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Import of refurbished medical devices are not allowed – CDSCO

Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) regulates Quality, Safety and Performance of the Medical Devices under Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Medical Devices Rules 2017.

To control the second-hand / unregulated medical devices in the country, recently CDSCO has issued a letter to the Principal Commissioner of Customs, New Delhi, clarifying that No separate license is issued for import of refurbished medical devices in the country. Following points are covered in the communication

All the Medical Devices are regulated under Medical Devices Rules 2017
However, there is no specific provision for regulation of refurbished medical devices under the said Medical Devices Rules 2017
Hence no license is issued for import of such devices and it cannot be imported in the country under Medical Devices Rules 2017 for sale and distribution.

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Prevention and Maintenance of
Fire Safety in Healthcare Facilities

Given the potential risks associated with fire hazards in hospitals, especially in this hot summer with rising temperature, it is imperative that strict protocols and measures be put in place to prevent, detect and respond to fire effectively. The Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued a detailed set of instructions and checklist to follow the proactive measures to prevent, detect and respond to fires effectively.

All the hospitals are directed to conduct regular preventive fire risk assessment drills to identify potentially vulnerable areas and

Implement appropriate fire prevention measures, such as proper storage of flammable materials and regular and optimal preventive maintenance of electrical circuits and systems.
Providing staff training on fire safety protocols, evacuation procedures, and use of fire-fighting equipment.
Installation and optimum maintenance of fire detection and suppression systems, including smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and sprinklers.
Establishing an emergency response plan with SOPs for evacuating patients, staff, and visitors in the untoward event of a fire.
Most importantly, regular conduct of mock emergency drills without compromise.

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Source:https://dghs.gov.in/