Introduction – Urology as Medical Device India

This article deals with the latest rules of Urology Products as a Medical Device India – Non Notified Medical Device Registration. Indian healthcare regulators at the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) have issued substantial new risk-based classification lists for Urology as a Medical Device in India. All Urology Products now need to be registered in order to comply with the latest Medical Device Rules in India ( i.e 30th September, 2021). Below is a table which helps manufacturers classify their products and apply with the Indian Health Ministry Accordingly. The total number of Devices classified are 42.

Table: Urology as Medical Device India

S.No.Medical Device NameIntended UseRisk Class
1Absorbable peritoneal catheter cuffIntended to maintain stable contact between the skin and the peritoneal dialysis catheter, and prevents bacterial invasion from the outlet. It is embedded subcutaneously at the outlet of the peritoneal dialysis catheter.D
2Automated peritoneal dialysis systemAn active medical device intended to perform peritoneal dialysis.C
3Urinary stone retrieval basketIntended to remove urinary stones (renal calculi) from the body during an endoscopic procedure.B
4Chair, Haemodialysis, Electrically powered/Manual.Intended to support the patient in a seated or reclined posture during haemodialysis procedures.A
5Collagen-containing peritoneumabsorbable catheter cuffA cuff that consists of biodegradable porous material containing   collagen,   intended   to be embedded subcutaneously at the outlet of the peritoneal dialysis catheter.D
6Crimp for plier, HaemodialysisIntended to manipulate the arteriovenous shunt of patients required hemodialysis.A
7Dialyser connectorIntended to connect between a dialysis fluid circuit and dialyzer, etc.B
8Dialysis apheresis unit, TherapeuticIntended to filtrate the blood and separate the plasma, and extract specific substances in the plasma (e.g., LDL-cholesterol). Then, the plasma is passed through the filtration column in the device and the specific substances that are combined with various substrates are extracted.C
9Disposable Hemoperfusion CartridgeIntended in hemoperfusion machine to thoroughly remove the endogenous and exogenous materials such as residual drugs, toxins and metabolicsubstances in patients by means of adsorption of synthetic resin and extracorporeal blood circulation.C
10Electrical conductivity measuring instrument for dialysis fluidIntended to determine the concentration of dialysis fluid supplied to a dialyzer based on the measurement of electrical conductivity of dialysis fluid (usually it is electrically measured)C
11Flexible fiberoptic nephroscopeIntended   for the   visual   examination   of   internal structures and treatment of the kidney (eg: renal calculus) by inserting percutaneously into the renal pelvis during nephroscopy.B
12Hemodialyzer reprocessing systemIntended to clean (incl. rinsing, cleaning, testing and record keeping of process) and disinfect haemodialysis dialyzers after each use so that they can be reused.C
13HemofiltersA filter used in the process of haemofiltration, to allow for the removal of toxins and/or the replacement of electrolytes.C
14Hemodiafiltration systemA device used for blood purification with a hemodia filter.C
15Hemodialysis blood tubing/Extracorporeal systems for blood purificationSterilized blood tubing intended for hemodialysis (including hemofiltration and hemodiafiltration).B
16Hollow-fibre haemodialysis dialyserHollow fiber filter intended to remove impurities/fluid from the blood of a patient via haemodialysis machine.C
17Kidney donor-organ preservation/transport systemA dedicated system designed to support and maintain a donated kidney organ during transport from the donor to the receiver hospital where the organ will be transplanted into the recipient.C
18Kidney stone filterA filter intended to be placed in the urinary duct to prevent a renal stone from moving from the kidney into the bladder.C
19Laser lithotripsy fibre/suction guideIntended to function as a channel for insertion of the laser fibre of a laser beam guide (e.g., of a general/multiple surgical laser system) in nephroscope, and for removal of debris (e.g., fluid, calculi fragments) when connected to a vacuum  source.B
20Multi-patient dialysis fluid delivery systemIntended to prepare dialysis fluid for hemodialysis using an artificial kidney, capable of supplying dialysis fluid for two or more patients.C
21Peritoneal dialysis catheter adaptorIntended to connect (devices of different makers and makes devices compatible with each other) a catheter for peritoneal lavage to an external device that manages dialysates.B
22Peritoneal dialysis catheter guidewireA guidewire used temporarily for correction of the position of a peritoneal dialysis catheter.B
23Peritoneal dialysis dialysate warmerIntended to heat the dialysate to within one degree, of a kidney patient who is on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), body temperature prior to infusion.C
24Peritoneal dialysis ultraviolet irradiation unitIntended for ultraviolet irradiation for disinfection of components of peritoneal dialysis transfer tube set.B
