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How to Register a Medical Device in Colombia
1. Regulatory Overview In Colombia, medical devices are regulated by the Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos (INVIMA), the National Institute for the Surveillance of Medicines and Foods. INVIMA ensures that medical devices entering the...
How Will the US Elections Affect the Pharmaceutical Industry in Latin America?
How Will the US Elections Affect the Pharmaceutical Industry in Latin America? October was an eventful month in the Americas, and as we enter November much of the world's attention has been focused on the US elections. With deep division between the two major...
How to Register a Medical Device in Brazil
Registering a medical device in Brazil involves a series of specific steps mandated by the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA). This guide outlines the process, timelines, and key considerations for developing regulatory strategy in Brazil Step 1:...
How to register a Medical Device in Argentina
In order to market a medical device in Argentina, you must first register this device with the local health authority, ANMAT. In order to complete this registration several steps must be followed. Step 1: Determine whether your device will be eligible to bypass GMP...
Introducing LAMA
Welcome to the Inaugural Edition of the LAMA Newsletter! We’re excited to launch our very first newsletter, where we will keep you informed on the latest developments in regulatory and commercial strategies across Latin America. In this initial edition, we’d like to...
Brazil and Argentina Enhance Trade Relations
Brazil and Argentina Enhance Trade Relations and Pave the Way for Medical Product Regulation in Mercosur. In 2018, within the framework of the Summit of Heads of Member States of Mercosur held, Brazil and Argentina signed a joint declaration on Regulatory Convergence...
Navigating the Future: Nanotechnology’s Role in Skincare and Cosmetics
Nanotechnology involves manipulating matter at the nanoscale, typically at dimensions less than 100 nanometers. In the beauty and cosmetics industry, this translates into the formulation of products with nanoparticles that exhibit unique properties and benefits. Here...
Protecting Health Data: Safeguarding Privacy in the Age of AI
As the healthcare industry embraces the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The challenges and concerns surrounding data protection in the health system. With the vast amount of sensitive patient information being processed and analyzed,...
Revolutionizing Medical DeviceDesign: The Transformative Power of Artificial Intelligence
In recent years, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the design of medical devices has emerged as a game-changer. AI technologies, including machine learning and deep learning, have revolutionized the medical device industry, propelling it towards...
The Growing Medical Devices Market in Latin America: Opportunities and Challenges
Market in Latin America: Opportunities and Challenges The medical devices market in Latin America holds significant potential for growth and expansion. With increasing healthcare investments, infrastructure improvements, and a rising demand for advanced medical...