Comparative Materiovigilance Program for US, Europe, Japan, India and Proposed Reporting Mechanism for Indian Scenario

Abstract

Medical devices are thought to be a blessing for the healthcare system because they are tools that can save lives. Apart from therapeutic potential, these devices have lot of negative side effects. It took a strong cohort attentive system to control such negative impacts. As a result, materiovigilance was introduced. Materiovigilance is the investigation and monitoring of incidents brought on by the use of medical devices. It controls adverse events (AE) and brings about international harmony. These goals are kept in mind when the principles, viewpoints, and materiovigilance techniques in the USA, Europe, China, Japan, Australia, Canada, and India are contrasted. It is crucial to make this comparison to comprehend the shortcomings of the current regulatory frameworks in the nations described above. Additionally, it will give the regulatory authorities a complete picture so they can alter any existing legislation as necessary. In the present study, an ideal proposed model of medical devices for its approval has been explained easily