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Medical Device Regulation for Saudi SFDA

An overview of SFDA medical device requirements: classification, registration, quality systems and post-market obligations.

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At a glance

Duration
  • 2 days
LevelPractitioner
Program typeProfessional Course
LanguageEnglish / Arabic
DeliveryIn-house · Public · Online

Who it's for

  • Medical device manufacturers and importers
  • Regulatory affairs staff
  • Authorised representatives

Learning objectives

  • Classify medical devices correctly
  • Prepare SFDA marketing authorisation
  • Meet quality system requirements
  • Fulfil post-market obligations

Detailed content

01Device classification
  • Classification rules
  • IVDs
  • Borderline products
02Registration
  • MDMA file
  • Technical documentation
  • Labelling in Arabic
03Quality system requirements
  • ISO 13485
  • Risk management
  • Establishment licensing
04Post-market duties
  • Vigilance reporting
  • Field safety notices
  • Recalls

Day-by-day agenda

A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.

01Day 1
  • Device classification
  • Registration
02Day 2
  • Quality system requirements
  • Post-market duties
  • Case study, action plans and course assessment

Practice, tools and assessment

Hands-on practice

  • Mock regulatory inspection of a GMP area
  • Deviation and CAPA case study with root cause
  • Write a qualification/validation protocol outline
  • Case studies from Egyptian and Gulf organizations

Tools and templates you keep

  • Deviation, CAPA and change-control forms
  • Validation master plan outline
  • Course workbook and slide handouts
  • Templates and checklists used in the exercises

How learning is assessed

  • Pre- and post-course knowledge check
  • Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
  • Action plan reviewed at the end of the course

Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge

  • EU GMP / PIC/S Guide; WHO GMP
  • ICH Q8–Q10, 21 CFR 210/211
  • Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) guidelines

Certificate

Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.

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How it is delivered

  • Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
  • Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
  • Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How long is Medical Device Regulation for Saudi SFDA?

The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.

Is the course taught in Arabic or English?

Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.

Can you run it inside our company?

Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.

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