.

Animals Medical Devices that Required Application Documents for Approval
Preparation of Regulatory affairs

Animals Medical Devices Commentary

Highly Controlled Medical Devices for Animals

As there is a risk of a serious impact on the life and health of animals in the event of side effects or impairment of function, the appropriate management is required, and the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries designates specially controlled medical devices for animals by listening to the opinion of Pharmaceutical Affairs and Food Sanitation Council (Article 2, Paragraph 5 of the Act)

Example
  • Closed-circuit anesthesia system
  • Artificial heart valve
  • Artificial heart-lung machines
  • Hemodialysis apparatus
  • Pacemakers
  • Closed circulation infant incubators
Controlled Medical Devices for Animals

As there is a risk of an impact on the life and health of animals in the event of adverse effects or functional disorders other than specially controlled medical devices, and the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries designates specially controlled medical devices for animals by listening to the opinion of Pharmaceutical Affairs and Food Sanitation Council (Article 2, Paragraph 6 of the Act)

Example
  • Anesthesia apparatus and anesthesia respiratory sacs and gas absorbers
  • Breathing aid
  • Artificial internal organs
  • Incubator
  • X-ray generator and X-ray tube device
  • Lithotrogical instruments
  • Clinical chemistry analyzer
  • Bone setting supply
General Medical Devices for Animals

As there is a risk of an impact on the life and health of animals in the event of side effects or impairment of function other than Specially controlled medical devices and Management medical devices, the appropriate management is required, and the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries designates specially controlled medical devices for animals by listening to the opinion of Pharmaceutical Affairs and Food Sanitation Council (Article 2, Paragraph 7 of the Act)

Example
  • Medical disinfectants
  • Medical sterilization water device
  • Stethoscope
  • Thermometer
  • Urine chemistry analyzers
  • Rigid endoscopes
  • Medical tweezers
  • Single-use needles for injections

CONTACT

For more information about RAPID services and inquiries, please feel free contact us.

Phone +81-50-5361-6640 9:00-17:00 Japan Standard Time