Malaysia Medical Device Consulting

The Malaysian medical device market is worth about $600 million. Increasing government healthcare spending, greater health awareness and the demand for higher standards of living are driving Malaysia’s demand for medical devices. PBM’s Malaysia medical device consultants have worked on a variety of medical consulting projects. We have assisted many international companies with registering medical devices, sourcing components, establishing joint ventures and finding distributors in Malaysia’s medical device market.

There are more than 180 medical device manufacturers in Malaysia. These manufacturers include subsidiaries of large international companies which make high-valued products such as orthopedic devices, surgical instruments and radiographic equipment. Apart from these, Malaysia is also a major exporter of catheters and surgical gloves. Despite having its own local manufacturers, Malaysia imports 90% of its medical devices. These imports are primarily from the US, which makes up more than 25% of Malaysia’s imported medical devices. International companies interested in exporting their medical devices to Malaysia can contact PBM’s Malaysia medical device consultants for professional guidance.

Malaysia’s medical device market is regulated by the Medical Devices Bureau (MDB), under the Ministry of Health. The MDB is responsible for the control and licensing of medical device manufacturers, importers and distributors in Malaysia. Currently, registration of medical devices in Malaysia is not mandatory. However, a new Medical Devices Act is expected to come into effect at the end of 2011. Under this Act, all medical devices will need to be registered with the Ministry of Health. International companies that are unfamiliar with Malaysia’s medical device regulations can turn to PBM’s consultants for assistance.

PBM’s Malaysia medical device consultants possess the experience and expertise to help international companies succeed. We are a team of results oriented professionals who offer value-added solutions to our clients. For inquiries on PBM’s Malaysia medical device consultant services, please contact us or view PBM’s publications to find out more about the Malaysian healthcare market.