25Reverse Osmosis Unit (for dialysis)Intended to be used with haemodialysis to produce water through reverse osmosis with quality suitable for use with haemodialysis equipment.C
26Rigid nephroscopeIntended for visual examination, diagnosis, and treatment of the kidney, renal pelvis, major calyces, and minor calyces by percutaneously inserting scope into the renal pelvis.B
27Shunt thrombus suction setA set used to suction a thrombus developing inside an arteriovenous shunt (external shunt) during procedures including hemodialysis.B
28Portable continuous peritoneal perfusate thermal conditionerA device that heats the peritoneal perfusate before injection into the peritoneal cavity. The perfusate is usually heated through direct contact of the dialysis fluid bag with the radiant heat source.B
29Citric acid haemodialysis system cleaning cartridgeIntended for the in-line preparation of a citric acid solution to clean/disinfect the fluid pathways of the system (remove calcium and magnesium deposits) in combination with a heat disinfection program.B
30Extracorporeal circuit waste bagIntended to be used for the collection of waste fluids during preparation and processing of an extracorporeal circuit (e.g., haemodialysis, haemofiltration, apheresis, adsorption treatment), including the collection and rinsing of ultrafiltrate fluid which may contain blood components.B
31Haemodialysis ConcentrateIntended to remove metabolic waste from the blood to help maintain physiological blood electrolyte and pH levels while haemodialysis is performedC
32Haemodialysis conductivity standard solutionIntended to calibrate conductivity meters used to test the conductivity of dialysate, dialysate concentrate,and water treatment systems used with haemodialysis delivery systems.C
33Haemodialysis dialysate water chlorine test kit/stripIntended to be used to rapidly indicate, through colour change, the concentration of total chlorine in water used to prepare dialysate solution for haemodialysis.B
34Haemodialysis system air/foam detectorIntended to identify air bubbles and/or foam in blood returned to the body [usually through an arteriovenous fistula (AVF)] by the extracorporeal blood circuit of a haemodialysis system.C
35Hemodialysis system bicarbonate mixerIntended to mix two concentrates, A and B, plus water, to the dialysis solution (dialysate) and monitor the mixture.C
36Haemodialysis system central monitorDevice intended to connect with     multiple haemodialysis systems in order to aid monitoring several dialysis treatments simultaneously.C
37Haemodialysis system plasma filtration unitAn electrically-powered integral unit of a haemodialysis system that allows for the removal of plasma from the blood and the infusion of an equal amount of plasma replacement solution to the blood.C
38Peritoneal dialysis system dialysate filterA microporous device used to capture contamination particles of the dialysate before its installation into the peritoneal cavity.C
39Sodium carbonate haemodialysis system cleaning cartridgeIntended to be connected to the fluid circuit of an institutional haemodialysis system for the in-line preparation of a sodium carbonate solution to clean the fluid pathways of the system (remove organic deposits, fats, proteins) in combination with a heat disinfection program.C
40Peritoneal Dialysis Transfer SetA transfer set is tubing that you use to connect your catheter to the bag of dialysis solution. It consists of tubing, connectors etc.B
41Peritoneal Dialysis CatheterThat allows dialysis fluid to enter the abdominal cavity, dwell inside for a while, and then drain back out againB
42Hemodialysis Catheter (Long Term)A dialysis catheter is a catheter used for exchanging blood to and from the hemodialysis machine from the patient. The dialysis catheter contains two lumens: Venous. ArterialC
43Hemodialysis CatheterA catheter used for exchanging blood to and from the haemodialysis machine from the patient.B
44Single Needle HemodialysisCatheter/ Blood linesThe single-needle dialysis, in which case only one cannula or a single lumen catheter is used to access the blood.B

Conclusion:

The above article is taken from S.O 648(E) & G.S.R 102(E) which mentions that all Medical Devices will be regulated in a phase manner. The CDSCO has classified the MDR in India as Appendix A based on the Intended Use, Risks Associated and Other Parameters Specified with the device. The above table has the general intended use against each device, however if any specific intended use for a particular device, it has to be mentioned by the manufacturer. The list is dynamic and is subject to changes. To obtain MDR in India, contact Morulaa. We at Morulaa will help you understand the latest rules for Urology as a Medical Device India. We are a turnkey solution provider with an in-house Medical Device Consultancy team to conduct registrations of Medical Devices in India. In order to comply with the 30th September of Urology as a Medical Device in India contact us at admin@morulaa.com. You can also subscribe to our website to learn about the Latest Rules and Medical Regulations.