Annex
Guideline for Review on Registration of Human Factors Design of Medical Devices
(The Second Public Exposure Draft)
The purpose of the Guideline is to guide registration applicants in establishing the human factors design process for medical devices and preparing registration application materials for human factors design of medical devices, and also to standardize the technical review requirements for human factors design of medical devices.
The Guideline is a general requirement for human factors design of medical devices. The registration applicant need determine the applicability of the specific contents of the Guideline according to the specific characteristics and risk degree of the product, and if it is not applicable, the reasons shall be detailed. The registration applicant may also adopt alternative methods that meet the requirements of regulations, provided that detailed supporting materials are provided.
The Guideline is developed based on the current regulations, compulsory standard system as well as current technology capability and cognitive level. With the constant improvement of regulations and compulsory standard system and constant development of technology capability and cognitive level, the relevant contents of the Guideline will also be adjusted accordingly.
The Guideline is the guidance document intended to be used by registration applicants, reviewers and inspectors, not involving government review and approval, nor enforced as a regulation. It shall be used in compliance with relevant regulations.
The Guideline is a guideline for human factors design of medical devices. Other guidelines for medical devices may be adjusted, modified, and improved based on this Guideline and specific situations.
I. Scope of application
The Guideline is applicable to the registration declaration of human factors design of Category II and Category III medical devices, but not to in vitro diagnostic reagents. Registration applicants may refer to the requirements of the Guideline to carry out the human factors design of all medical devices.