This section is for manufacturers of medical devices and IVDs. You should also see Manufacturing basics and Manufacturing inspections, which include information for manufacturers of all types of therapeutic goods.

Manufacturers take full responsibility for the design and production of a medical device whether they make the device themselves or subcontract some of these activities. The name and address of the manufacturer always appears on the device label.

If you have an enquiry about medical devices that is not answered by this website, please see the contact details for medical devices enquiries.

• Manufacturing medical devices: where to start
  Regulatory requirements and processes that apply to medical device manufacturing activities
• Guidance on certification audits for medical devices
  The TGA performs inspections of Australian manufacturers of therapeutic goods
• Manufacture of medical devices: Quality management
  Medical devices are expected to be of a high quality and quality management systems are required to be in place
• System or procedure packs: Guidance for sponsors, manufacturers and charities
  Regulatory requirements that apply to system or procedure packs, including those supplied using the special conformity assessment procedure
• First aid kits: Guidance for sponsors and manufacturers
  Regulatory requirements that apply to first aid kits, which are regulated as system or procedure packs
• Custom made medical devices
  Manufacturing of custom made devices must, at a minimum, meet conformity assessment procedures
• What a manufacturer needs to know about conformity assessment and declarations of conformity for IVDs
  Depending on the classification of a device, there are a number of different conformity assessment procedures a manufacturer may use to demonstrate compliance with the Essential Principles
• Guidelines for sterility testing of therapeutic goods
  Guidance for manufacturers, the TGA and for referee testing when results are in dispute