About the Good Distribution Practice for Medical Devices (GDPMD)
The Good Distribution Practice for Medical Devices (GDPMD) applies to all companies carrying out activities, as stated in the Medical Devices Act 2012 (Act 737). The companies involved in the supply chain of medical devices must establish, implement and maintain a quality management system.
The certification ensures an establishment’s ability to maintain the quality, safety and performance of medical devices in its custody. The standard involves parties such as representatives of foreign manufacturers, importers and distributors of medical devices in Malaysia.
Benefits of Good Distribution Practice for Medical Devices (GDPMD)
Medical devices are appropriately managed and controlled throughout the supply chain. Thus, ensuring their safety and performance at the point of use.
Assures stakeholders through certification that the organisation can maintain quality, safety and performance of medical devices while under its custody.
Fulfilment of establishment licensing requirements.
